Even though most families would never dream of attempting a move without professional moving consultants, many young couples will still try to struggle through their first move without the help of professionals. Transitioning to a new home is difficult enough, and any perceived savings of a DIY move can quickly be lost resulting from of a variety of mishaps. This primarily includes lacking a solid understanding of best practices to employ to successful manage the handling of your goods/valuables and the logistics required to meet closing times. Using professional moving consultants adds enormous value to your big undertaking.

Start by talking to professional moving consultants and be certain they have earned your trust. Ask questions, be comfortable with the answers, ensure a quotation is received, trust your instincts that you have found the professionals that can be relied upon.

Here Are Ways To Make Your First Move Smoother For Yourself And For The Professional Movers

Make A Checklist

Many companies will offer a printable checklist, or, but if there isn’t one, sit down with your partner or friend and make one. You can use one of many list apps to link and sync your list, so you can both add items to it in real time.  

Consider Using A Storage Unit Where it Makes Sense

If your moving somewhere far away, consider using a storage unit to store bedding, furniture and other non-essential items, so the only thing you’re hauling cross-country are clothes and toiletries. Once your set up and ready the other items can easily follow.

Use Labeled Plastic Tubs

Once again, this may be more expensive initially, but investing in plastic tubs will avoid a lot of potential problems. They’ll keep your belongings dry and pest free, plus they’ll last for years, they stack easily without collapsing and if a clear plastic it allows you quick and easy visibility of your goods.

Your Move Doesn’t Have To Be Troublesome

Moving to your new home is a learning experience on its own, but it doesn’t have to be a bad experience. Contact the professional consultants you can trust at Simcoe Moving in Barrie.

Even when you’re moving internationally, there are a lot of last-minute decisions that will need to be made during a move, most of which have to do with handling unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances. However, there are just some things that must be planned in advance. Here are some international moving tips that must be done well in advance, so you don’t get held up on moving day.

International Moving Tips That Must Be Done In Advance:

1. Obtain Copies Of Your Important Documents, Such As Passports, Visas, Birth Certificates

Passports and visas seem straightforward, but you never know when you’ll need additional identifying documents. You also don’t know how long it will take to unpack things. Having the necessary amount of ID for things like changing your driver’s license is key. Remember, some of these documents can take time to process, so make these requests at least 3 months in advance.

2. Upload Medical Documents, Like Glasses and Contact Lens Prescriptions

You don’t know what will happen throughout your trip. You could be injured, need your medicine refilled, or you may accidentally break your glasses or lose your contact lenses. Having that info on a cloud server or an external drive will give you immediate access, so you can quickly fix the problem.

3. Find Out The Rules And Regulations For Moving Pets

Moving pets can be tricky, because different countries have different rules about pet vaccination and quarantining. Make sure you know what you’re up against, make the necessary arrangements and you have the necessary documentation. This can be a stressful situation for every member of your family, both two and four-legged. Knowing what you’re up against and preparing can relieve some of that stress.

4. Get Your Clearance Documentation In Order

This is another tip that seems logical, but people often don’t realize how long it may take for insurance, shipping and customs clearance documentation to process. You don’t want to set a moving day, only to  find out you can’t cross the border, because your documentation isn’t in order.

For More International Moving Tips, Contact Simcoe

Simcoe Moving has a knowledgeable staff with a wealth of advice for international moving. We can help you navigate the often-confusing job of organizing an international move, as well as offer helpful international moving tips to de-stress your move.

Depending on how far you’re moving and what you’re loading into the moving truck, container moving in Canada may be the right choice for you. Typically, if you’re moving over 2,500 pounds and you need to store your goods or belongings short term, you can eliminate having to unpack and repack into storage facilities, and keep everything much safer if you choose container services.

Container moving works best for long distance moves both within and across provinces that are over 800 miles. There are over 50 container storage sites and depots across Canada, so even if you’re moving from province to province, you’ll find a place store your container(s) while you wait to move in.

Here Are Some Of The Many Benefits Of Container Moving In Canada:

• Your goods or belongings will be moved by professionally trained and insured movers
• Manpower and equipment are included in the quote, no additional handling
• You have exclusive use of a sealed container (with some conditions)
• Your goods and/or belonging are computer controlled and satellite tracked
• There is servicing at all major centers in Canada

Storage For Up To 90 Days

One of the most significant advantages is that you can store your goods and/or belonging for up to 30 days before you incur any additional cost. Then, you can store for another 60 days at reasonable rates. This keeps you from being charged any additional delivery charges. So, this allows you to store your goods or belonging for up to 90 days (3 months).

Eliminate The Packing And Repacking Nightmare

Container moving in Canada eliminates the packing and repacking nightmare, if you need to store your goods or belongings. Because your belonging and/or goods essentially don’t leave the container, they’re less likely to break or get damaged, keeping your belonging and investments safer.

Is Container Moving In Canada Right For You?

Figuring out if a container move is the right decision can be tricky. The knowledgeable staff at Simcoe Moving & Storage can help you to determine if container moving in Canada is right for you. Contact our team today!

Finding the right moving company in Barrie can be difficult, but one thing you should never do is settle for the first moving company you call. Comparing companies can give you a better idea of what’s available and what isn’t. It can also give you a comprehensive list of what some moving companies offer and what some don’t offer. Here are four questions you can ask, to compare and ultimately choose a moving company in Barrie.

Question 1: What Services Do They Offer?

A reputable, full service moving company in Barrie will offer local, long distance, cottage country and international moving, as well as container and storage services. When you contact each company, ask them what services they offer. Make a list of what each company offers and compare who has the best overall package and price.

Question 2: Who Does The Actual Moving?

Unless there’s a natural disaster situation, a moving company should hire knowledgeable, well-trained, insured staff. You should ask them who they hire and what training they have. Knowing how their workers are insured is helpful, but you should also discuss how your belongings will be insured, too.           

Question 3: How Updated Is Their Website?

This is one of the questions you don’t have to ask them directly. Does their website have a mobile component that’s user-friendly? Is all of their information up to date? Does the website look professionally designed? This won’t tell you about the quality of their work directly, but the more professional and invested a company is in their website, the more likely they are to be reputable. However, this should not be the only criteria when you choose a moving company in Barrie.

Question 4: What Do Their Testimonials Say?

You should always look at reviews and testimonials to assess what they say about a company. However, pay attention to reviews that describe a moving company in a constructive way, rather than just stating that it’s somehow “good” or “bad.”

Simcoe Can Help You Choose The Right Moving Company In Barrie

Simcoe Moving & Storage can help you to find the right moving company in Barrie. They have a wealth of online resources and helpful staff with decades of combined knowledge in the moving business. Contact our team for more information on how to choose the best company for your move.

Getting a fair and accurate moving company quote can mean the difference between making and breaking your moving schedule and budget. You want to get the best value for your money, but remember that a cheap quote can cost you in the long run. Here are some ways to get the most accurate quote that offers you the most for your money.

Research Only Reputable Moving Companies – Only spend your time researching reputable moving companies. But how do you know if a company is reputable? Ask people you trust, read what people have to say in reviews and on social media. What do people have to say on review sites like Yelp? How are they rated by business bureaus and associations? These answers will help you decide if a moving company is reputable.

Give A Lot Of Information – In fact, give as much information as possible. Give details, measurements, weights, values and offer anything that sets your situation or home apart from others. Also, be honest about your timeframe and where you are relocating. All of this information will help your moving company give you a more accurate moving company quote.

Write Down Questions And Don’t Be Afraid To Ask Them – We’ve all gotten off of the phone and realized there were a dozen questions we wanted to ask, but we either forgot or we were too shy. One way to make sure you remember what you want to ask is to write your questions (and your answers!) down on a piece of paper. You also need to be brave enough to ask the questions. If you feel like you’re losing your nerve, remember that the moving company you ultimately choose is there to serve you. If they’re impatient about answering your questions, they may be impatient during your move.

Try To Make Your Calls On The Same Day – Try to call all of the companies you researched on the same day; this way all of the information is fresh in your mind. And, once you’ve gotten all of your moving company quotes, you can compare them and make a more informed decision.

Contact Simcoe For More Info On How To Get An Accurate Moving Company Quote

The staff at Simcoe Moving and Storage have decades of combined knowledge and experience. They can help you through the process of getting the most accurate moving company quote for you. Contact them today for more information.

Moving to a new neighborhood can be exciting, but, no matter where you move, packing is never exciting. In fact, it’s downright stressful. Plus, it feels like there are a million and one other things that need to be done. One way to manage your move is to hire reputable, professional moving companies in Barrie, Ontario.

Some Of The Benefits Of Hiring A Professional Moving Company:

They’ll Save You Time

With so many variables at play, your move may seem impossible to manage and to keep on schedule. However, professional moving companies in Barrie, Ontario can manage the most cumbersome of those tasks, packing and moving. That frees you up to change addresses, call schools, arrange utility hook-ups and the million other things that need to get done before, during and after your move.

They’ll Pack Efficiently

Most of us are so overwhelmed with the many things we need to do, to prepare for a move, packing seems like an insurmountable task. But a professional moving company can quickly and efficiently pack your home. They’ll even label your boxes, so you know what’s in your boxes and where they belong.

They’ll Keep Your Belongings Safe

Professional moving companies don’t just know how to pack, they know the right packing and moving techniques to keep your belongings safe.

They’ll Insure Your Belongings

On the off chance that something unavoidable happens, professional moving companies will insure your belonging, so they be can quickly and easily replaced.

They’ll Be Move Your Boxes To The Appropriate Rooms

Your boxes will be moved to the appropriate rooms, so you don’t have to go searching for them. This may seem like a small thing, but it’s so much easier and faster to unpack when you have the appropriate boxes in the appropriate rooms. This way, you can begin enjoying your new home sooner.

Contact Simcoe Moving To Help With Your Move

Simcoe Moving & Storage is a full service moving company that offers storage, moving and packing in Barrie, Ontario and beyond. Before you try to manage everything yourself, contact our team. We can show you how professional moving companies in Barrie, Ontario can help you de-stress your move.

Moving is considered one of the most stressful life events. If you’ve hired professional Barrie movers, you’ve just made your move that much simpler. But there are some other ways that you can minimize the stress of an upcoming move.

The first step, you’ve hired professional movers. Now, here are some other tips to make your move a little easier on everyone involved.

Label Boxes Well

If you packed some of the boxes yourself, make sure to label them well. Write which room the items are from, and make a list of what is actually in the box. This is especially important if you pack things that don’t belong together.

For example, if you decide to use towels or clothes to cushion breakable items, you may be wondering where all of your t-shirts went if you don’t label well. You’ll want to mark this box like this:

Use Sealable Lunch Or Food Bags As Separators

Have you ever opened a box and it looks like the inside of a trash bin? Use sealable lunch bags to separate small items and keep them where they belong.

Pack A Box Of Essential Clothes, Toiletries And Household Items

Let’s face it, you’re not going to get to all of the boxes that have the things you need every day. So why not pack a box with essentials and travel items, so you can survive until you fully unpack. You should pack a few changes of clothes, toiletries, enough utensils and plates, a versatile pot or pan and a few cooking tools. If you drink coffee, make sure you set aside a few K-cups or some pillow packs that only require hot water.

Take Photos Of Your Things

This is important for insurance purposes if your items get lost or broken. But there’s another advantage to taking photos of your belongings. When you take your stereo, your TV set up or your computer apart, you may not remember how the components or cords fit together. Your photos will help with remembering how you can reconfigure them.

Expert Tip: Use hampers, suitcases and baskets as packing boxes. They save you on buying or finding boxes and if they’re full, you’re not paying for empty containers to be shipped to your new home.

Simcoe Moving, Your Professional Barrie Movers

Contact us, the professional Barrie movers at Simcoe today for more tips and advice on making your move as smooth as possible. Simcoe Moving has decades of combined experience and practical know-how to help de-stress your next move.

We’ve all heard of moving parties, right? It’s when your friends get together to pack up and move your stuff from your old home to your new one. There’s food, conversation and your stuff gets moved for free. But is it really free? Unfortunately, the unexpected cost of a moving party is steep and long lasting.

There are so many moving party scenarios in which your friends or belongings get hurt. Plus, if a person gets hurt or belonging gets damaged, it’s likely you’ll have to pay more than you would if you had hired professional movers. Your friends and belongings aren’t the only things that will be damaged, your relations could suffer, too.

Is it worth risking your friendship, your priceless belongings or your bank account? Here are some reasons why hiring a professional mover in Barrie is your best bet. 

It’s Inevitable, Belongings Get Broken At Moving Parties

The concept is nice, but the variables associated with a moving party do not work. You have food, possibly alcohol, friends and heavy, unwieldy boxes. What happens if your friend drops a box of heirlooms, priceless photos or antique china? Both, you and your friend would be heartbroken.

Professional movers in Barrie are trained to lift even the heaviest boxes. They have the proper training and proper equipment to keep your belongings safe. However, if there is an unavoidable accident, professional movers have insurance policies to cover the damage.

People Also Get Hurt At Moving Parties

Boxes and belongings are not the only things that get hurt during a moving party. Remember that food and alcohol we mentioned? A few nachos, a few beers or glasses of wine, and an unexpectedly heavy box can be a recipe for disaster at a moving party. If your untrained to lift boxes and you compound that with food and alcohol, someone is going to get hurt.

Any of these incidents could put a strain on your friendships. But, professional movers in Barrie are just that, professionals. They have learned how to carry heavy boxes without putting undue strain on their bodies, so they can work efficiently all day to get the job done.

Have A Party, But Leave The Moving To Simcoe Moving & Storage

Now, there’s no reason why you can’t still include a party in your moving plan, just leave the moving to Simcoe Moving & Storage. In fact, depending on your move, there maybe things that you can’t take with you. A get-together is a good opportunity to gift items you can’t transport, like alcohol and gas grills, to your friends and neighbors. This way, both your belongings and your friendships will stay intact. Contact us for more information on how professional movers in Barrie can safely and efficiently move your home.

Choosing the right household movers in Barrie can be a difficult task. There are a lot of companies that would rather scam you than help you tackle your move. Moving is stressful enough, you shouldn’t have to worry about whether your movers are going to do the job you paid them for or not. When you begin searching for a professional mover, here are some qualities that most reputable moving companies must have. 

What To Look For When Choosing Household Movers In Barrie

• Read Good And Bad Testimonials – When you’re looking for the right moving company, it’s important to read testimonials, because they offer honest accounts of how a company treats their customers. Make sure you pay attention to the customer reviews that offer constructive praise or criticism, rather than testimonials that bash or praise a company with no evidence to support their claim.
• Be Wary If They Ask For A Large Deposit – It’s a huge red flag if a moving company asks for a large deposit. This isn’t always the case, so you need to evaluate all of the other factors, but if your deposit is unusually large, you should do some further investigating.
• Find Out If They’re Fully Insured – Don’t be afraid to ask if your household movers for proof of insurance. A reputable company will always be happy to disclose and share their insurance information with you. If you notice a moving company gets cagy when you mention insurance or insurance paperwork, do not hire them.
• Frequent Name Changes Are A Red Flag – You may hire a new company that seems too good to be true. Sometimes they are. Many household movers in Barrie and beyond rebrand and rename themselves. One way to find out is to ask for the name they’re licensed under or the name their insurance is licensed under. If it’s different, look up their history of that business name, to thoroughly research the company.
• Look For Word-Of-Mouth Recommendations – Sometimes the best endorsement household movers can get word-of-mouth compliments and recommendations. Usually, these are first-hand recommendations are unsolicited, by people we know and trust. If a moving company served someone you know well, then there’s a good chance they’ll do right by you, too.
• They Offer You A Written Estimate With No Surprise Costs – “Written estimate” are the opportune words here. Reputable household moving companies will offer a detailed, written estimate that covers all services and expenses. Verbal agreements may seem nice, especially if a representative is telling you what you want to hear, but if your estimate is in writing there will be no disputing prices, services and schedules later on.

Trust Simcoe Moving & Storage: Your Household Movers In Barrie

Simcoe Moving & Storage has over 100 years of combined experience, satisfied customers, and an overall legacy of outstanding service. Our reputation as household movers in Barrie is a testament to how we serve our community. Find out more, contact our team today!

Moving is a huge undertaking and many people attempt to move themselves from their old home to their new home. While your DIY moving plan might have worked when you were moving your sparse amount of furniture and belongings from your first apartment to your next, when your life involves a larger home, a family, your elderly parents or even pets, moving becomes more of an involved job that’s best left to professionals.

There’s a greater chance someone will get hurt or something will get broken. Also, you may not be out of your old home and into your new home in time for leases and closings. Either of these scenarios are potentially disastrous and can be easily avoided by hiring professional movers and packers in Barrie.  If you’re still reluctant to hire professional movers, here are some more reasons why hiring a moving company just makes sense.

Hiring Movers And Packers In Barrie

If you’re planning for an upcoming move, you have a lot to consider. When you hire the right professional movers, you’re ensuring that the job is done right. Considering the overwhelming amount of stress involved with moving, you deserve the peace of mind.

Here Are Some Important Things To Consider Before Choosing A DIY Moving Plan

• Your Belongings Are Protected – When you hire professional movers and packers in Barrie, your belongings are protected, in more ways than one. First, professionals will have the right packing materials for the job, so your belongings are safe and secure. Second, professional movers are trained and know how to lift heavy boxes without injuring themselves or your items.
• Your Belongings Are Insured – Unlike friends and family, professional movers have insurance to cover your move. So, if anything is inadvertently damaged, you’ll be compensated.
• Your Move Will Happen On Time, Every Time – One of the biggest stresses of moving isn’t the packing, moving or unpacking, but the time you need to do all of it in. You’re beholden to leases and closings, so you need to be out of your old home and into your new home by a specific time. If you don’t hire professional movers and packers, you might not make these deadlines. Don’t forget that you may still have to work during this time, and you definitely have to make all of the necessary “shut off” and “turn on” calls and arrangements. So, if you try to pack and move yourself, you’re already spread thin and may make a costly or upsetting mistake.

Simcoe Moving & Storage Can Help

Simcoe Moving & Storage offers storage, moving and packing in Barrie to fit any home or move. Before you consider a DIY moving plan, contact our team. We can show you how you’ll protect your belongings, save time and maintain your peace of mind when you hire a professional moving company.