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If your question isn’t answered below, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. At least in terms of moving. When it comes to such matters, we know what we’re talking about. We’re also pleasant over the phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a guaranteed, all-inclusive flat fee, locked in before your move day. Which means the duration of your move will not impact your move price. We always include the following services at no extra charge to you.
GENERAL:
Local Moving Geeks is the most known and loved moving and storage firm in Sarasota that provides the highest quality of service, performance, safety, competitive pricing, and extensive customer service that sets us distinct from the rest of the industry.
The city's sole online mover provides moving services throughout each year. We also accommodate holiday days and customize your needs.
Sunday is the most opportune day of the week for a move, with less traffic and more parking spaces - especially in "difficult for parking" Sarasota.
If you have one that has a doorman and does not permit moves during weekends, Wednesday and Tuesday could be the ideal days of the week that you should aim for because fewer people are, as per our data, moving on these dates.
We suggest getting in touch with us about 2-4 weeks before your move following your move in terms of complexity and size.
Yes, we can move your belongings cross country, to and from any location in the US in the same way that we move people from within Sarasota, where we base ourselves.
Through our international partners, we can help you pack and meet your international moving requirements with the same care for the details and communications that we apply to the local move.
Weather can impact Sarasota streets and traffic and roads and, in general, add obstacles to the move (like storms or snow). Our movers are well-trained and equipped to move regardless of the weather. If you're expecting rain or snow on your move day, do not fret. We'll be prepared with plastic covers and shovels!
We suggest moving early in the morning. If the schedule of your building allows it, the earliest scheduled time slot begins at 7-9 AM. The earlier we start and finish, the quicker you'll be able to enjoy the new home!
PRICING & PAYMENT:
We determine the guaranteed price using what is listed in the items and based on the access for the truck and the distance between the two locations.
We determine your moving price using the following variables:
- The average volume of the inventory list supplied by the customer and items being moved, and things to be transported
- Distance between the locations. distance between the two sites
- Any other moving needs
- The accessibility of the truck
- Time and date of the move. Time to the move
Based on the size of the move and your move, your moving crew could comprise either a 2/3/4 or a five-person team! A three-person unit is the most typical if you live in a single-bedroom apartment. However, we will send crews with more members on request.
As part of our regular service, we'll provide boxes to hang your clothing, televisions, mirrors, and picture frames and let you put away your personal belongings that can be fit into a standard-size box. We can also enhance your moving plan by adding packing and packing equipment as a component of the moving service, and you won't need to worry about lifting a finger!
Suppose you do not have booked our full packing service or our full packing service. In that case, our standard service will include the following free boxes to use on moving day to hang your clothing, boxes for TVs, mirrors, and picture frames, and we'll leave you to pack up your personal belongings that are easily placed in a standard-size box. Other boxes and packing items can be supplied if you improve the contents of your moving plan to add packing and packing equipment, meaning you won't need to do anything!
The number of steps will be recorded in the contract you signed with us and will be included in the all-inclusive price you've confirmed through one of our moving consultants.
Our estimates are precise and don't cause even the tiniest price changes for more than ninety percent of moves on a moving day. Instead, look up reviews from our various social networks! We will also accept the possibility of a 5% variance regarding the inventory you have on hand, so should you find that you have 5,6 boxes more than the number you estimated, then we'll deal with the extra boxes while ensuring to keep our quote precisely the same. Don't just believe us for it.
We accept credit and debit card payments via our online payment form and cash or certified checks as payment options.
Although tipping depends entirely on the customer's discretion, If you're delighted with the moving crew's work, we suggest tipping 15 to 15 percent of the move total.
Tips aren't included in the expense of your move. While the tipping amount is at clients ' discretion, we suggest tipping 15 to 20 percent of the move total if they are satisfied with the moving team's performance.
Terms and conditions are sent to you for review before scheduling your move and will be included in your booking confirmation! Learn more about the terms and conditions now!
We accept credit/debit card transactions through our online payment form and cash or checks that are certified as payment options.
BEFORE AND AFTER THE MOVE:
Yes, you can! Be sure to communicate with your foreman/call our helpline in case you have to make any changes to the inventory lists covered within your moving quote before the pickup stage that your move is complete.
If you know that your inventory size will increase and you are aware of it, contact our customer service line with an identification number. We can amend the quote to reflect any changes you request.
Keep in mind that any last-minute request that could add significant volumes to the already planned move must be made known before the arrival of your moving team so that we can be prepared and make our schedules according to them.
If you have last-minute items you've decided to take with you, contact our customer service line with the reference number, and we can update the quote to reflect the changes requested.
Keep in mind that last-minute requests that could add significant weight to your scheduled move must be made known before the arrival of your moving crew to allow us to be prepared and determine our schedule.
The hours are 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, seven days a week. The contact number is (941) 676-9110
The hours are 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, seven days a week. The call center is at (941) 676-9110, and contact our customers, the success team.
We will also contact you following your move to discuss your experience and ask to see if we have anything else we can help you with!
Local Moving Geeks does not provide the services of TV, AC mounting, or Wall mounting services. We suggest hiring professionals with expertise in the above services before moving.
Parking in Sarasota is a bit unpredictable. However, we know how to handle it because we are professional movers.
You are not in charge of any parking tickets our team could receive when working on your move.
Our moving crew will be waiting for your contract and moving quote inventory list and details on the table. Before we begin packing/securing your belongings and other belongings, the moving team foreman will request the client to take him to your house and see if there are any items you're leaving to be left behind!
Our moving crews usually do not break to eat food breaks during your move. However, should your move be a more significant move requiring more than 6 hours of labor, if any gaps need to be taken, our foreman will discuss that with you.
Be reminded that Your moving quote will not be contingent on the length that you move.
When planning local moves, food & beverages should be packed last and carefully (make that lids stay sealed).
For moves to storage or long distance moves, food items are not permitted.
DELIVERY AND PICKUP
This will be decided through our customer service and dispatch department. You will be notified a minimum of 48 hours before the time of your move to our Customer Service Department with the date and timeframe.
Delivery windows are the time frame in which your items are delivered to you. The delivery window depends on the amount of your move and the distance. Someone or you must be present to receive the delivery on the specified date.
Local Moving Geeks does offer guaranteed delivery options. You should contact the Moving Specialist to find out if this option is available and also inquire about prices.
Unless there are building or building restrictions, our movers will be on site until the project is complete.
Weather conditions can alter the delivery time if roads are closed due to extreme weather conditions.
In all other instances, weather conditions should not hinder your move because we use professional movers who are adequately educated, ready, and fully equipped to manage all movements even in the worst weather. Once the crew is on-site, the professionalism of their team will ensure your comfort.
It is contingent on the magnitude that you need to move. The Moving Consultant can be in a position to provide a more accurate estimate based on the particulars that you need to consider for your move.
Depending on the size of your job, the teams we have are 2 to 8 people.
Unless your vehicle was the one to receive the ticket, there is nothing to be concerned about.
It is recommended that our customers be present at the time of their move to ensure that you can supervise the entire process. If you are not home, we suggest you select an adult representative you trust to manage the movement into or out (friend or family member assistant). The person must be a legal adult, and the Power of Attorney must be completed before movers arrive at your home and office.
Unpacking and packing
Boxes are available. The sizes are different. Small, medium, large, and wardrobe boxes are available. If you're looking to purchase packages, you could make an appointment in consultation with Your relocation consultant.
Yes. To avoid damage, it is best to empty all drawers. Check out our helpful suggestions to help pack and move before leaving for the movers to arrive.
The use of liquids is not permitted in trucks due to safety reasons.
We can move duffel bags and luggage; however, plastic bags are prone to tearing and breaking easily. They also often bounce off the truck, making them suitable for moving.
We recommend not packing essential documents or items such as personal financial information, car keys, insurance policies, cash, prescription medicine, licenses, birth certificates/passports, jewelry of extraordinary value, etc. You can bring the items with you or have them transported to you by a family or friend member once you move
into. These items are not included in Local Moving Geeks.
No. We wrap and secure your items by wrapping them in blankets or shrink wrap before putting your things onto the truck. This is a standard component of our service.
Miscellaneous
Tipping is not obligatory. However, it is expected. It's a frequent issue when it comes to moving to another location, and we have an excellent blog article about it on our blog.
A straight truck is between 18' to 27 in length. Tractor trailers are 75 feet long.
This isn't feasible due to safety and insurance-related reasons.
