Moving Tips
12 Moving TipsEvery Minnesotan Should Know
We've carried a lot of couches up narrow stairwells. After hundreds of moves across Minnesota, we know exactly what makes moving day go smoothly — and what turns it into a mess. Here are the twelve things we wish every client knew before we showed up.
Tip 01
Book Earlier Than You Think
Minnesota moving season (May–Sept) books fast. Book 2+ weeks out. Summer? Book 4–6 weeks ahead. Don't wait.
Tip 02
Be Fully Packed on Arrival
When we arrive and boxes still need filling, the clock is running and your bill is climbing. Every box sealed and ready.
Tip 03
Label Every Box by Room
"Miscellaneous" is not a room. Label with the destination — Kitchen, Master Bed, Office. Saves time on both ends.
Tip 04
Clear All Pathways First
Walk every hallway, doorway, and staircase the night before. Move rugs, shoes, and obstacles. Clear path = fast move.
Tip 05
Disassemble the Night Before
Bed frames, big desks, tall shelving. Break it down, bag the hardware, tape the bag directly to the piece it belongs to.
Tip 06
Heavy Items in Small Boxes
Books, tools, dishes go in small boxes. Pillows and bedding go in large boxes. Heavy items in large boxes break and injure.
Floor protection laid before anything moves — standard on every CPM job.
Pro Tip
Professional movers should always lay floor runners before a single item is moved. We do this on every job automatically. If a mover skips this step, that tells you everything about how they work.
Tip 07
Keep an Essentials Bag With You
Meds, charger, change of clothes, toiletries — rides with you, not on the truck. You'll thank yourself at 10pm.
Tip 08
Disclose Specialty Items Early
Pianos, hot tubs, gun safes — tell us when you book, not when we arrive. These change crew size and equipment needed.
Tip 09
Reserve the Elevator Early
Twin Cities apartment buildings book service elevators weeks out. Don't show up without a reservation — it adds hours.
Tip 10
Arrange for Kids & Pets
Open doors, heavy furniture, chaotic pace — not a safe place for kids or pets. Send them elsewhere for the day.
Tip 11
Protect Your Floors
Floor runners before anything moves — standard on every CPM job. If your mover skips this, it's a red flag.
Tip 12
Do a Final Walkthrough
Every closet, cabinet, attic, basement — before we leave. We've seen people leave irreplaceable things behind.
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