Vehicle relocation is often a must when it comes to moving. You can use your car to transport things and drive yourself, and your family to your new home. In many cases, when the trip is long distance, transporting your vehicle is a convenient option, you’re saving from miles, you won’t need to be on the road for long hours with someone else will doing it for you, plus your vehicle will be better protected in the trailer than if it is on the road. Vehicle relocation services are a great option with many advantages.

Transportation of vehicles takes place in two ways. The first is through a carrier, with the second through a broker. What is the difference? Carriers are the companies that directly take and ship automobiles. The brokers are the companies that organize the shipping but do not offer the service themselves. Usually hiring a broker is more expensive because you pay the carrier and you also pay the broker’s fees. Besides, it is the broker that chooses the auto transportation company, not you. On the other hand, the broker will handle for you the vehicle transportation, including payments and paperwork. You can decide for yourself which one of the two transportation options for vehicles suits you best. Woody and Sons has you covered with their residential moving services so that you have more time to research and learn about other factors and information going on with your move.

If you have a car, the transportation will be easy. For other vehicles, especially larger ones, you should first inquire if the vehicle transportation companies offer the services that you need. Many car movers will pick up a SUV, ATV, even trucks. Anything over that will require a check, before you can proceed to getting a vehicle transportation quote. Woody and Sons offers long distance moving services to help anyone move across the state of Florida, to all the way across the country.

The quote is to get you information about the possible cost for your vehicle transport. Both the broker and car mover will need to know the vehicle type, its length, height, width, weight, year, make, model, if it is operable, convertible or modified, and the distance of your move. This is how they will be able to tell you the price for the transport of your vehicle. Of course, the price will also differ according to whether you choose a carrier, or a broker, and it will also depend on the prices that the different companies apply. Transporting a vehicle from state to state is also more expensive than short distance moves. If you are moving your business or office, Woody and Sons offers business moving services as well.

It is important to give true information to carriers. If you misrepresent your vehicle as running, if it isn’t, in an attempt to save from the costs, then the transporting company may not be ready with the right truck and equipment to move your vehicle. That would cause the time the truck took to arrive to you will be wasted, and it will only cost you more. Regarding the size of your vehicle, the vehicle transportation companies need this info to choose the best option for a moving vehicle. You can read more about the cost to ship a vehicle, explained in details, in this article. If you are trying to save money, or just have a small move, Woody and Sons can still assist you with labor only moving services, to help give you an extra hand with any moving.

It has to be a reliable company, fully licensed, bonded and insured. And this is something that you have to check, especially if you will be moving your vehicle overseas. It could be difficult to find the right moving company for you, the one that you can really count on, especially if you don’t know any company yourself. That is why it is advisable to use the opportunity to get a quote from us, as we provide a guarantee.

It could be taken from a terminal or from your home. And it could be delivered to any. Terminals are convenient because you may not be able to be present when the truck is available to pick up the vehicle and inspect it, and take the keys. Also, a move from a terminal or to one, are cheaper. All you need to do is select a terminal with the vehicle transport company and agree on when to deliver your vehicle. Be ready to be informed how long the transportation will also take depending on the two means that you choose, through a terminal or from your home.

You will usually be asked to pay a deposit for the move. Or you can pay in advance the whole sum, depending on your preferences. Beware of the companies that accept payments only in cash – usually this is one of the signs of moving scam that you should be careful with. Most companies will take a credit card, a bank wire transfer or a check. Discuss this option with them and choose a method of payment that is convenient for both of you. Some auto shipping companies also accept other methods of payments, just ask, depending on what is convenient for you.

• Transporting a vehicle interstate is more complicated so always have ample time before contacting a shipping company.
• Always check the company before you book it – read reviews, check the USDOT number and the memberships at the Better Business Bureau.
• Follow the mover’s instructions strictly. If for instance you were asked to not place anything inside your vehicle, it is for safety reasons.
• Read well all the paperwork before signing it. Don’t sign on blank sheets.
• Don’t give money without a document proving you have.
• Always stay informed of the carrier’s policy on damages. What will happen if the mover damages your vehicle – what is the procedure for you to be reimbursed?

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Are you thinking about moving to a new city, neighborhood, or state? Many people make moving more complicated on themselves by not going through a quick and easy checklist before deciding on moving to a new place to live. There a few key things to think about before moving to a new city.

Are you moving into a big city, a suburb, or an explosive real estate neighborhood? You should also know what the job market is like in the new location so you will be able to sustain living there. Other factors include crime rate, children, hobbies and leisure, and activities going on in your town. Woody and Sons has you covered with their residential moving services so that you have more time to research and learn about other factors and information going on with your move.

The first thing to be clear about is the type of city or neighborhood you are moving to. How do you personally adapt to living in a big city, suburb, or up and coming neighborhood. Some people love the fast pace, never stopping atmosphere of big cities such as New York City and Chicago. Others enjoy a slower pace of living out in a suburb. There is always the exciting feeling of living in a new neighborhood on the rise with new houses being built every day and new people flowing into your town. Before anything else, you will need to decide which type of living will fit you best. Woody and Sons offers long distance moving services to help anyone move across the state of Florida, to all the way across the country.

The next, and most likely the most important factor in moving, is the job market. The number one reason for moving is for employment, a job, possibly a career. Are you being asked to move for your job, and in that sense already locked down employment in your new place of living. If not, researching the job market will be the most crucial thing you do. Are there available positions in your field, does the business bring in enough customers, revenue, or produce enough service? You will also want to check the unemployment rate in your new city, how many people were laid off in your field in the past year, and how many people were hired in your field. All these are factors of how will you fit in to the current job market so that you can continue living in your new home.

The second factor to think about when moving to a new place is the crime rate. Finding the crime rate in your new town is crucial because it will show how safe your town is and how safe you will be in your home. The crime rate also has a large impact on the prices of real estate. If you are moving your business or office, Woody and Sons offers business moving services as well.

If you have children or plan to have children you will need to look at the school district, available playgrounds and parks in your neighborhood, clubs and sports offered nearby, and activities to do outside of school. Most parents want to send their kids to the best school, so researching into where the best schools in your district are, should be the first task on your list. Is your child in a specific club at their current school? Checking to make sure it is offered at a new school will be vital to keep their interest in this club. Another key topic to check in to is nearby playgrounds and parks. Every child needs to be doing physical activities outside to stay healthy. Are there playgrounds and parks nearby that your children can run around and interact with other kids at? Also, making sure the sports they are interested in are offered close to your new home is another key aspect to take into account. Lastly, checking into what other activities are offered nearby for day trips and summer vacation days. Is there a theme park nearby, a community pool, museums or other activities to keep your children interested in their free time?

The last thing you should check into when planning a move is the activities and nightlife offered in your new town. If you enjoy working out, you will want to check what gyms are nearby. Are there concerts, events, and other activities offered weekly or monthly? If you enjoy going out or even if you don’t, checking into seeing what type of nightlife is going on around you is an important part to keeping you enjoying your time living in your new home. If you enjoy going out, try visiting first to see what nightlife you enjoy near you. If you don’t, checking with store owners or other locals about the night life will give you insight on any disturbances, safety, and other factors that could be affected by night time activities in the area. If you are trying to save money, or just have a small move, Woody and Sons can still assist you with labor only moving services, to help give you an extra hand with any moving.

Next time, before taking the big step to making a move, use this short checklist on choosing your new neighborhood, researching the job market, finding out about children’s activities, and your own personal hobbies will help make the move and settling into your new home a bit easier.

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Moving to a cheaper city is a great way to save some money, cut down on your spending, taxes, daily costs and housing maintenance costs and bills. At least it may seem this way at first. There are advantages and disadvantages to moving to a cheaper area and house. Mainly, the decision for moving to a less expensive area is financial, and the purpose is to save money and cut down on spending. Here we will discuss some useful facts around relocating to a more affordable place, plus some useful information to consider when moving to a cheaper city.

 

Moving to a cheaper city may give you access to cheaper housing. That is you can buy the type and size of home you have with less money than your place currently costs or you could get something smaller. Smaller homes are easier to maintain, and surely cost less, bills are smaller and the time you need to take to maintain a smaller home is less. Or you could buy something better and bigger for the same money. Moving to a cheaper house doesn’t necessarily mean it should be smaller. This decision will depend on your plans, if you want more rooms because of new members of the family or you wish to have a gym in your home for example, then you could look for a larger property to buy or rent. If you plan on making this move across Florida or outside of it to a new state, Woody and Sons offers long distance moving services to help accommodate any of our clients.

 

The cost of living may be lower than the national average but the housing costs may be higher. Moving to a cheaper area doesn’t unfortunately mean that absolutely everything there will be cheaper. When relocating to a different city explore the prices of housing, food, restaurants, etc. to make sure you are clear about what place you will be actually moving to. Check also the local taxes and do your math so you won’t be unpleasantly surprised after your move. Compare all costs and the incomes you expect to have before the move. Housing prices can vary not only between cities, but also between neighborhoods so take a look around before signing anything. If you are looking to make a move from or into a new neighborhood, Woody and Sons has helped countless of homeowners with their residential moving services.

 

Solving the issue with finding employment should also be well considered. The fact that you are moving to a smaller place doesn’t necessarily mean also that you won’t be able to find a job. Explore the sectors where you think you could find work and also what the salaries are. What is the point of moving to a lower cost of living place if you cannot get a job there? Since you are relocating to a more affordable area, it could be that your salary is going to be smaller than what you are getting right now. But then, consider also the proportions in price changes: if your new salary will be 50% lower but your house, its maintenance and daily costs, 20% lower, you should plan how to find a more profitable job or cut your spending. Consider what options you have, if you move to a cheaper city, but the places you like to go on holiday and during the weekends are not that cheap, will you still be able to finance them or will you have to look for cheaper options for holidays as well?

 

In the meantime it is good to get extra information. Study the market, don’t just look around for property types and their costs, but also see what the area can offer in terms of schools, entertainment, sport clubs, cafes, restaurants, etc. You want a place where you can have fun or a place, which are a safer place and a quieter one than a big city? See what the cheaper area you are moving to offers and make sure that this is exactly what you want because moving can be costly and you shouldn’t throw your money in vain. If you are going for a move on a budget, Woody and Sons provides labor only moving services to help load and unload your own ways of transportation.

 

Don’t forget the organization of the move as well. Moving to a less expensive home may allow you to get rid of some things but still relocation is a process that needs time, finances and attention to detail. In this aspect, you can look forward to receiving some help from a quality moving company, but you have to get an estimate first. You can fill in our form for that. Remember to start the relocation organization early so that you have sufficient time to complete every step you need to take.

 

Moving to an affordable area is not more difficult than an average move; you just need to be prepared in advance what you can expect. The main issues regarding your upcoming move are described here. If you need further information, there are plenty of guides with tips, advice and other useful information in TheMovingBlog.com and it’s being regularly updated so come back often to get yourself acquainted with the latest moving news.

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Moving is a complicated task and once it comes down to relocating a company, this task could be even more complex. Moving production facilities could take place for multiple reasons: cutting production, expanding, getting closer to product suppliers, etc. Relocating a factory, warehouse, and offices is related to much more organization than a household move. This is a main reason why you need to be well prepared and informed. You need a plan that gives you tasks to complete step by step, arranged in a timeline in such a way, so that you can save time, effort and costs as much as possible. Woody and Sons has business moving services to help prepare and execute a checklist for Tampa Bay Business moving.

 

First you will need to determine what will be moved. Are these machines, production, office equipment, etc? Define the specific tasks to be completed and set up a time deadline for each of it based on when you need it to be done. Then you will be able to discuss early in the moving process with your production manager the ways in which you can continue to service your customers, despite the move, and whether that is more goods in stock or another suitable solution for you. You don’t want your customers to give up on your products and services because of disruptions in your factory. For instance, you cannot provide production, you are late on orders, and other variables. You may also consider a staged relocation and move different parts of your company at a different time so that production work can continue or be slowed down just a little or for a very short period of time. Think of plan B and alternatives in case a step of the plan goes wrong or is late. Woody and Sons provides Tampa Bay and Orlando residence with residential moving services.

 

The next topic to think about is what type of equipment do you want to move and which mover is experienced in this type of moves? Distribute the tasks to be done by each department in your company. Develop a communication plan like weekly meetings to report work done and solve any issues that have come up. Plan when and how you can be reached in case urgent matters come up. You can also make a meeting with the heads of departments to distribute the tasks to be done. The heads will then redistribute the work to be completed between the personnel in each department. They should make detailed plans of the tasks to be done in a written form and hand it over to the responsible persons. Coordinate between the property and building managers so they will be informed of the specifics of the move. If needed, organize meetings between the building managers and heads of departments of your company for needed clarifications.

 

Then you can execute making a floor plan of the new area where you will position the production facilities, machines, and other departments of your business. Get rid of equipment and other items you don’t need. Inquire your industrial movers if they do recycling services as well. Explain to the movers your concept of the relocation, show them your floor plan, and discuss their possibility to provide to you the services you need in the time you need it and finances you have at your disposal.

 

Whether you are relocating a warehouse, offices or just a piece of equipment, it is highly advisable that you hire industrial movers to assist you. It is more important if the moving company can provide the services that you need. Try to find one company to do all the work. It is more difficult, time consuming, stressful and costly to manage a move with several project managers rather than one. Usually industry machinery and equipment is very expensive, even if second hand. So there should be no joke about which moving firm to select to take up this task. Experience of the company and its personnel are crucial. It may be that the machinery movers are on the market for decades, but the people working have just been hired which brings more risk to the moving process. And not only, make sure before hiring them to ask what sort of equipment they have moved so far to make sure they can manage yours. Is the moving company in BBB, AMSA and what does its USDOT tell you about it? If you want your industrial relocation to take place in time, within the initially planned budget, without problems like disruptions, damages, etc. you should take the task of checking a mover’s trustworthiness seriously. Try to find a company that is expert in the type of move you need it for. Make sure you take a few months at least for finding your mover. If you are making a long distance move through Florida or across the whole nation, Woody and Sons provides long distance moving services.

 

Surely moving industrial equipment is neither an easy, nor a simple task. But these guidelines are a good start to begin planning your move. Ask for help from movers when you need it and remember to look for quality.

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