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Here are some useful posts about information from our blog to help you with your move. This will include information about packing, staying sane during the move, and more, as prepared by Top Move Inc. Whether you’re planning a local move or a long-distance move, we know these tips will help our Metro Vancouver customers.

4 Simple Ways to Stay Sane During a Move

1. BE MINDFUL OF YOUR BODY

Stress can add up in ways you may not always be conscious of, which can include a tight neck and shoulders, a clenched jaw, headaches, and other such physical discomfort. To Combat this ensure you are being mindful of your body, remember to just breathe, do some stretches, and don’t miss out on regular gym or yoga activities to de-stress. You can even splurge for a spa day leading up to the move or immediately following it as a reward for your efforts.

2. MAKE A MUSIC PLAYLIST

Music can be an excellent motivator, and having he right music playlist on hand can change packing and moving from drudgery, into a great workout – or at the very least, a less conscious effort.

3. GET A BABYSITTER

Enlisting the help of your children to pack your home can sometimes mean adding work to an already hefty workload. Whether choosing to get a sitter during packing days, or simply taking advantage of a sitter during the day of your actual move, having someone safely watch your children can alleviate added work and stress.

4. HIRE HELP

Top Move Inc. is a full service moving company who proudly provides our customers with experienced Burnaby movers, and will take care of your belongings and ensure same state delivery.

Whether you need us to pack up your larger belongings and big-ticket valuables, or you want to enjoy the convenience of our movers packing up your entire home or office, no moving task is out of question – so please ask about our rates and services.

Give us a call at 1-877-867-6683, or feel free to use our online booking form. We are happy to provide you with a free comprehensive quote for your next move, delivering on our easy-to-use moving services right from the start.

Tips For Moving During The Rainy Season

When it comes to moving, rain is not the ideal condition in which to keep your household items dry. So we want to help you with these tips.

CHECK THE FORECAST

Moving is already a hefty chore, especially if you are choosing to pack and move all of your belongings yourself. So taking the extra step to wrap your items in plastic might be added effort that wasn’t required if it is going to be a sunny day. So save yourself the time and effort by checking the forecast before wrapping all your items in plastic.

WRAP IT UP

That being said, if there is rain in the forecast, then yes – wrap it up. You can purchase large industrial rolls of saran wrap, which are easy to use and will help keep your items dry while keeping your boxes from falling apart under wet conditions.

MARK YOUR ITEMS ACCORDINGLY

Granted, there are things that wouldn’t get hurt if they did end up getting wet, but for items such as dry kitchen food goods or linens – these should definitely be marked accordingly in order to safeguard against wet ruined food and soggy blankets. Or, as an added precaution, any items that shouldn’t come into contact with moisture should be put into a sealed tote.

CONSIDER HIRING RESIDENTIAL MOVERS (AKA TopMove Inc.)

We recognize that a residential move comes with it’s own set of challenges, but we lift that burden with trustworthy service and affordable pricing, ensuring your home is transferred with the attention to detail it deserves – no matter the weather.

If you’re looking for residential or commercial moving service this rainy season, please give us a call at 1-877-867-6683, or use our online booking form. We are happy to provide you with a free comprehensive quote for your next move, delivering on our easy-to-use moving services right from the start.

4 “To-Do’s” Before Moving

There might seem like an endless list of “to-do’s” when you’re moving, but at TopMove we wanted to share what we think are the top “4 “To-Do’s” Before Moving”, to help you better streamline your upcoming move.

1. BANKING

Changing your banking branch might seem inconsequential, but building a relationship at your local community branch is important. Although you might feel like your bank is simply a place where you deposit and withdraw funds, there may come a day when a car loan or home mortgage is needed, and knowing your bank personnel can truly help with those objectives.

In addition, be sure to switch over all of your billing information to your new address as soon as possible as to not miss out on any bills being sent to the wrong location.

2. MAKE THE NECESSARY MEDICAL CHANGE-OVER’S

It is seemingly very difficult to find a family doctor today, so getting a referral from your current doctor to a trusted colleague can mean the difference between acquiring a new local practitioner, and having to spend years waiting at the walk-in clinics. Also make sure you MSP (Medical Services Plan – for BC Residents) information is changed over to your new address; otherwise your insurance could come up against some hiccups.

3. CAR MAINTENANCE

Tuning up your car might not seem high on the priority list before a move, but it is actually an excellent time to make sure everything under the hood is humming along nicely. Having a vehicle mishap in the midst of a move is more than a little frustrating.

4. GET YOUR BEARINGS

Moving can be hard, especially if you are moving with a family – the dog, to the kids, to elderly parents …it’s a transition of schools, parks, friends and familiar settings. So before you move, help yourself and the whole family get by, by getting to know your new surroundings first. Using Google maps and Yelp are the easiest way to:

Search the nearest grocery stores and pharmacies.
Search where the closest parks and schools if you have children or pets.
Find the best restaurants and cafes in the neighbourhood.
Look up fun things to do around town.

Moving is often an exciting and trying time, so by knowing where the local necessities and hot spots are right away can make a big difference on move in day.

At Top Move we’re here to help with all your Burnaby Moving Needs – both residential as well as commercial. We look forward to helping you or your company make an easy transition …so call us and let us know when we can do so.

How To Prepare Your Employees for Moving Office Locations

If you are faced with a corporate move in Metro Vancouver, you likely have quite a few people to orchestrate and help adjust to the situation, so we wanted to help you with a few tips on how to prepare your employees for moving office locations.

MAKE A LIST, CHECK IT TWICE

It is important that whomever is in charge of your office relocation to have a list of what is being moved and when.

At Top Move Inc., we assign a project supervisor to every office move to coordinate the move and to meet your timelines throughout the moving process.

Not only will this help your employees have a timeline for when they need to have their desk area packed and ready to go, it will also help the company as a whole to move without interruption, and to continue “business as usual” within your office.

CONSIDER DESIGNATING DUTIES

Relocating your office is a large task; so don’t shy away from designating duties. Make sure that everyone has role in the moving process, from packing up/clearing out their own space to helping with packing the shared spaces, such as the kitchen. Also, putting certain employees in charge of having shipments forwarded to the new address, as well as things like closing down and setting up service with your internet provider, and having the utilities shut down and set up in your new location etc. are good ways of working efficiently to make the move easier on everyone.

PUMP UP THE MOVE WITH YOUR TEAM

Some people consider transitions difficult, and having to move offices can mean a further commute, new parking regulations or other concerns. So be sure to help reassure your employees of the upcoming move, and have a team meeting about all the new and exciting things their anticipated office location has to offer within their new working location.

When it comes to the relocation of your office, warehouse, or commercial property, a lack of planning and organization will cost you money, but our properly planned and strong coordination skills backed by our project supervisor will ensure a smooth transition from start to finish.

A corporate move can be a great team building exercise if executed well, and we are here to help you every step of the way.

Contact us to arrange a no-cost, no-obligation consultation for your office moving needs in the Lower Mainland, and discover how simple a big move such as this can be.

How to Save Money on Your Next Move

As your chosen movers in Burnaby, Top Move Inc. understands the significant cost to moving. To help our customers save on their moving costs we’ve provided some tips for you.

AVOID VAGUE ESTIMATES

Moving can come with enough surprises, so having a final moving fee that is far above the initial estimate can come as an unpleasant surprise. Safeguard against this by asking for a guaranteed price from your movers, and get it in writing. At TopMove we guarantee a accurate estimate.

TAKE TIME TO PURGE

Taking unneeded items along with you from house to house or business to business will just weigh you down, cost you more and take up your time. Lighten your load and take time before your move to purge items that you no longer need or want. The rule of thumb is, if you have not utilized any given item in over a year, it is unlikely that you will utilize it to any great extent, if at all.

FIND FREE BOXES

Finding free boxes has grown increasingly more difficult as people have become more efficient with their recycling, but if you go during the right time of the week many stores will have their shipping and stock boxes in the back. So ask around, and save a few dollars with free boxes. Just ensure they will hold up in a move.

POCKET YOUR RECEIPTS

Come tax season, you may be able to write off part of your move as long as the distance was significant enough. So keep your receipts for additional money-back savings.

CHOOSE A SLOW SEASON

Traditionally, summer is one of the peak moving seasons as the weather is often clear, making moving less messy for all involved. Often more troublesome months, such as winter, can save you money as moving companies offer cost-saving incentives for residential and commercial moving services.