Apartment moving has its own set of problems.
There may be no driveway.
The elevator might need to be reserved.
The truck may have to park around the corner.
The couch may fit inside the apartment but not inside the elevator.
And three flights of stairs can turn a small move into a serious workout.
Move Precision provides apartment moving services throughout New Orleans and Louisiana with a focus on the things that actually affect the job.
Talk to the Building Before Moving Day
Before the movers arrive, ask management:
Does the elevator need to be reserved?
Is there a service elevator?
Are there specific moving hours?
Where can the moving truck park?
Is there a loading entrance?
Are there gate codes?
Are there building requirements for movers?
Does management require advance notice?
Do not wait until the truck is outside to learn the rules.
Stairs Change the Job
A second-floor apartment is different from a fourth-floor walk-up.
Tell us:
How many flights?
How narrow are the stairs?
Are there tight landings?
Is the building interior or exterior access?
What large furniture needs to travel those stairs?
These details help determine crew size and moving time.
Elevators Can Help—or Slow Things Down
An elevator does not always make the move fast.
A small elevator may only hold a few pieces at once.
Residents may still be using it.
The truck may be far from the elevator entrance.
Large furniture may not fit.
When possible, reserve the service elevator and confirm the route from the apartment to the loading area.
Measure the Big Furniture
Apartments can have narrow entrances and hallways.
Before moving day, pay special attention to:
Sofas.
Sectionals.
Beds.
Large dressers.
Dining tables.
Desks.
If something looks questionable, measure it.
Then measure the door and the route.
Sometimes furniture needs to be disassembled before it moves.
Moving Into or Out of Storage
Apartment moves often involve storage.
Move Precision can help load or unload:
Storage units.
Rental trucks.
Portable containers.
Commercial storage facilities.
If you are doing the driving yourself, labor-only moving may be all you need.
A Small Apartment Still Deserves a Plan
The number of bedrooms does not always tell us how difficult a move is.
A small apartment with poor access can take more planning than a larger home with a driveway.
Tell us about the building, not just the apartment.
That information helps us prepare properly.
Moving Apartments?
Send Move Precision your moving date, origin, destination, floor level and building information.
If there are stairs, elevators or difficult furniture, tell us about those too.
CTA: GET AN APARTMENT MOVING ESTIMATE
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