Why Do Employees Make a Difference with Moving Companies?
Your moving day is around the corner and you’re at a point where managing the labor on your own just isn’t worth the hassle. But how do you know if you’re going with movers who actually know what they’re doing? Well, you’ve got a handful of factors to consider. One of the easiest, though, is […]
CASE STUDY: Moving The Heiser Family
The Heiser Family’s Experience with Colt Moving In an ideal world, your home will be able to give you and your family everything you need to feel safe and comfortable. You want enough space to spread out. And naturally, those requirements can shift from year to year, just as your lifestyle changes. You might […]
Should People Empty Drawers When They Move?
You want all of your belongings to make the move safe and sound. But you don’t necessarily want—or need—to complicate things and end up with a move that takes longer than it should. One question we hear a lot is whether people need to empty drawers before their move gets underway. As with most things, […]
The 3 Most Common Problems We See on Moving Days
Stress-free moving days are successful moving days. To make that happen, a little bit of prep work can go a long way. Even when you’ve hired a great local moving company, there are still a few details that may require your help. You’ll be able to save time on the move itself. And that means […]
CASE STUDY: Moving The Whalen Family
Whether you’re upsizing or downsizing, any move is sure to have a connection with starting a new life chapter. For the Whalen family, their latest move in June 2020 was definitively a big change. Things were starting to get cramped with seven people in the house, and it was time to increase their square footage. […]
How to Move Heavy Furniture: Talk with Your Moving Company!
Every home and family is unique and has its own collection of personal belongings and furniture. As such, every move is different. But the nature of moving heavy pieces of furniture actually has a few constants. No matter what the item might be, moving those items is going to involve a few risks. That’s why […]
What If Your Moving Company Accidently Breaks Something?
Obviously we don’t want anyone to feel nervous about their moving day—that’s why we invest in quality insurance coverage, great employees, and a solid training program. But accidents happen. And even the best moving companies will have their fair share of minor problems after enough years in the business. Fortunately, we know how to mitigate […]
3 Things to Check Before Hiring Your Moving Company
Working with a good realtor and a good lender definitely make a big difference for kicking off your new life chapter with a move. But you shouldn’t overlook the value of a good moving company for that big day. When considering who to hire, looking at price alone can leave you vulnerable to all sorts […]
Will Your Moving Company Quotes Ever Be Accurate?
For a lot of services, the you want to get quality work—not just the lowest price. This is especially true for your local moving company. You need to have an experienced and reliable team on your side. And that level of professionalism should also include transparency with their pricing. Unfortunately, that isn’t usually the case. […]
Long distance vs local moving company: What’s different?
Obviously, every moving company is different, just like every move is different. But how do local moves compare to long-distance moves? Some companies only offer one or the other, but you can also find moving companies that manage both types, like our team at Colt Moving. Let’s run through how we do things here. […]