Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Moving Your Sofa

By Maryl Joop


One of the most difficult pieces of furniture to move around is your sofa. They are awkwardly shaped, large, heavy, and sometimes hard to get a grip on. There are right ways and wrong ways to move a sofa, especially through doorways. You don't want to play like Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman crashing through the apartment door and knocking over vases full of blue liquid on white carpet in the movie While You Were Sleeping. Learn from their mistake and don't go for brute force when your sofa is wedged in the door.

Sorting Through Your Items

When you find out that you're going to move, you need to start sorting through all your possessions. If you're hiring a mover, you need to have the smallest possible version of your things. Dig deep into places that you haven't looked in for a while. You wouldn't want all your boxes to have a large amount of garbage in them. We all have problems wanting to get rid of anything that we own. Excess stuff is nothing to worry about when you're moving yourself, but when you throw all the other variables into the mix, you have a recipe for trouble. It's essential that you try to get rid of as much as possible before the movers arrive. In the interest of reducing the cost of your move, you can't be too choosy.

After you have gotten a list of recommendations you will want to make sure that you call each of them. Ask them a specific set of questions and then take time to record your feelings while you are talking to the company. Talk with the company representative about how long they have been in business and how much experience their staff has. You may want to ask about the experience that the drivers and the packers have separately. This way, you can be sure that you are able to trust yourself with these people. Make sure that you take the time that you need to understand how you are going to be sure that you are talking with someone that has some weight in the company.

You should also make sure that each of the companies is licensed to be transporting your belongings. Often times if your stuff is going between states you will have to make sure that the company is licensed to bring your belongings between states. There are a few different ways that you can ensure you can trust a company. If they are a part of a trade organization, you will have an easier time settling a dispute and you will want to figure out exactly which trade organization the company is a part of. You should also make sure that you understand what each company is going to charge you. Take the time to have the company map out exactly what they will charge you for and how much money they are going to charge. Make sure that you take the time that you need to understand how you can be sure that you understand all of the costs. You want to be sure that you know what insurance will cost and what the insurance policies cover. This way, you can be sure that your belongings are safe and you do not have any problems with the belongings that the company is moving for you. Take the time that you need to understand how you will be smart throughout this process.

After you choose a mover you want to make sure that you take the time that you need to understand how you are going to sign a contract. When you sign a contract you want to be sure that both parties sign the contract. Look through the contract after you receive it to make sure you agree with everything within the contract. Take the time that you need to understand how you are going to be smart about making any changes with the contract before you sign it.

If all else fails, you can call upon the best movers in Utah to come, dismantle your piece, and rebuild it in the proper place. It could be costly, but if you're in love with your sofa, it should be worth it. Think of all the great times you and your sofa will have in your new place! So soft and comfortable, you'll be glad you have it with you!




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