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Dixie Moving & Storage can assist you with your upcoming move by taking care of all the details. Rely on our St. George movers to assist you every step of the way.
We know that the key to a successful move is planning. Planning and organizing your move will help to alleviate the stress of moving and avoid any surprises. The relocation process takes anywhere from 90–120 days. During this time, make plans for getting to your destination by working with Dixie Moving & Storage. We’ll help you to plan what needs to get done before moving day, on the day itself, and upon arrival, organizing all the small and big details. The more organized you are, the less stressed you will be.
When using a professional mover, be aware that the summer months are the busiest. Be sure to contact your Dixie Moving & Storage and Bekins agent 30–45 days prior to your preferred move dates so that you are not disappointed.
Use our moving checklist as a reference to begin planning your local or long distance move!
A move can be especially trying for children. Here are some tips to ease their concerns:
Be sure that young children are not there on loading day as they may become upset that their things are going on the truck. We suggest that they spend the day with family or friends to minimize their anxiety about the move. Proper planning will assist your children in the transition to your new home and community.
Pets cannot be moved on the moving truck. Arrange for other transportation for your pet well in advance. You might want to visit your veterinarian to get your pet’s health records, update tags, and to obtain tranquilizers to calm your pet during transport. Also, be sure that pets are not running around on moving day to avoid getting in the way of movers.
In most cases, plants should not be moved. Your interstate or local movers cannot be responsible for the care of plants, and many states quarantine plants at all times. If you do choose to take plants with you, we recommend transporting them in your personal vehicle, and not on Dixie Moving & Storage’s Bekins truck.
Once your items are packed by yourself or professional packers, they are ready to be loaded. The day before moving day, you will be called by a Dixie Moving & Storage and Bekins customer care specialist to schedule moving times and discuss any last minute details.
It is your responsibility to be there on moving day. If you cannot be at your home or business location, you must designate someone else to be present on your behalf. Be assured that your items will be loaded and transported by professionally trained service providers experienced in proper loading techniques to minimize damage in transit.
Dixie Moving & Storage knows how important it is to protect your home, so we use floor runners and special padding throughout the house or building to avoid any damage to carpeting, flooring, doorways, and molding during the move-out. We will also use stretch wrap or padding to protect upholstered furniture or any other furniture that can cause damage to other items.
Your moving truck driver will prepare an inventory of items to be moved. Each item’s physical condition before loading will be noted in the report. We’ll make sure that each item is listed and that its condition is accurately indicated. Each item to be moved will be labeled with an inventory sticker and numbered so that it’s matched on the inventory sheet and carefully organized. Both you and the driver will sign the inventory to finalize the items being loaded and moved.
Our St. George movers will load your goods onto the moving truck using secure straps if necessary. Once the van is loaded, you will be asked to sign your Bill of Lading (shipping contract) to confirm agreed upon services, schedules, selected valuation coverage, and to authorize the transport of your household goods being moved.
Again, it is your responsibility to be present on delivery day. Be sure to have your payment ready, as payment is required upon delivery, unless other billing arrangements were made in advance. Accepted methods of payments include cash, cashier’s check, traveler’s check, credit card (with prior approval), or money order. Be aware that personal checks cannot be accepted.
As the driver unloads each item, carefully inspect each item for damage and check it off the driver’s original inventory form. If any item is damaged or missing, you must identify the missing items and/or note the damage on the driver’s inventory. This is required if a claim is filed and settlement is to be made. After unloading, you will be asked to sign the inventory form. Before you sign, be sure that you accompany the driver for one last inspection of your shipment and your residence. Your signature indicates that you have received your articles in the same condition (unless noted) as when they were picked up by Dixie Moving & Storage for transportation.
Don’t stress over completing all the planning, packing, and moving on your own. Our local and long distance movers at Dixie Moving & Storage know how to help make the process as efficient as possible by following these and other packing and moving tips.
Give our moving company a call at (435) 628-2281 to meet with our packers and movers and receive a free estimate!