Sometimes, a moving date isn’t flexible, especially if you had already sold or bought a house with an upcoming closing date; or you have a lease ending soon. In such cases, it is important to have an access to all the critical services you need for relocating. Many states in the US have ordered temporary closure of the non-essential businesses due to the pandemic; however as moving services are generally considered as “essential”, most moving companies are still open in all the states. (As the decision about closures is left by the government to individual franchise owners, there may be a few companies that are temporarily closed)
If you do not have the flexibility to change or postpone your moving date, finding a moving company during the current COVID-19 shutdowns wouldn’t be really tough as you might think. But the question that’s probably bothering you more right now is that if you should even consider moving during COVID-19? Well, if you can’t really wait till the social distancing measures are lifted; it is still very much possible to move safely. However, that would need some good homework at your end. If you cannot postpone your move but are concerned about exposure to the deadly virus, look for the best moving company in NYC. Work closely with them to learn what all they’re doing to ensure a safe move for their clients during the current challenging times.
Moving companies across the US have set their own practices to safely operate under the pandemic, and have strict protocols put into place around physical distancing & sanitization. In case you have any questions or concerns about the COVID-19 policy of the company you work with, make sure you discuss them all prior to booking.
In order to successfully run our moving company operations while social distancing, we at Beacon Moving & Storage have changed some of our usual procedures and made modifications to our policies so we can continue serving you in the best possible way even during the pandemic.
Here’s How We Are Protecting Our Employees
- The very first step that we’ve taken to safeguard our staff is that we have implemented a social distancing strategy. We have asked most of our office personnel to work from home, while equipping them with the technology they need to do their job remotely.
- We also perform daily screenings with our moving employees, ask them to report any symptoms, & check their temperature before the start of their shift.
- We have provided our moving teams with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), including hand sanitizer, gloves, masks, etc.
- When it comes to large packing jobs, we instruct our team members to frequently wash their hands throughout the day, or use sanitizer in case water & soap are not available.
- In order to limit contact with customers during the moving process, we instruct our moving professionals to maintain a six feet social distance from them.
- We have updated our cleaning procedures as well. They include –
- Disinfecting the trucks many times a day.
- Avoiding re-usable bins & boxes during the moves
Here’s How We Are Safeguarding Our Customers
The steps we have taken for protecting our employees also benefit our customers; however there are still some more steps we take to provide the latter with additional safety.
- Like our employees, we also recommend our customers to limit contact by maintaining a six feet social distance from our experts handling their move.
- Apart from that, we advise them to wear masks during the initial walk-through when our moving crew arrives at their place, and follow the basic safety protocols, like washing hands multiple times all through the moving process.
- Also, we’ve eliminated customary business traditions, like handshakes or signing of any physical paperwork. In place of that, we are providing them a way to electronically sign all moving related documents.
- Since the pandemic, we have changed the quote process into a virtual experience for our customers using tools such as Zoom and Google Hangouts that allow us to collect important information that we need for providing them with an estimate.
Some suggestions by our experts on how you can prepare for your move during the pandemic
Being an experienced moving company, we know how important it is to have a moving plan in place whether you are relocating long distance or just down the block. It becomes even more important when you are moving during the pandemic. You ought to remain one step ahead to make sure you have all the necessary packing supplies (since you cannot be running back & forth to the store), and also have enough time left for packing and getting ready for the moving day.
To prepare for a move amid COVID-19, we advise you to keep in mind the following tips:
- Confirm your booking & discuss the best practices for moving day.
- If you are packing by yourself, purchase all the necessary supplies in one go.
- Do not use free or recycled moving boxes just to save money
- Clean your belongings as you pack them
- Leave no moving-related task to the last minute
When planning a move amidst COVID-19, it is extremely important to follow all the standard pandemic rules & apply them to your house/office move. Social distancing as well as sanitization requirements must also be upheld.
One good thing about moving during the pandemic is that you would have more time to organize your house before your move & get rid of the stuff that do not need or want anymore. If you want to donate unwanted items, such as clothes, furniture, linens, or non-perishables, simply call the place where you’d like to donate & check their policies. Due to the ongoing pandemic, many people are in need of basic amenities; but because of the strict guidelines, it won’t be as easy as driving to a donation center nearby & dropping off stuff like before. You may be required to meet certain requirements before donating any goods. However, that shouldn’t stop you from doing what you want to, right? So, go ahead, check a few charities near your place, and donate all the stuff that would increase your moving costs, but might be useful to someone.
Online Booking Procedure
As one of the best moving companies in New York, we – Beacon Moving & Storage allow our customers to book their move with us online so that they do not have to step out of their house unnecessarily. After taking a virtual tour of our services and packages, you can complete most of the procedure online to get started! This includes everything from paperwork to discussions on the potential challenges, etc. Before you sign the agreement, we digitally send you all the terms and conditions so that all your doubts are clear. When it comes to payment, we prefer digital modes over cash for any transactions.
What If You Want To Reschedule Your Move?
At Beacon Moving & Storage, we work diligently to ensure a safe and stress-fee moving experiences. During the ongoing difficult times, we remain flexible to our customers’ needs. We understand that you may have concerns about moving or some other reasons to postpone your move during the pandemic. Hence, upon request, we would re-schedule your move at no additional charges.
We will keep updating our site with new moving regulations/changes, so kindly check back if you have any additional questions about what to expect while moving with us during the pandemic.
To learn more about us or our services, feel free to visit our official website www.beaconmoving.com. You can also reach out to us if you are looking for last minute movers in California by writing to us at info@localhost or simply dialing our toll-free number 888-966-8323.