Moving Tips from Our Experts

Scheduling:

Please try to schedule your move 2 weeks in advance (we will of course do what we can to accomodate any time frame). Keep in mind the summer months are the busiest, as are the beginning of the month and end of the month.

Floors/Sidewalks

1. Employees cannot remove shoes while moving
2. Sidewalks and driveways need to be cleared of ice and debris.
3. Uptown Transfer is NOT responsible for tire marks on driveway.
4. Uptown Transfer has runners for hardwood floors and carpet.

Packing

1. If you're packing your own items, DO NOT overload boxes. Please label what room they are going to.
2. Completely fill boxes with items or fill with paper to fill any openings.
3. Remove all jewelry, money, and breakables from dressers.
4. Uptown Transfer is NOT responsible for damage to items in “owner packed” boxes unless there is visible damage to the box.
 

Electronics

1. All Electronics / Computers should be unhooked and put in boxes.
2. Televisions / Monitors do not need to be packed.
3. Uptown Transfer is NOT responsible for working conditions of electronics unless visual damage is evident.

Furniture

1. Uptown Transfer can assemble and disassemble basic furniture.
2. Uptown Transfer is not responsible for pressed wood. We can move it with customer's approval.

Appliances

1. Disconnect all appliances.
2. Refrigerators and freezers must be empty.

Miscellaneous

1. Small plants must be in box and labeled plants.
2. Large plants can be moved but Uptown Transfer is NOT responsible for damaged plants.
3. Propane tanks need to be removed from grills.
4. Exercise/Weight Machines need to be disassembled.
5. Uptown Transfer is NOT responsible to damaged lamps not packaged.
6. Uptown Transfer is NOT responsible to damaged pictures not packaged.

Garage

1. Gasoline, paint, oil, and chemicals do not go on the truck.
2. Yard tools can be packed in trashcans or wardrobe boxes.

Contact us at (612) 827-3826
to schedule commercial or residential moving services.