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Relocating
can be a
daunting and
difficult
task. In
addition to
having to
deal with
all of the
logistical
details,
potentially
stressful
situations
and
uncertainty,
you are
facing the
challenges
of a new
environment.
To relieve
your stress
we put
together
some simple,
information
resources
for you. If
there are
any
additional
questions,
don't
hesitate to
ask. |
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Q:
How To Get
An Estimate
For Moving?
A: To
estimate
your move we
encourage
you to fill
out our
Express
Quote
Form.
The form is
quite
detailed and
will remind
you to
include
those lawn
chairs or
the bike in
the garage
that you
forgot to
think about.
Alternatively
- and at any
time of your
communicating
with us -
you can
Give us a
Call. If
you live in
the area, we
will visit
your place
to evaluate
the amount
of inventory
and packing
work needed.
This visit
is FREE of
charge and
is part of
our total
service
package. If
you are
outside of
Greater
Toronto
Area, we
will speak
with you in
detail over
the phone –
and get all
the
information
on your
inventory
and other
important
details to
provide you
with the
quote. |
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Q:
How To
Select The
Right Mover?
A: A
reputable,
good mover
should have
an
established
place of
business,
license and
insurance.
It is not
wise to use
a mover who
is new to
the
business.
They may not
know what
they're
doing, or
they may be
a
fly-by-night
who were
doing
business
under
another name
last month
and will be
doing
business yet
another name
next month,
staying one
step ahead
of the law.
You want a
mover who
has been in
business for
a while, who
knows the
business.
You should
ask your
mover to
supply you
with a few
references.
A satisfied
customer is
the best
sales tool
for a mover. |
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Q:
Can Clothes
And Other
Items Be
Left Inside
The
Furniture
During The
Move?
A: We
recommend
that all
clothes and
items be
removed from
inside the
furniture.
This
includes all
desks,
dressers,
armoires...etc.
This makes
the
furniture
much lighter
and easier
to move. It
also limits
wear and
tear to your
furniture
during the
move.
Generally
the only
items of
furniture
that can be
safely moved
with items
still in
them are
small light
pieces of
furniture
containing
very light
belongings
inside
(sweaters,
shirts,
blouses,
lingerie).
Be careful
NOT to leave
fragile
items and
anything
that might
spill or
leak.
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Q:
Do I Tip The
Movers?
A: Like all
other
service
businesses,
tipping is
not
required. A
tip is a
reward for a
job well
done. Do not
feel
obligated to
give a tip
if you feel
it was not
deserved. |
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Q:
What Happens
If It Rains,
Snows Or The
Weather Is
Bad?
A: We at
Moving Titan
will always
honour our
moving
commitments
regardless
of weather.
Unpredictable
weather
might slow
down the job
but weather
is
unavoidable.
If your move
occurs on a
day where
the weather
is acting up
our movers
will take
precautions
to protect
floors and
carpeting
from excess
dirt and
soil. |
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Q:
Do The
Movers
Supply
Cartons?
A: Most if
not all
movers carry
a large
assortment
of boxes and
materials to
pack the
contents of
your home.
These boxes
are not
free. Movers
pay for them
and will
usually
charge you a
discounted
rate should
you decide
to move with
them. Moving
Titan
provides
boxes at a
minimum of
charge
during your
move to
protect
fragile
items.
However, if
you want to
pack your
stuff before
the move,
you can
order some
packing
materials
here. We do
not
recommend
getting
boxes from
your local
grocery
store. These
boxes are
often flimsy
and many
times carry
insects
because
foodstuffs
surround
them. Always
use double
corrugated
boxes, not
single. The
stronger
your boxes,
the better
chance your
goods have
surviving
any mishaps,
should they
occur. |
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Q:
When Is The
Best Time To
Move?
A: If there
is a choice,
most moving
companies
suggest you
avoid the
summer,
beginning or
end of the
month or
winter
holidays.
The heaviest
demands are
placed on
vans,
equipment
and
personnel
during these
periods.
However, you
should move
when it's
most
convenient
for you.
Factors
involved in
the decision
may include:
•
Whether the
move must be
made
immediately.
•
Transferring
children
during the
school term.
•
Separation
of the
family while
the move is
under way.
If the move
can be
scheduled
for a time
when vans
and trained
personnel
are most
readily
available,
we'll be
better
equipped to
meet your
preferred
delivery
schedule. |
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Q:
Can I Pack
My China,
Glass &
Crystal?
A: Most
people
prefer to
have their
household
possessions,
especially
fragile
items,
professionally
packed by a
moving
company.
However, if
you decide
to pack
these items
yourself,
remember
that the
basic
principles
of good
packing
include
wrapping the
items
individually,
providing
plenty of
cushioning
and making
sure of a
firm pack.
Be sure to
select a
sturdy
container
with a lid.
Place a 2 or
3 inch layer
of crushed
paper on the
bottom of
the carton
as a
cushion.
Wrap each
item
individually
with a soft
material to
provide a
safe,
protective
"padded
nest." Pack
the heaviest
items on the
bottom,
empty ones
next,
filling in
empty spaces
with crushed
paper. Place
plates on
edge and
glassware on
rims for
maximum
protection.
Mark the
carton
"Fragile"
and list the
contents on
the outside. |
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Q:
Can I Move
My Plants?
A: Moving Titan
cannot
accept
responsibility
for safely
moving your
plants
because they
may suffer
from a lack
of water and
light as
well as
probable
temperature
changes
while in the
van. You may
prefer to
transport
your house
plants in
the family
car. |
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Q:
Can I Move
My Pet?
A: Pets
cannot be
carried on
the moving
van. Dogs,
cats,
canaries and
parakeets
can usually
be
transported
in the
family car.
If this
isn't
convenient,
Moving Titan
will be glad
to suggest
alternate
ways to ship
your pets
safely. |
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Q:
Can I Move
Jewellery
And Other
Valuables?
A: Items of
extraordinary
value such
as
jewellery,
money,
antiques and
stamp
collections
can be
included in
your
shipment,
provided you
notify us
of these
items before
packing or
moving day.
However, we
strongly
recommend
that you
carry
irreplaceable
and
expensive
articles
with you, or
make other
arrangements
for their
transport. |
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Q:
How And When
Should I
Pay?
A: Tariff
provisions
require that
all charges
be paid
before your
shipment is
unloaded at
destination
(unless
prior
arrangements
have been
made for
later
billing).
Payment for
your move
can be made
by one of
the
following
methods:
cash or
cashier's
check. In
addition,
the Visa or
MasterCard
can be used
too (with
advance
approval).
Personal
checks are
not
accepted. |
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Q:
What Items
Are Not
Allowed To
Move?
A: Before
your
possessions
are packed
and loaded,
it is
important
that you
understand
which items
cannot be
shipped
because they
represent a
hazard or
are
perishable.
Listed below
are some
common
non-allowable
items that
you will
need to
address
prior to
your pack
and load
dates:
HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS -
items that
are
flammable,
corrosive or
explosive.
Examples
include:
Aerosols,
Fireworks,
Nail Polish,
Ammonia,
Gasoline,
Batteries,
Paint,
Kerosene,
Lamp Oil,
Pesticides,
Lighter
Fluid,
Loaded Guns,
Motor Oil. |
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Transport of
Dangerous
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Moving Titan advises our customers to not pack dangerous goods in a box to be transported by us including aerosol spray cans, household cleaners, paint, paint thinner, batteries, ammunition, alcohol, propane, gasoline or anything flammable, corrosive or explosive. |
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Do not pack Flammable Goods in a box to be transported by Moving Titan including aerosol spray cans, household cleaners, paint, paint thinner, batteries, ammunition, alcohol, propane, gasoline or anything flammable, corrosive or explosive. |
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It is illegal for us to transport dangerous goods, please call Moving Titan for more info if in doubt. Do not pack liquids that may spill or leak. |
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