It’s no secret that there is a world-wide movement to “go green” and the moving and storage industries are on-board with that vitally important philosophy.

There are places that can help you make your move a greener one than you might have imagined possible – and it’s all pretty easy to do.

What you should keep and what you should get rid:

Once you’ve decided which items you don’t want to take with you when you move, here are some green ideas on how to eliminate them from your life, while possibly helping someone else with his or hers:

1. If you have the time, throw a yard sale.
   2. You can donate useable clothing, furniture, books, household items, etc., to local shelters, or any other organizations that help others. Most of them provide free pick-up, but be sure to let them know what, exactly, you intend to donate, since even charitable groups have a list of items they will refuse to take.
   3. If you have electronic items that need to be recycled, find recycle centers in your town. You can also look for places where you can donate these same items locally.

Pack what you’re taking with you:

If you are already interested in saving our environment and ecosystems, then you’re probably also aware that every new box or crate you obtain represents x-number of virgin trees; that Styrofoam “peanuts” and bubble wrap are simply terrible when they enter dumps and landfills (but can, at least, be re-used).

As you start to think about packing, ask your local grocery stores or liquor stores to save sturdy boxes for you. Most of them would prefer giving old boxes away than having to tear them up and dump them. You can also buy recycled materials from us and get free shipping with every order.

There are companies that will rent you crates and boxes, made of recycled materials. They will deliver them to your current location and pick them up at the other destination when you’re finished with them.

Hiring a green-friendly moving company:

One of the most important things to ascertain is whether or not their trucks use biodiesel and/or are hybrids. Of course, not all trucks are capable of using this type of fuel, but if you’re serious about green, start with that question.

You should also question whether or not they use recycled materials for packing and crating.

How you clean up is as important as what you clean up:

Whether you’re leaving your old place spotlessly clean for its next inhabitants or making certain that your new home or office meets your own standards of cleanliness, you will do yourself and the Earth a favor by using green cleaning products. They do just as good a job as chemical-based cleansers and are often less expensive. Either way, they are much better for your health.

El Camino Self Storage is a great self-storage company in Santa Clara. They’re the largest public storage in Santa Clara and the secure facility is state of the art with security patrols well-lit pathways for your comfort and safety. If you need a reputable Santa Clara self-storage company, look no further than El Camino Self Storage. They have two convenient locations that are accessible to customers 7 days a week (including holidays).

You can migrate to their website (www.elcaminoselfstorage.com) to find out more about their promotions and guarantees. We know how important a quality and affordable self-storage company is to you after your move. On their website, you can not only find out more information about their services, but you can make a reservation that will be held for a maximum of 14 days. For a great self-storage company, give El Camino Self Storage a call today.

El Camino Self Storage
2460 De La Cruz Blvd.
Santa Clara, Ca 95050
Phone # 408-980-9430

Scratches, dents, broken items, losses after your move… Unfortunately, all these unexpected accidents do happen! If you complain only to your relatives or friends about your wrong choice of a mover, you will get nothing more than just the sympathy and regret. But who will pay for your highly valued items? If you feel you have no option but to file a complaint against your moving company, you should know what steps to do first of all.

Some things you have to do even before planning your move. In order to avoid most moving-company problems, choose a reputable and well recognized moving company. You know the quote: a cheapskate pays twice. Be sure to face the difficulties caused by strange five guys who posted a notice of well-organized moving service somewhere at the nearest pharmacy or shop. All reputable movers have insurance to cover claims, and they often have the aim to solve any disputes with their customers as soon as possible.

It will be very helpful to make a full inventory list of all your belongings and take pictures of the most valued items in the case you need to have a proof of their condition before a move.

When you have finally moved to your dream house, don’t forget to inspect all your boxes, the most fragile items, pieces of furniture, walls, doors and window frames. Compare everything with your inventory list, and if something is lost or damaged, inform your movers immediately without signing the delivery paperwork.

Usually there is not much time for meticulous inspection at the time of delivery. But you still have the possibility to check everything after your movers are gone. The law states that your claim must be filed, in writing, within nine months after delivery of the goods.

Note down and describe any losses or damages you have found after the relocation. Make photos, videos and try to use the receipts for the items as a proof. Collect all records of talks with your movers, from the moment you hired them to present day moment. Make sure you have copies of all contracts, letters, bills and other documents you got from the moving company.

There is often the possibility to file an electronic claim on the web site of your moving company. It is very convenient, because it saves your time and gives you a chance to speed up the process of resolving your claim. Don’t move your damaged items, don’t try to repair them by yourself if you know it is impossible to set them right. Just leave them as they are until the moving company sends their representative to review all the damages. A local repair company is in charge of inspecting all the broken stuff. If they determine the fact that your items were not broken during the moving process, the claim will be denied.

According to the law, the moving company has 30 days to respond to your claim. Trustworthy movers take all the necessary actions to resolve your complaint. And remember, the service quality of the company is measured not in the possible problems may occur during the moving process, but what they do to resolve these problems. Hope this article was useful for your, and now you will be armed with information, which can help you to organize the best move to the best dream house.

We wanted you, cross country moving customers, to know what the process was like, step by step moving your items from origin to destination. We’ve broken it down into four categories, Booking, Arrival, Transport, and Destination. Here they are for your information:

Booking: 

• We ensure that you receive an email confirmation of the moving date you requested
  
• We inspect the home before arrival to get a better idea of your belongings and location (required by law)
  
• Register your move into the schedule and dispatch professional long distance movers to your residence
  

Arrival:

• Movers tour the home to gain familiarity
  
• Protective gear is placed throughout the home (company policy)
  
• Items are padded, wrapped, staged, and moved into trailer (usually the foreman is in charge of placing the items into the trailer)
  
• A final safety check is performed before departure (company policy)
  

Transport:

• Driver stops periodically to do safety inspections and keeps a log (required by law)
  
• A safe speed is maintained and the professional driver makes sure that safety of the items is maintained.
  
• Company and driver calls the customer before delivery to confirm arrival time at the destination.
  

Destination:

• A pre-unload safety inspection is conducted to make sure everything arrived safely (company policy)
  
• Movers protect key areas in the house from footstep and dolly traffic
  
• Foreman ensures workers are maintaining a safe working environment
  
• A final inspection is done to verify that the move was conducted safely and properly
  

At Local and Long Distance Moving Group we work hard to make we are the most recommended long distance movers. To maintain our great reputation, we make sure this minimum guideline is followed every time. If you have any questions please give us a call. We will be glad to assist you today. 

Please contact our office with any questions you might have about your move by calling 888-627-0301 or emailing to info@packingnmoving.com

Most people have experienced moving locally. First there’s the box truck that shows up with two or three men that grab all of your stuff and piece it together is some way inside of the truck. There doesn’t seem to be much of a science or art to the madness, even though there truly is. Even if you choose affordable long distance moving rather than the more expensive version, there’s still much more involved than just showing up and loading and then unloading when it’s done. There has to be a meticulous process completed to ensure the driver, customer, and the belongings are treated with respect.

Air Ride

The first major difference is that most smaller box trucks do not have air shocks installed on the trailer. Professional long distance movers are almost required to have air shocks installed on their trailers. Local and Long Distance Movers has their customers covered in that area. It makes the trip much safer for the driver and protects the furniture from moving damage.

Extra Protection

State to state movers take extra steps to ensure all of the furniture is protected by wrapping them carefully. This judicious process is meticulous and requires professional moving experience. Try doing this on your own and it could actually do more harm to the furniture than good. Local and Long Distance Moving Group also has you covered here.

Sturdy Partitioning

Often smaller truck and local moving jobs don’t require specialized straps and partition bars to separate heavy from light items, but cross country movers do. With these tools we can build extra platforms to put lighter or heavier items on according to the professional opinion of the driver. This is an extra step to protecting your belongings.

Extra Clean Equipment

Local and Long Distance Moving Group takes all of the extra steps to make sure our equipment is up to date on repairs and has regular cleaning. If companies to keep their equipment maintained properly, it could lead to damage and injury. Our blankets are commercially washed twice per month to make sure no creepy crawlies will wind up in your new home.

There are lots of differences between local and long distance moving, and Local and Long Distance Moving Group has all of the answers for you. Give us a call today. One of our friendly office staff members are on standby now.