In addition to understanding these issues and costs, your Randall representative will work with you to create a plan for your move that is economical and efficient.

Money-saving Packing Tips 

Many factors affect the overall cost of a move. For local moves, much of the cost is determined by manpower. This includes packing time, loading time, and unloading time. For long-distance moves, major costs also include weight and distance.

The following money-saving tips address all of these issues. Your Randall representative will also discuss these in more detail with you during your planning process. If you don't use it, lose it. Check your attic, your basement, your wardrobe. Sell, donate, or discard items that are no longer in use and can be parted with. Review your future floor plan. If a piece of furniture doesn't fit, give it a good home before you move.

You've consolidated and still have boxes of books. Consider shipping them separately through the mail. Special postage rates may save you money.

Consider leaving behind outdoor items such as swing sets, sheds, and other replaceable items. This eliminates weight as well as tear-down and set-up costs.

Carry jewelry, safe-deposit box contents, insurance policies, coin or stamp collections, and other small valuable items with you. Also consider sending other valuable or unusual items as insured or registered packages (USPS, UPS, FED-EX, etc.)

Take a photo and video inventory of your possessions before you move. This information can save you money in the event of a damage insurance claim during the move or at some future time if you have a homeowners insurance claim.

Keep records of all of your donations and their values. Also keep all receipts for expenses incurred throughout the moving process. All of this information could qualify you for certain tax deductions. Check with the IRS or your accountant for details and eligibility.

Regardless of who packs (you or the movers), start collecting packing material as soon as possible. This includes cartons, wrapping paper, a marker, and sealing tape.

With each move, our representatives provide professional advice for every step of the process. In addition, they answer many questions that arise before, during, and after a move. The following information has been compiled from our experience and expertise, to help you plan and prepare for your move.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions and answers are provided here to help you plan your move. If you have a question that has not been answered below, please call us and ask to speak with a Randall representative.

Q.What moving insurance is provided automatically and how much does additional insurance cost?
A.The amount of insurance coverage automatically provided is based on the weight of each item. Currently, government regulations have set this automatic coverage at the rate of 60 cents per pound per item. Additional insurance can be added at the rate of $10.00 for every $1000 of declared value.

Q.Does moving insurance cover items that I've packed myself?
A.Unfortunately, no. As a homeowner packing yourself, in most cases you will need to "self-insure" your packed items. Check with your Randall Movers representative for more specific information about your move.

Q.Who disconnects major appliances and prepares them for the move?
A.Your Randall movers will disconnect and prepare your electric appliances on the day of the move. All disconnection and servicing of gas appliances and refrigerators with ice makers must be performed by a technician prior to the move.

Q.Are there items that Randall Movers will not move?
A.Yes, by law we are not able to move firearms, fuels, paints and other flammable liquids. We also do not move pets and plants. Check with your moving consultant for other items.