Palm Coast Movers

PLANNING A MOVE

At Palm Coast Moving & Storage, we know that planning a move can be a daunting task, so we have prepared the following moving checklist to help you prepare!

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MOVING CHECKLIST

One Month Before Moving Day

[ ] Contact Palm Coast Moving & Storage for a free moving estimate and book your moving day. If you are planning a move in the summer, you may wish to call movers two months in advance to ensure availability on your desired moving day.
[ ] Order moving boxes and packing supplies.
[ ] Begin packing. Clearly label boxes with name, contents, and destination for the box (i.e. "DR" for Dining Room, "MBR" for Master Bedroom).
[ ] Sort, discard, and donate unwanted items.
[ ] Notify the post office.
[ ] Notify doctors, dentists, and other health service providers.
[ ] Notify the human resources and/or payroll department at work.
[ ] Confirm elevator, loading dock, and parking reservations/parking permits for moving day at both current and destination addresses.

Two Weeks Before Moving Day

[ ] Make arrangements for disassembly of specialty items (pianos, swing sets, etc.).
[ ] Make arrangements for child care and/or a pet sitter for moving day.
[ ] Arrange for time off from work to prepare for the move and to be present on moving day.
[ ] Notify your local department of motor vehicles for change of address on your driver's license.
[ ] Notify the necessary utility companies:
[ ] Telephone
[ ] Cell Phone
[ ] Electric
[ ] Gas/Oil (also, schedule gas appliances to be disconnected)
[ ] Cable
[ ] Internet Service Provider
[ ] Water
[ ] Home security/alarm

One Week Before Moving Day

[ ] Pack fragile and loose items from drawers into moving boxes.
[ ] Confirm your moving day and time with your moving company. Gentle Giant's move coordinators will contact you 1-3 days prior to the move to ensure that all details are accurate for moving day.
[ ] Complete the high-value inventory form (from the original paperwork sent by your move coordinator) and choose the appropriate valuation (moving insurance) option. Gentle Giant professionals are happy to assist with this process.
[ ] Remove all permanently affixed items that you wish to take from walls and ceilings (drapes, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, etc.).
[ ] Change address with all newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals to which you subscribe.
[ ] Alert friends and family to new address.

One Day Before Moving Day

[ ] Consolidate clearly marked moving boxes of fragile items in one area of your home. Alert the movers about these moving boxes on moving day.
[ ] Identify furniture that is fragile or has been weakened by previous damage and bring it to your mover's attention on moving day.
[ ] Separate and mark items not intended to be moved by your movers.
[ ] Isolate checkbook, keys, passports, plane tickets, cash, credit cards, and prescription medications. These should travel with you in your personal vehicle on moving day.
[ ] Defrost, drain, wash, and dry refrigerators and freezers.
[ ] Drain gasoline and oil from lawn mowers, generators, snow blowers, etc.
[ ] Disconnect propane tank from gas grill. Your movers will not be able to transport the tank on moving day.
[ ] Clear walkways and driveway during inclement weather.

Palm Coast Movers - Piano Moving Palm Coast Florida

SPECIALTY MOVING SERVICES

Palm Coast Moving & Storage offers an array of moving services, including craning services, and custom crating.  We understand that moves often require more than moving boxes and standard pieces of furniture from one home to another.

Whether you have a heavy sleeper sofa that needs to be craned from the third floor, a valuable piece of art that needs specialty crating and installation, a complex piece of gym equipment, or a treasured piano moving to a new home, we are trained and equipped to professionally, carefully complete the job.

• Piano Moving - We have been a trusted mover of pianos since our beginnings. All moving crews are experienced and specially trained in piano moving. From grand pianos to uprights, we execute even the most challenging piano moving that requires craning and rigging. In addition to piano moving, we offer climate controlled piano storage. 

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PACKING FOR MOVING SERVICES

Palm Coast Moving & Storage offers a full range of packing and unpacking services for your move. Packing for moving can be one of the most time consuming aspects of your local move or long distance move.

Palm Coast Moving & Storage can help reduce the stress of a move by professionally and carefully packing all of your most treasured belongings. 

FREE DELIVERY OF PACKING MATERIALS WITHIN 24-HOURS OF PLACING YOUR ORDER

Whether you would like assistance packing up your entire home or you'd just like some help tackling the kitchen, our highly trained packers will do the job efficiently and safely. We also offer an extensive range of moving boxes and packing supplies to prepare you for packing for moving.

• Full packing for moving
• Partial packing for moving
• Unpacking services
• Moving boxes available in a range of sizes
• Tape, packing paper, and bubblewrap available
• Free delivery of moving boxes and packing materials
• Free pick up of used moving boxes
• Professional organizing services for before or after a move

We have been providing packing for moving services to our customers for over 20 years. When you have Palm Coast Moving & Stoarge professionally pack your home or office, you'll receive the same high quality service that we're known for on moves.

Palm Coast Moving and Storage - Long Distance Moving

Long distance moving companies face a unique set of challenges in packing and moving cross country or from state to state.  This is why it is important to make sure you choose a company with an excellent reputation.  Palm Coast Moving & Storage has earned a reputation for providing personalized white glove service and exceptional value to our interstate moving customers nationwide. If you are considering a national moving company, Palm Coast Moving & Storage should be your first choice.

With our headquarters in Palm Coast Florida, we can service moves throughout the contiguous 48 states. Our professional, caring long distance movers are trained to provide the best cross country moves.

We provide flat-rate moving quotes based upon space within our moving trucks - not weight.  The same crew which packs and loads your belongings, is the same crew that will transport and unload at your destination.  Our white glove service, insures that there is no "passing the buck" on responsibilities, and the crews commitment to your satisfaction, coupled with caring for your belongings are our top priorities!

WHY ARE WE THE BEST LONG DISTANCE MOVING COMPANY?

• Our white glove service provides pick up and delivery for all long-distance moves with the same professionally trained moving team
• We provide flat-rate moving quotes to any destination within the US
• We own and operate our own fleet of moving trucks
• We take the care to ensure a safe and smooth experience for you and your possessions
• We tackle moves small and large, with any level of complexity
• We aim to be the best long distance moving company, backing up our services with a guarantee
• We have over 20 years of moving experience

We also offer complete packing and unpacking services to all long distance moving customers including, assembling and arrangement of furniture as desired in your new home.

Palm Coast Moving & Storage

Palm Coast Moving & Storage is a business committed to our community. We provide professional personalized service from start to finish. From the time that you contact us, a personal move coordinator is assigned to your move. You will receive an estimate the same day and we will set up an appointment to provide a price on the spot, and accurate quote, at your house usually within 24 hours.

Palm Coast Moving & Storage will also move you in your hometown move whether in Flagler Beach, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, or Bunnell, as well as all surrounding cities. We take pride in our commitment to our community as well as our professional moving staff.