BBB Moving & Storage

#TeamBBB Moving Tip: Map Your Route Whether you’re moving to NYC, across the country, across state lines, or just to a neighboring town, you’re going to need an efficient travel route so you don’t waste your move-in day sitting in gridlock traffic or pulling over three different times to type an address into your GPS.... Figure out the easiest, most efficient way to get where you’re going. Look up potential highway construction schedules ahead of time. And take traffic, detours, and necessary stops into account when you’re making your plan.

#TeamBBB Moving Tip: Pick a Moving Date Hire your movers at least a month out so you can plan accordingly. If you have a flexible schedule, play around with potential moving dates and try to find the cheapest time of month to make an appointment.... Moving companies are busiest on weekends, so if you can skip the Saturday chaos and schedule your move for a Tuesday, you might get a significant discount.

#TeamBBB Moving Tip: Find a Professional Mover Research is never fun. Yelp and Google will overwhelm you with the sheer volume of choices for moving companies to hire, but don’t give in to the pressure and pick the first four-star rating you see.... A moving company can often make or break your entire moving experience, so it’s important to get it right. The more effort you put into finding a reputable company with excellent customer service ahead of time, the less hassle you’ll have on moving day. BBBMoves recommends double-checking that the moving company you want to hire is licensed with the state you’re in. There are tens of thousands of people claiming to be a ‘moving company’ when in actuality it’s just some guy with a van trying to make some extra money, says David of BBBMoves. Make sure to read the company’s list of services, fine print, and refund or damage policies, too. For example, some companies don’t lift items that aren’t in boxes (so your stuffed-to-the-brim duffel bags won’t make the cut), while others ask for full payment several weeks early. Find out the specifics so there are no unwelcome surprises come moving day. Pro Tip: Use FMCSA to find trustworthy moving companies, compare prices, and book your move directly with the mover.

#TeamBBB Moving Tip: Set Aside Stuff to Sell You probably have a few items you no longer want, but would love to get a little money for. If that’s the case, set these items aside and determine where you can sell them.... If it’s furniture, Craigslist or AptDeco might be your best bet. If it’s brand name clothing, you could try Poshmark or a local consignment store. For specialty items like a gently used Coach purse or your collection of 90’s Beanie Babies, get on eBay. Once you have everything sorted, set a date on your calendar to visit the nearest Buffalo Exchange or craft descriptions of the items you plan to sell online.

#TeamBBB Moving Tip: Schedule a Free Donation Pickup Save yourself a trip to your local Goodwill and schedule a free MakeSpace pickup. In addition to picking up and storing practically anything (including furniture), we’ll also pick up your donation and drop it off to Goodwill at no extra charge.... Pro Tip: If you’d like to donate to a different charity, use donationtown.org to schedule a free pickup at your home. All you have to do is put your giveaway items in boxes and leave them on your doorstep. The good men and women of Donation Town will then pick up your stuff and deliver it to a local charity of your choice.