Start with the route
Share your pickup city, destination, preferred pickup date, and any date by which you need delivery. Tell the mover whether your timing can change. If your destination is outside California, mention that immediately so the route and service availability can be discussed.
Create a usable inventory
List furniture by room and estimate the number of packed boxes. Include heavy, oversized, or fragile items separately. If you expect to store, donate, or sell anything before leaving, make clear whether it belongs in the quoted inventory.
Prepare both addresses
Confirm parking, stairs, elevators, loading hours, and building rules at pickup and delivery. If you will not be at the destination, identify who can meet the crew and where items should go. Keep that contact information accessible during transit.
Pack for the trip
Use sturdy boxes, avoid overloading them, and protect fragile contents so they cannot shift. Keep travel documents, medications, keys, and essential electronics with you. Label boxes with both a destination room and a brief contents description.
Before confirming a booking
Review the inventory and the scope of the quote carefully. Discuss any uncertainty about delivery timing, handling, and access. Read about our long-distance moving service and send us the route to discuss your move.