Long-Distance Movers
If until recently moving across the country caused a lot of questions and not every company could provide long-distance movers, today, we have you covered.
Do not be mistaken to think that the task of long distance movers is only to take the furniture out of the room, load it into the truck, and on arrival at your destination just unload the shipment. Our expert long-distance movers provide a much wider range of services, in fact, completely entrusting themselves with all the hassle of organizing and conducting the cross province or cross border move.
Packing/Unpacking.
One of the most important tasks when moving across the country is the transportation of bulky and valuable items. Long-distance moving companies provide packing and unpacking services for their clients for an extra fee. Movers will ensure that during the dismantling process, each piece of furniture is labeled and packed into the heavy duty moving blankets. Items that cannot be disassembled will also be carefully packed in bubble wrap and put in the box. Thus, the risk of damage is minimized.
Custom crating.
Cross-border moving involves numerous kinds of belongings that are too fragile or extremely expensive. In case stretch wrap and traditional moving boxes are not suitable with the needs, moving companies will provide custom crating services. Any odd-shaped, fragile, and special belongings will be carefully wrapped and kept safe and sound from water, humidity, heat and damage. You should expect strong wooden boxes that are weather resistant securely delivered to your new home.
Assembly/Disassembly.
Clients no longer need to worry about how they can cope with the assembly and disassembly of a cumbersome sofa, dining table or kitchen equipment - for them everything will be done by professionals upon arrival. The owner is no longer forced to unpack and arrange the furniture by his own forces. Long-distance movers will assemble and disassemble any large and bulky items eliminating waste of time and stress improving moving experience.
Loading/Unloading.
Crucial part of long-distance moving is loading and unloading your belongings.Unprofessionalism here can lead to irreparable consequences. Skilled movers will use special equipment as moving straps, rubber bands, and dollies to safely move items from your home to the truck. In addition, some buildings do not have freight elevators, so you have to load and unload items, including bulky ones, down the stairs. Another thing to look at is the distance from a truck to the apartment or a house entrance. Usually, long distance moving projects are priced by weight and not the hourly rate, you may give the Long Walking Distance Surcharge, it’s usually a small fee which covers the additional time needed for unloading or loading
Shuttle Service.
When the origin or destination is in a difficult to access area, long-distance movers may offer the shuttle service. Tractor trailer trucks can not easily move around some neighbourhoods; thus, movers would deliver items with the shuttle - a smaller truck that could go though. The shuttle allows the crew to safely load and unload possessions to any building.
Our company for many years has been providing services for moving households and offices throughout Canada and US, and our experience allows us to proudly declare that we can fulfill the order of any complexity and in a short time.
What to Look for in a Long Distance Moving Company?
How do you choose the best moving company to entrust your possessions during one of the most stressful events of your life? Of course, there are many moving companies, and you need to choose the one that best meets your criteria.
Cross-Border Moves.
This type of service is usually in need for customers who are moving across North America, from Canada to the U.S. or vice versa. Professional cross border movers well differentiate local jobs with an international moving service. There are few differences in the packing techniques and protection as well as different types of trucks are used to move your items across the city compared to the ones while moving across the border.
Local Moving.
When you need to move temporarily before the long-distance project, we are happy to offer our local moving services, where we will utilize our highest moving standards in order to transport your belongings to a temporary home. We also may split the shipment in parts and deliver only the items of your choice, the rest of your shipment will be safely stored in our secured and climate controlled warehouse.
Customer Service.
Despite the moving aspect, take customer service for accountability. Your moving coordinator will be the number one person who will help you to organize the move as well as plan the moving day for you as well.Our special long-distance moving department will do their best to provide you with a most accurate quote for your project. We offer free of charge in-home estimates for the bigger projects in order to eliminate surprises on the moving day. Our long-distance moving coordinators also use the latest technology to provide the quotes for you in the shortest time and through the convenient customer portal.
Reputation.
You always want to check a company's reputation and reviews before working with them. Don’t forget to check independent sites that are trustworthy such as Better Business Bureau and Homestars. Also in Canada the industry is not regulated by government however, there is Canadian Association of Movers which do check the companies and their practices in terms of reliability and service quality, so having a long-distance mover which is accredited by CAM is definitely an advantage.Take your time and google research, check their social media, ask your friends and colleagues, word of mouth is a very powerful tool.
Moving Tips.
Work with the company that is willing to offer you the best. Long-distance moving is a very daunting process that requires individual approach, however, some aspects could be easily done with good advice.. Good moving company will offer moving tips that will help you to make the most from the move, although losing some additional/extra income. Browse their website and connect with the assistance, do not hesitate to ask.
Transparency.
Clarification and Transparency are essential. Our quotes include absolutely all fees upfront, at the same time we can explain the possible fees which may arise if some unforeseen situation happens. Work with the company that sets it all straight. You do not want to be misled on your timelines, dates, payment process, important inquiry, shipment tracking etc. Transparency is a key to trust.
Inventory.
It is crucial having your items organized and sorted out when moving, it gives you a sense of safety and security. Work with the company that will label and pack your items into designated boxes and have the whole inventory written on the paper. If there are some items on the list that you may decide to give away or donate, our company will help in this process as well.
COVID-19 & Hygiene.
Today we must be extremely careful and thoughtful planning in a battle with the spread of Covid-19 and its consequences. Desired moving companies must go an extra step with sanitization protocols of equipment, for example transportation of the mattresses. It is a personal item and should be covered or placed into a mattress bag. In case you do not have one, your long-distance moving company will provide one. Seek a reliable team that will designate their time into your safety and health.
Hercules has been providing long-distance moving and storage services in Canada and the USA for many years. Our professional experience and reputation as a reliable company are at your service. We organize and carry out moves of any complexity. Moving family to a new place of residence or moving office equipment - we will do it for you quickly and at the highest level of service. Our clients already know: moving is easy!
