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Plan Your Move Successfully!
Here are some great tips to make your move a success!Prepare for a Successful Move Day!
First, we want to thank you for trusting Summit with your move! We will help you every step of the way.
The secret to a successful move is preparation on both sides – you can rest assured that we will have trained professionals with proper equipment showing up on move day. But what can you do in order to make the move go as smooth as possible? Here are some tips:
Packing Before Your Move Day
What You Must Pack and Transport Yourself
You must pack and transport all valuables, financial documents, money, jewelry, medicines, and hazardous materials. If this is a problem for you please contact your sales representative immediately.
Finish Packing BEFORE Your Move Date.
If you do not think you will be ready for your scheduled move date, call us and we can provide additional packing services!
How Your Items Should Be Packed
- HEAVY ITEMS go in small boxes.
- DO NOT OVERPACK boxes and make sure that they are taped closed. This includes totes! Need Boxes & Supplies?
- LABEL BOXES CLEARLY. Label top and sides of boxes to where it will be going in your new home. For example, master bedroom, kitchen, family room. Color coded labels work very well!
- DO NOT USE plastic bags or garbage bags. Use of bags for packing limits how well we can pack your items in our trucks and does not properly protect your belongings.
- DO NOT USE boxes without tops.
- DO NOT PACK with small boxes, generally under 12”x12”x12”.
- LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF LOOSE MATERIALS and small, shoebox sized boxes. These items do not pack well in our truck and take much longer to handle. Call your sales representative for ideas and support on how to prepare!
Your Items
- Identify any delicate, expensive or previously damaged items to our crew when they arrive.
- Pressboard and IKEA-type furniture: This furniture is designed to be assembled once and kept in place. We will make a best effort to move this type of furniture but cannot guarantee structural integrity after the move.
- Certain exercise equipment and pool tables may need to be disassembled by a third party prior to your move day.
Your TV, Electronics & Appliances
- Remove TVs from the wall before your move day.
- All TVs must be in their original boxes, or in boxes sold/rented by Summit Moving. We accept no liability for moving TVs that are not properly boxed and protected.
- DISCONNECT WATER LINES for refrigerators, freezers and washers.
- DISCONNECT GAS LINES for dryers and grills.
Logistical Planning at Your Old and New Home
- Clearly mark any items that ARE NOT being moved.
- Moving during inclement weather? All snow and ice must be removed prior to our crews arriving. We reserve the right to delay a move due to unsafe conditions. We take all appropriate actions to protect your home while moving during rain or snow, but you can expect that some water and snow may be tracked into your home. We cannot remove our shoes in your home, this creates a dangerous slipping risk to our crews.
- If you do not have a finished driveway and walkway at your new home we need to know well before the move. Please note that we cannot park our large and heavy trucks on driveways that are not at least 60 days old.
- If you have newly carpeted or finished floors let us know.
As always, we are available to Help You Every Step of the Way!℠ Please contact your salesperson with any questions.
Our Clients Feedback
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I really enjoyed the stress free job that was done on my home I broke my to my friends I said the price cost less than what they were thinking
Stormy M.3 weeks agoWe had a very pleasant experience with this company. They sent a big crew (lead by Mike I, Rich S, Tim P, Tyler, Rick and Josh). Very good communications from my first call to completion of move. Crew was... read moreWe had a very pleasant experience with this company. They sent a big crew (lead by Mike I, Rich S, Tim P, Tyler, Rick and Josh). Very good communications from my first call to completion of move. Crew was run by people who set a positive tone. Very respectful of us and our stuff. Got the job done well and rapidly. I have hired them for a second job. read less
Vern A.4 months agoI was very pleased with Summit Moving and Storage. John S, Jon T, and Kevin Boyd were excellent! Nothing was damaged, they put everything where I wanted it and even moved furniture to where I was very happy with it,... read moreI was very pleased with Summit Moving and Storage. John S, Jon T, and Kevin Boyd were excellent! Nothing was damaged, they put everything where I wanted it and even moved furniture to where I was very happy with it, .
I would highly recommend them. read lessLiz E.6 months agoWe contracted with Summit Moving & Storage for our out of town (80 miles) move. I can't say enough about team --Mike I., Rich S., Johnny S. & Josh D--who moved us. They took exceptional care with our grandfather clock,... read moreWe contracted with Summit Moving & Storage for our out of town (80 miles) move. I can't say enough about team --Mike I., Rich S., Johnny S. & Josh D--who moved us. They took exceptional care with our grandfather clock, which was a huge concern of ours. I was impressed with their teamwork--how they would stop and help spot others carrying furniture in so that there was no damage to the house or the furniture. They were helpful in placing furniture and moving it if we didn't like the original placement. They moved rugs to better center the room. They moved furniture in our old house so that rooms weren't empty for showing. There was nothing they refused to do. They were so helpful! I can't recommend them enough! You won't be sorry. read less
Peggy C.6 months ago -
I called this team to assist my grandmother with getting some large items out of her house. They were able to schedule the work to happen in a few days. The customer service was great. They were helpful and very accommodating.
Lannetta K.7 months agoMy move was wonderful. Mike and the crew were excellent! I've been so busy, and now time has elapsed and I can't remember their names. They all were exceptional and I hope that they all receive the accolades... read moreMy move was wonderful. Mike and the crew were excellent! I've been so busy, and now time has elapsed and I can't remember their names. They all were exceptional and I hope that they all receive the accolades they truly deserve. They were professional and efficient, and they truly made a stressful event more like a blessing. I believe one young man was named Q. They were absolutely the best! read less
Cheryl G.8 months agoToday I had Summit Moving & Storage move me into my new home. JP was very professional, kind & helpful. John Sylvester & Tyler J were also a part of the team. All three guys were very... read moreToday I had Summit Moving & Storage move me into my new home. JP was very professional, kind & helpful. John Sylvester & Tyler J were also a part of the team. All three guys were very nice and thorough. I was able to go to a meeting for my new home and they stayed to pack everything up and then locked the doors so I could continue putting my new house together. I highly recommend this company and would specifically ask for JP to be the lead of the team! Thank you JP!! read less
MerryAnne S.10 months ago -
We had a great experience with this company and crew. They moved our furniture and boxes from a storage unit into our house and were efficient, helpful and professional. We had an estimate for the cost but at... read moreWe had a great experience with this company and crew. They moved our furniture and boxes from a storage unit into our house and were efficient, helpful and professional. We had an estimate for the cost but at the end it was substantially reduced because it didn't take them the full amount of time they thought. I can imagine that another company might not be so honest. That was quite a pleasant surprise! read less
Mary Lou H.10 months agoAt the time of this review it is summer, 2021 during the crazy housing boom. Along with houses selling quickly, little to choose from, and sky-high prices, even if you could find a new house it was nearly impossible... read moreAt the time of this review it is summer, 2021 during the crazy housing boom. Along with houses selling quickly, little to choose from, and sky-high prices, even if you could find a new house it was nearly impossible to find a mover. Well, Summit came to our rescue and they did a great job. Their guys showed up on time, worked their butts off, and were very pleasant and good-humored throughout the ordeal. Everything was moved safely and they finished in under their time estimate. Shout out to Kasey, Deante, and Rob. Thanks, guys. read less
1iar S.11 months ago -
Our move was done by David, Tim P and Devan and was fantastic. They arrived on time, were extremely professional and done in a timely manner with the utmost of care to all of our belongings. I would highly recommend... read moreOur move was done by David, Tim P and Devan and was fantastic. They arrived on time, were extremely professional and done in a timely manner with the utmost of care to all of our belongings. I would highly recommend Summit Moving to anyone for their next move read less
Kim H.1 year agoThe move went on without any hiccups. The movers -John Schaar, Smitty and David- were particularly helpful and patient. I highly recommend Summit Moving and these guys.
Jewell Cardwell WilliamsJewell C.1 year agoUsed them for two cross country moves this past summer. They contact with Wheaton for those and both crews did a good job. Two of the movers drive your items so some of the same people on other side. They... read moreUsed them for two cross country moves this past summer. They contact with Wheaton for those and both crews did a good job. Two of the movers drive your items so some of the same people on other side. They use locals to help them. Our estimates were pretty accurate. One a bit higher and one a bit lower. No complaints there. Not one thing was broken. They do combine with other loads if room but everything was marked and we didn't miss an item. We quoted pods but once you add in the help, you have to hire, and storage, prices were equal. Summit did it all, less stress. Less expensive than I thought it was going to be. Items arrived in a week. Good communication from Wheaton and a summit through move. Liked having a local contact. read less
Amy C.1 year ago