Small moves and a few items

Small moves are often billed with an hourly minimum or a fixed price, depending on the company. A flexible time window can help a company fit your job between two other contracts.

• Furniture

  Sofa, bed, dresser, table: say whether disassembly or wrapping is needed.

• Boxes

  An approximate count and general weight (books, dishes) help the assessment.

• Private-sale pickups

  For a second-hand purchase, confirm the pickup time with the seller before requesting.

• The list of items, with approximate dimensions of the largest.
• Whether the item goes through a narrow door, staircase or elevator.
• Whether you can help with loading or everything must be handled.
• Your flexibility on time and day.

• State the floor at both addresses and whether stairs are indoor, outdoor or spiral.
• Elevator: say whether one is available, whether it must be booked and whether there is a service elevator.
• Parking: estimate the distance between the truck and the door, and mention narrow streets, alleys or no-stopping zones.
• Measure door frames for large appliances and remove refrigerator doors if needed.

• Submit your request several weeks in advance if your date falls between mid-June and mid-July.
• Say whether your date is flexible: a weekday or a date shifted by a few days can make scheduling easier.
• Some municipalities or boroughs require a permit to reserve curb space for the truck; check with your city.
• If your small move can wait, a date after mid-July is often easier to schedule.

1. 1

   You describe the move

   Type of move, validated addresses, date and a few details. No contact details are requested at this step.

2. 2

   You give explicit consent

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3. 3

   Companies first see an anonymized summary

   Areas, date, type and approximate size. Your contact details go only to the selected movers (3 to 5 depending on your contact preference).

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