One of our sales agent will gather key details, including the inventory of items you plan to move, your preferred moving date and time, as well as the pickup and delivery addresses.
Our agement will help you with pricing, provide estimates, and guide you through signing the moving agreement.
Make sure the estimate covers all the details discussed with your sales agent.
If changes are needed, you can track real-time updates and modifications through the same link until the move is complete.
Sign the estimate and moving agreement online.
Sign the estimate and moving agreement online.
Make your deposit using your preferred method, such as e-transfer or credit card.
Next review and consent all required documents like BOL, damage policy and credit card authoriztion.
Our team will reach out to you via email, text, or phone call within 24 hours before your moving day to provide a reminder and ensure everything goes smoothly.
If needed, you can request to reschedule up to 24 hours before the scheduled move. Please be aware that the deposit is non-refundable if the move is canceled by the customer less than two weeks prior to the scheduled date.
Our supervisor will contact you with an estimated arrival time.
Upon arrival, movers will inspect your inventory and document any pre-existing damages.
If needed, we will disassemble your furniture.
Items requiring protection will be securely wrapped using blankets, shrink wrap, bubble wrap, and other packing materials.
The inventory will be carefully loaded and stacked using moving tools like 2-wheelers, 4-wheelers, and straps. For long-distance moves, a copy of the inventory will be provided to you.
Once we arrive at the destination, we will unload and offer room-to-room placement as per your instructions.
If requested, we can reassemble furniture and assist with unpacking.
A final bill will be provided, and payment can be made via e-transfer, cash, or credit card.
Your relocation is stress free with Amazon Van Lines
Pre Move Planning
- Set Goals and Timeline
- Work backward from your moving day to determine how much time you’ll need for tasks.
- Make a checklist so that you stay organized.
- Budget for the Move
Expenses to Consider:
- Fees to move a company or truck.
- Boxes, tape, bubble wrap that you’ll need to pack supplies.
- Fuel, meals, long move accommodations (travel costs).
- The old and the new home cleaning services.
- Temporary storage, if needed.
- Whatever aside is insurance or any other services like furniture assembly.
- Make sure to have an emergency fund for an unexpected cost.
Declutter
- Go room by room and sort items into:
- Keep: Important or sentimental.
- Sell: Things in great condition that you no longer need (via garage sale or online platforms).
- Donate: Books, clothes, furniture, or other things for charity.
- Discard/Recycle: Items that cannot be reused because they’re broken or outdated.
Plan for Utilities
- Informs current providers of electricity, water, gas, trash, and disconnects/transfer dates.
- Set up utilities to your new home in advance.
- Research Moving Options
- Get quotes from professional movers, or truck rental companies.
- Before you DIY move, make sure the vehicle size is right for you.
- Hire specialty movers if it’s for delicate or large stuff, like pianos or antiques.
Organizing Possessions
Take Inventory
- Take a 100 percent inventory of every possession you own.
- Value note important items and conditions (for insurance).
- Organize Paperwork● Create a secure, easy to access file for place vital documents (passports, financial records, medical documents).
- Moving valuables yourself is better than moving them with movers.
Pack items you’ll need immediately:
- Clothes for a few days.
- Basic toiletries, basic medications.
- Phone chargers, power banks.
- Cleaning supplies and tools.
- Valuable documents and important documents.
Packing (2 – 4 Weeks Before Moving Day)
Gather Supplies
- Boxes of all sizes in cardboard.
- Packing tape and dispensers.
- Newspaper, packing paper, or bubble wrap.
- Bins for items that are sensitive to moisture.
- Stretch wrap for furniture.
- Labels, markers, and color-coded tape.
Room-by-Room Packing
- Work your way to the rarely used items like seasonal decorations and off season clothes.
- Label each box with:
- Room: Indicate in which room it is supposed to be located.
- Contents: Keep a list of things for easy reference.
- Handling Instructions: Label boxes “Fragile” or “Heavy.”
- Pack Smart
○ Heavy Items: Don’t pack too many books, pack them in smaller boxes to avoid
excess weight.
- Fragile Items: Wrap each item with padding.
- Clothing: Wardrobe boxes or leave clothes on hangers and cover with garbage bags for
quick unpacking.
Electronics
- Before you disconnect, take photos of cable setups.
- Whenever possible use original boxes for TVs, gaming systems, or computers.
1–2 Days Before Moving Day Preparation
Prepare Appliances
- Defrost and clean refrigerators freezers 24 hours before.
- Washing machines and dishwashers that are empty.
Pack Last-Minute Items
- Take one for everyday essentials (toothbrush, coffee maker) for last minute packing.
- Pack each member of the family a separate overnight bag.
- Coordinate with Movers
Moving Day
- Monitor Loading
- View items handled by movers to ensure they are handled correctly.
- Before you leave, double-check all rooms and closets, and storage places.
Travel Essentials
○ It’s also a good idea to keep certain essentials with you — the important documents, medications, keys.
