Best time to relocate for your local or long distance move

Looking for the Best possible rate for your Local Move or Long Distance Move?

Summer / Spring Moving:
Well, summer & spring moving is the highest time for the average person relocated for a lot of reasons.
The kids are out of school and it make it easier to move when your not worrying about changing schools in the middle of the school year. Weather is usually better. Many people use there vacation time to move as well.
The Downside is there is a big demand for the moving industry which causes most moving company to charge premium rates. Also, sometimes hard to get a moving date, due to the demand. You would need to schedule your move about a month in advance for in most cases ,especially if you want a weekend.
Note: There are a lot of companies that charges higher rates on the weekends year round.
We Don't Charge Extra on Weekends!

Winter / Fall Moving:
Fall & Winter is a great time to move for a lot of reasons. The first reason is the weather is cooler in the west states. For local moves you can usually get a cheaper hourly rate and its much easier to schedule a move on short notice. For the long distance rates they can vary because its a slower time of year for the out of state moves, which means the moving companies don't travel as much and if you have a small shipment and the company isn't heading in your direction it could cost more. If you have a normal size move, like household furniture  & a Car you can get a good flat rate for your long distance move.
Downside for Local or long distance from the Mideast & East State weather could be a big factor on your move.


We hope all this information will help make your next move much easier. If you have a questions on your future move Please call us 7 days a week from 7am to 7pm!
Our rates are the Same 7days a week. 602-944-1413 or
 visit our website @ http://jonesmoverz.com

Moving High End Furniture in Phoenix,AZ

Need Qualified Movers to move your High End Furniture or Unique Pieces of Furniture.

There are many options to consider when hiring a professional moving company. If you have expensive or oversized furniture you need to deal with experienced movers that are knowledgeable in your moving needs. You don't just want to hire your average moving company to move your
Baby Grand Piano , Gun Safe, Antiques, Hot Tubs, Pool Tables, Side by side refrigerators & Oversized Furniture. Some of the moving companies charge extra for all of the above pieces.
We don't believe in extra fees for unique pieces of furniture, that should be covered in your hourly rate. So beware of those crazy fees.

So need to check references and check the BBB. see the link to our BBB Review page.Better Business :http://www.bbb.org/phoenix/business-reviews/movers/az-jones-moving-in-scottsdale-az-1000011229/add-review
You need to hire a really moving company, not one that does a little of everything such as painting, pluming, yard work & etc. That isn't a real moving company.
We at Jones Moving have been serving the community for over 30yrs and are very knowledgeable the all types of move. We even hoist large pieces of furniture over balcony's that are oversized.

We are here 7 days a week from 7am to 7pm to answer all you questions on moving services or packing services.
Call us today you won't regret it!! 602-944-1413
http://jonesmoverz.com

Best Moving Companies in Phoenix,AZ

Looking for the Best Moving Company in the Valley

In previous blogs, we talked about why you may need to hire a professional moving company and why its a smart choice. Specifically, what types of questions to ask your movers to ensure you're working with the best moving company in your area. I'm going to help you make a great choice for you on your moving day.

Question 1: How long has the moving company been in business?
This question will give you an idea of their expertise and track record. It’s important to hire a moving company that has been in the business more than a year and knows how to deal with all sorts of furniture. Such as oversize furniture, high end furniture, antiques, baby grand pianos, pool tables, gun safes, hot tubs and any of your packing needs.

Question 2: Can they provide client testimonials?
Testimonials and reviews are a great way to evaluate a business. A company that can’t provide any positive reviews, referrals, either online or on paper, is a company you should be wary of.
See our Testimonials:  http://my-testimonials.com/JonesMoving/3XRHG
Question 3: Are they licensed?
All licensed moving companies that travel long distance should have a US DOT number which is issued by the Department of Transportation.  This shows that they’re a reputable moving company.
Here is our US DOT # 1851753
Question 4: Are they Insured?
Knowing that your moving company is insured will give you a peace of mind. Not only should your moving company have truck insurance, they should have a general liability policy to cover any property damage, both of these policy are extremely important to have. Keep in mind the state only requires moving companies to carry .60 cents per pound per article. Your movers should offer you some sort of moving insurance with a third party for extra coverage. Here is information on a third party company http://movinginsurance.com

While there are other considerations to take in account, these four questions are the most important.
They will give you an good idea about the companies reputation and character. Hiring a moving company that you feel confident in and can trust to handle your most precious belongings is absolutely crucial. Don't settle for a company that's cheap. Spend a little extra for a company that you can be sure to get the job done right with no damages.


Give us a Call 7days a week from 7am to 7pm we are here to help you make a smooth transition to your new place.
Let our family help your family. 602-944-1413 http://jonesmoverz.com

Cheap Moving Companies in Phoenix,AZ

Things you need to know when looking for Movers!

There are many options when you start searching for a local moving company or long distance movers. So your question is how do I know where to start to find a good, dependable, reasonable priced mover.
Well, there are three categories of moving companies. I'm going to set your mind at ease ,by giving you some important information.

Cheap Movers: 
Looking for a cheap local movers, here is what you need to know and need to ask yourself or the movers. If you are hiring a Moving Company that is charging $35.00 per hour for 2-men or $49.99 per hour for 3-men, it usually too good to be true.
They usually charge extra fee’s which always ends up costing more money in the end. If you do the math for the labor, truck fee, gas and insurance, there wouldn’t be enough money for that company to stay in business.
So many if these companies charge extra for stairs, heavy items, Shrink wrap, fuel charges, mileage and many more that could end up costing more ,than if you would have went with a reparable professional moving company.
When hiring a Licensed Professional Moving Company you will pay less in the end. They usually get done a lot faster with no damages.
They usually don’t have a truck and you would need to rent a truck for them to move you. 
  Most of the companies are not on Google Maps or Yelp and Some of these companies on Craigslist have changed their name, due to bad reviews.
Cheap Long Distance Movers: There are a lot of moving companies that say they do long distance moves , but in realty they usually sub it out to a third party company. When the third party gets there they can change the price since you didn't ever talk with them about your move. Which will put you in a big bind ,since you need to move on short notice. So you need to ask the company doing your move, will your company be the ones moving me or another company. Also, Ask them to email the  quote so you have something to go by when the movers show on loading day.

Mid Price Movers & Family Owned:
Most mid price movers are family owned or individually owned and they take great pride in there business. These company want to keep a good reputation in the community and are licensed and insured to protect you and them self. They will provide the truck, tools, dollies, pads, experienced movers with background checks. They usually don't have hidden charges for stairs, heavy items, mileage fee, tape & etc..
Average rates are 2-men @ $65.00 per hour and 3-men @ $100.00 per hour + travel time
On the onsite estimate you will usually get one of the owners that would do your estimate which is good ,because they have knowledge in what it take to do the move.
Long distance moves: Some companies do work with the third party companies so do your homework.
The Owner of our company does all of our long distance moves and he has been in this business for over 30yrs. He loves his job and it show with all his happy customers.

Van line Moving company & Franchise Movers:
The Big companies and franchise company are usually high by the hour for local moves due to the large overhead, such as salesmen and office staff that helps ran the company and high pay scales and health plans. For the most part the movers have to get certified by getting trained by there own training team. The estimators are salesmen and have never even done a local or long distance job. They are usually high pressure salesman  for the customer to book on the spot.
Long distance moves are done by owner operators, which usually have to contract help at either end for loading and unloading.  The driver is paid a flat rate and they have to pay there own labor and expenses.

With all of the information you will need to check on your movers at the BBB for reviews that will make you feel comfortable and trustworthy to choice the right company for you.
If there is anything we can help you with please Call us 7days a Week. 602-944-1413 or visit our website: http://jonesmoverz.com

Planning Your Office Move

Common Office Moving Mistakes

Let us help you from making some common mistakes when moving your
office to a new location. Many companies don't think they can afford to hire a professional moving company, so they assign the responsibility to a member of their own staff. But reality is that most employees have little to no experience of managing an office relocation project.  Let's face it moving office can be a full-time job in itself and not to mention that you have to continue to take care of your day to day responsibilities.
The bottom line is staying on budget and minimum hassle and business disruption.
You can get your office move on track from the outset. Moving your office doesn't have to be a stressful experience... Especially if you follow our helpful tips.

1. Start planning early, underestimating  what is involved in the relocation process.
2. Packing should be started as early as possible. Have all employees do there own area before moving day. If you need help with packing service we can assisted you with that service. It can become overwhelming to try and do everything on your own.
3. Contact your building manager to reserve the elevator. Also, check on insurance requirement , some buildings will require your moving company to have a General Liability Policy. 
4. Staging your office move is a very important key.
5. Labeling or Color Code Rooms: This will help all your employees and movers to know where items will go at the new location.
6. Hiring Professional Moving Companies. There are many movers out there, so do your homework and make sure you fine the moving company that can help you with you moving needs. Such as Experienced , Efficient , Timing this will mean a lot on moving day. Cheapest moving company will not be the answer on this day.
7. Empty File cabinet. The lateral file cabinet will need to be empty by moving day. Vertical four draw or two draw cabinet don't need to be emptied out.
   
8. Disassemble Desk, Cubicles: This should be done the day before your move, make sure you have someone that is good with taking apart and putting them back together. Use bags to put the hardware into and label them. Our movers are very experienced with disassembling and reassembling anything you may need.

We believe if you put all of these tips in your plans it will make your moving process go much smoother. Call us 7 days a week from 7am to 7pm to hire us your next office move. http://jonesmoverz.com 
602-944-1413

Apartment Moving in Phoenix,AZ

 

Apartment Moving Tips

 

 

 Moving to a new apartment can be an exciting time and also a very stressful at the same time. Here is a few things that will help make your moving transition go smooth as possible.

•  Packing early all the things you don't use on a daily base. See our packing blog for correct ways to do your packing. There is a science behind packing everything the right way so things don't break when moving them. You could always hire professional packers if you don't have time to do it yourself. Pack a Essential box it will  be very important to have access to that right away with toiletries, snacks, sheets, blankets ,clothes, shower curtain & etc..
•  Moving yourself or hiring a professional moving company. You may save in the long run with hiring experienced  movers. Most moving companies in the valley will provide the truck, tools, pads, dollies and will include the gas and insurance for that truck. Bonus is that will save your back and Not have to worry about asking friends or family to help with your move. Downside, doing it yourself you will need to worry about renting a truck, paying for gas, mileage and insurance for that truck. Not to mention the equipment you will need to moving your furniture and protect everything as well. There is a higher risk of you ,your friends, or family from damaging your furniture that you care so much for.  
• Reservation , If your moving from a high rise building you may need to contact the building manager to reserve the elevator for your move in or out. Some High rise building will need General Liability insurance by the moving company. We have that policy for any of the buildings in the valley.
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• Dresser & Chest  when hiring professional movers they should tell you to keep everything in your dresser drawers and take any valuable & breakable out to move them. Professional movers will have pads and big rubber bands to keep the drawers from opening. If they use tape they are wasting your money and time. If your moving yourself , You could use tape, because most likely will not have rubber band to keep them closed.
• Disassembling of Beds, Desk and Dismounting TV's get baggies for the hardware of beds, desk and anything that may need to taken apart and label them so you will know where they go to. When you hiring our moving company we will take apart anything you need us to and we will dismount the TV's at No Extra Charge. We can reassemble everything expect the TV's we would need to come back out to do that service for extra charge.
• Oversized Couch or furniture, for very large furniture you may need to measure your exterior and interior doors, stairway and halls. We at Jones Moving can usually hoist over the balcony with a extra man on the job. Please advise if your have oversized pieces so your moving company can bring an extra guys out on moving day.
• Take Pictures of both places. When renting its important to make a list of items you notice that are damaged or not working and give them to the manager for your protection. Pictures will help you when moving out to remember if the damages where there or not.
• Local Moving hours for apartment moves. These hours can be more or less depending on  your location from and to, stairs, long walks, elevator or how ready you are to move. 1-bed apartment 1st floor to 1st floor usually takes about 2hrs , 2-bedroom apartment 1st to 1st floor usually takes about 2-3hrs, When there are stairs it can take about 1hr longer. If you have a lot of misc or small boxes it can take longer as well.
• Cheap Movers In the valley, are not as best for doing a local apartment move. They will charge you extra for stairs, tape, shrink, fuel fee, mileage . They may not even offer you a truck. They need to get the cost up to make up for the cheap rates, so beware and do your research to so if they reputable in the valley.

 

We hope these moving tips will make your moving process go much smoother. If we can help answer any questions or concerns, Please Call us 7days a week from 7am to 7pm

We hope to assisted with your next move. 602-944-1413 Visit our website @ http://jonesmoverz.com

 



Climate Control Storage with Jones Moving

 

Why You Need Climate Controlled Storage:

Once you've put your valuables items in to storage you don't want to be in constant worry that they could be getting damage . Weather your holding them until you can find a space for them in your home, or you ran out of space and needed extra storage, you want your belongings to be safe and well taken care of.

That’s why we offer climate controlled storage. We don’t want you to worry that during the sweltering summer months, your family heirlooms or furniture are in danger. Here are the benefits of investing in climate controlled storage for your belongings.

 *It eliminates heat damage to items. Items like antiques, baby grand pianos, pictures, paintings, art work and electronics can become damaged by extreme heat. No need to worry if you’ve placed items in our storage. We set the temperature at 78 degrees year round.

*Humidity can wreak havoc on your hair, so what do you think it could do to your furniture if it’s not in a well enclosed space? Wood can become warped and damaged. Metals can begin to rust and change color. You’ll have peace of mind with your things in our climate controlled storage. Phoenix monsoon season will be no big deal!

*Because our Storage Vaults are indoors, there’s no exterior exit. This means added security for your precious items. We perform regular inspections just to ensure each of our customer’s storage vaults have not been tampered with. There’s no public access to the warehouse and our facility is secured 24 hours a day. We also have weekly pest control spraying our facilities.

*All furniture is padded and shrink wrap for protection. That is included with our service to our customer at no extra cost.

 

While you relax in your nice cool home during the summer months and bask in the warmth during the winter, you can rest assured that the items in your climate controlled storage. Our warehouse storage vaults are moderately priced and we offer long or short term storage rentals space. Ask about our move in specials.

Related: How to Properly Pack Fragile Items

For a peace of mind for your storage needs, Give us a call at 602-944-1413 to see if our climate controlled storage units are the ones for you. http://jonesmoverz.com

 

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