While Hercules Moving Systems is a reputable mover, virtually all moving companies that you will contact will claim to be reputable as well. Remember that ill reputable companies will never openly admit to being untrustworthy and it is up to you to research and verify that you are indeed dealing with reputable operations. Hercules Moving Systems recommends that you contact about three to four reputable movers in order to obtain a moving estimate. It is also recommended not to contact too many movers and receive too many estimates as this may lead to confusion. When you receive the estimate, make sure that all the terms and conditions are fully understood. Make sure that the basic rate per pound or per cubic foot is communicated to you and also that all other charged are fully explained and understood. At Hercules Moving Systems we try to keep the pricing and the terms as simple as possible as we believe that the customer should understand and be fully involved with the moving process.

One of the main questions that Hercules Moving Systems sales representatives are asked is when should I need to start packing and preparing for my long distance move. The answer is at least four to six weeks in advance. Of course, we do understand that sometime you may need to perform a last minute long distance move and Hercules Moving Systems specializes in such last minute operations, but if you know about your move in advance, the earlier you begin with the preparations, the better will your moving experience be. This has to do with the large amount of packing that is normally needed and the technical preparations. You are also urged to check all parking and access issues that may influence both the pick up and the delivery in advance. It is essential that you report any access related issues to your Hercules Moving Systems sales representative in advance as such information may influence the way the movers need to prepare for the pick up.

If you live in an apartment complex or a gated community, you may require a certificate of insurance and must tell your Hercules Moving Systems sales and service representative about it in advance. A certificate of insurance if required by some building managements as in order to make sure that damages to the building and its facilities will be covered. Each building management has different specifications for the certificate and it is important to understand that it needs to be prepared for each and every move. If your building management requires a certificate of insurance and Hercules Moving Systems was not notified about it in advance, the movers will not be allowed access to the building. In order to avoid this, you need to check with your building management about the requirements in advance and update your Hercules Moving Systems sales representative ahead of time.

When you are moving long distance, with Hercules Moving Systems or with any other professional moving company, the recommendation is to pack only with sturdy and new boxes. Hercules Moving Systems offers moving boxes that are specifically designed for the moving process and for particular items. Among the boxes that Hercules Moving Systems offers one can find mattress boxes that are used for regular sized mattresses, television boxes, electronic boxes, wardrobe boxes that are used for coat hangers and can also be used for placing shoes at the bottom and mirror and picture boxes. Using such specially designed boxes decreases the chances of damages to a minimum. The Hercules Moving Systems trucks are always equipped with all the boxes that were detailed above and with other types of boxes, wrapping and packing materials. At any stage, you can call the Hercules Moving Systems sales representatives to receive more information about boxes and packing materials.

If you decide to do the packing by yourself or to use Hercules Moving Systems to pack just some of your items, here are some tips that may assist you with the process. First of all try to avoid using used boxes and packing materials. Remember that your goods may spend several days on the road and therefore sturdy and new boxes are necessary. For most of the items that you will need to pack, Hercules Moving Systems can provide you with professional boxes that are specifically designed to hold them. Even if you do not use Hercules Moving Systems to pack your goods, you may still order boxes and a box delivery before your pick up date. Try to begin your packing as early as possible and pack just a few boxes each and every day. That way you will avoid a situation in which you will not be ready in time. In any event, Hercules Moving Systems can always perform last minute packing for you.

Hercules Moving Systems is able to store your goods and has both short and long term storage solutions. The Hercules Moving Systems storage facilities are located in several key points in the United States and are climate controlled and secure. A long distance move that involves storage is basically two moves, the first one involving packing and preparing the shipment and then moving it into storage and the second one involves moving it out of storage and into the destination state. Of course, when a long distance move involves storage packing becomes even more important and it is essential that all items will wrapped, boxed and packed. The Hercules Moving Systems movers are all highly trained to provide you with packing of the highest standards. The Hercules Moving Systems sales representatives are able to answer any question you may have regarding packing services for long distance moving.

Because long distance moving is so such a complex process, it is important that customers are aware of all the preparation procedures in advance. The most important decision that has to do with the move beforehand is whether or not you intend to do the packing yourself. Our strong recommendation is to allow Hercules Moving Systems to do the packing for you. Don’t forget that a long distance move may sometime take several days and it your goods are professionally packed, you decrease the chances of damages to a minimum. That being said, some customers choose to do some of the packing themselves and leave other items, such as electronic equipment, mirrors and mattresses for the Hercules Moving Systems movers to pack. In any event, it is best to decide on a packing strategy several weeks in advance and notify your Hercules Moving Systems sales representative accordingly.

Hercules Moving Systems and most other professional moving companies charge for long distance moves with a basic charge unit per cubic foot or a basic charge unit per pound. When the long distance moves are charged by the cubic foot the Hercules Moving Systems sales representative will provide you with a rate per cube that will be applied to the actual size of the shipment. When the long distance moves are charged by weight, the Hercules Moving Systems sales representative will provide you with a basic rate per pound which will be applied to the shipment’s weight. The truck is weighed before and after it is loaded by the Hercules Moving Systems movers at the nearest certified weight station. The weight difference is the shipment’s actual weight. Hercules Moving Systems provides actual weight tickets for all long distance moves it charges by weight.

A long distance move is any type of move that involves crossing state lines, no matter what the actual mileage is. This means that a long distance move may involve driving just a few miles or driving thousands of miles. Hercules Moving Systems is considered one of the best long distance moving service providers and can pick up from virtually any location in the United States and deliver to any destination. Because of the complexities involved, a long distance move requires a careful preparation process, both from the mover and from the customer. The recommendation is to allow Hercules Moving Systems or any other quality mover of your choice to fully pack your shipment in order to avoid damages. When you call the information center, the Hercules Moving Systems sales representatives will be able to provide you all the relevant information regarding the packing and the long distance moving process.

Hercules Moving Systems believes that the more customers know about the moving processes and are familiar with all the preparations, the better will their moving experience be. That is exactly the reason why we established this Hercules Moving Systems blog in order to share all the information we have regarding long distance moving. We have been up and running for some time now and have been receiving some enthusiastic responses from customers. One of the things that we try to do here in the Hercules Moving Systems long distance information blog, is to periodically revisit the basic information and topics that are relevant to the long distance moving industry. That’s why we will now begin a series of short texts that will start again from nothing and review all aspects of long distance moving, storage, packing and other related subjects. We hope that you will find this Hercules Moving Systems presentation useful and urge you to contact us with suggestions and questions.