Moving tips, notes from recent jobs and thank-yous to the people who booked us.
Behind the Move
October 1, 2026
Photograph furniture, electronics, and any existing damage before moving day. Keep an inventory of valuable or fragile items alongside those photos. These records give you and the crew a reference for condition checks at delivery. Review damage-reporting procedures and deadlines in advance so you know how and when to raise a concern.
Moving Tips
September 23, 2026
Wrap each plate individually in packing paper, then place it on its edge in a sturdy box with a cushioned bottom. Add padding between plates and fill empty spaces so they cannot shift. Add a final layer of padding on top before sealing the box.
Behind the Move
September 21, 2026
Before loading starts, separate medications, identification, keys, chargers, valuables, and first-night supplies into a clearly marked carry-with-you kit. Keep it apart from what the movers will load, and let the crew know it stays with you. That keeps essentials accessible if unloading runs late or boxes remain unpacked.
Moving Tips
September 20, 2026
When taking apart furniture, put each piece’s screws, bolts, and washers in a separate sealable bag. Label the bag with the furniture item and tape it securely to the underside using tape safe for that surface. Keep it clear of edges the movers will grip.
Behind the Move
September 20, 2026
The crew’s arrival window needs to line up with building-approved access at both addresses. Before booking, confirm elevator reservations, permitted moving hours, loading access, and any required insurance documents with each building. Share those access details with Cartwheel so the moving window can be coordinated around them. This helps reduce the risk of delays or the crew being turned away.
Moving Tips
September 19, 2026
Measure your furniture and every doorway, stair turn, and elevator it needs to pass through before moving day. Share those measurements and access photos with the crew beforehand to help identify pieces that may need disassembly or another route. Plan for tight spots rather than forcing furniture through them.
Moving Tips
September 18, 2026
Make a break-even worksheet: compare total rent for staying versus moving over the same lease period, subtracting the concession from the new lease total. Subtract moving expenses and overlapping rent from any savings to see whether moving comes out ahead. Separately, list upfront cash needs, including deposits, and mark refundable amounts so they aren’t counted as permanent costs. Check the concession’s repayment conditions and calculate how paying it back would change the comparison before committing.
Moving Tips
September 17, 2026
Make a total-cost checklist for each container quote: delivery, pickup, storage, coverage, permits, and loading help. Ask what is included and what costs extra so you can compare equivalent services. Confirm the container’s delivery and pickup windows before scheduling movers for loading help.
Moving Tips
September 17, 2026
Before paying, confirm the business on your contract and whether it is a broker, carrier, or labor-only crew. Ask who will actually handle your move. Verify applicable federal registration and operating authority for interstate carriers, or check state requirements for local movers. Get the service scope and payment terms in writing, including what is provided and when payment is due.
Moving Tips
September 17, 2026
Before packing the car, make a bring-or-leave list using the room’s supplied furniture, appliance restrictions, storage dimensions, and your roommate’s planned purchases. Leave off anything that will not fit, cannot stay, or is already covered. Share campus unloading rules and your reserved arrival slot with any movers you book.
