Our Thousand Oaks branch has already talked about three big moving misconceptions and our Ventura movers were excited to jump in on the action and put in their two cents. They want to clear up other commonly held beliefs about moving that are not necessarily true that they have had to deal with. They have a wealth of experience in the moving industry, so they know what they’re talking about. Lets continue with our countdown!

Myth #4: Getting moving quotes is a waste of time.

This is absolutely not true. Getting moving quotes is an important part of the moving process. Not only is it important to know the price range of a move and how much money everything will cost, but it is also very important to let the moving company know how many things they will be moving. This way every one can have the most accurate information and the move can go a lot more smoothly. An onsite estimate, where a professional estimator comes out to a property and assesses all the things that need to be moved, is the best way to go about getting a quote. This is why Acclaimed Ventura movers offers a free onsite estimate service so that the move can get squared away in advance and all charges are out in the open.

Myth #5: It is not important into what containers items are packed or how they are packed.

One of the most common issues encountered by movers are improperly packed items. Movers cannot guarantee the safety of items that were improperly packed. Items must be secured in boxes without room for much movement to be safe. We have instructional videos on our website that explain how to properly pack a variety of items. You can also get a full service and a company like Acclaimed can do the whole packing job for you. It is also important to note that not all boxes are created equal. Moving boxes are reinforced and thicker walled and more resistant to punctures and tears. Acclaimed Ventura moving company uses only the highest quality materials and you can always contact us for advice.

Myth #6: Labeling items will take too long and they can be unpacked as they are needed.

Many people often fall into this way of thinking. The problem with this is that it rarely works out like planned. There may be an item that you need unexpectedly right after you move or it may take longer than expected to unpack certain boxes. It is important to label the boxes and pack items in a way that they are easily accessible. Whatever time may be saved not labeling will be lost with interest on unpacking unless the items are organized.