Apartment

Apartment Moves: How to Make the Day Go Fast

Apartment moves are usually fast when the building is prepared for movers to arrive. The single biggest factor is the elevator: securing time on it can cut hours off the job.

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Talk to Building Management Early

Reserve the freight elevator, ask about certificate of insurance requirements, and confirm any restrictions on move times so nothing surprises you or the crew.

Stage Boxes Near the Door

Stacking labeled boxes near the front door before the crew arrives lets loading start immediately instead of waiting on room-by-room retrieval.

Protect Common Areas

Corner guards, floor runners, and door jamb protectors keep the deposit intact and make the building manager happy for the next tenant.

Frequently Asked

Do we need a certificate of insurance for the building?

Many apartment buildings request one before move day. Send us the building's requirements and we can provide the certificate directly to management.

What if the elevator is not reserved?

The move can still happen, but shared elevator use slows loading and unloading, which adds time to an hourly job.

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