The majority of moving companies offer estimates over the phone. Occasionally, moving companies may need to come to your home to provide you a more accurate estimate. The following questions may indicate you need an in-home estimate:

• Are you living in a home of more than 1,500 square feet?
• Are there any bulky or heavy items (e.g., safe or piano) that may be difficult to move safely and securely?
• Could furniture get through any narrow hallways, doorways, or staircases in your home?
• Could movers have difficulty parking a truck closer to your house?
• Is your move to a new state?

1. Plan ahead for times when you will need to pack. Give yourself enough time to do so without feeling stressed out.
2. Make a plan on how you'll pack your house. Normally, each room is packed separately.
3. Start packing the least-used room in your house.
4. Save the most important items for last. Items you use daily, like a toothbrush, shouldn’t be packed until the last moment.
5. You can hire professionals to pack your belongings for you if you do not have time. Packing services are commonly included with moving companies.