When you’re moving, it is a good idea to know what is customary for a moving company to provide to you, free of charge. As an example, this is what we at Melrose Moving, your local Los Angeles moving company, provide.

1. About ten wardrobe boxes so that you can just hang your clothes without having to fold or pack them.

2. Moving blankets to wrap your furniture and sensitive items, such as TV’s and mirrors

3. Dollies and carts to move your heavy items and furniture, such as a refrigerator

4. Tools to assemble and dissemble your furniture

5. Rope, etc. to suspend your furniture down, if need be

Need to move your pet?

Below you can find some tips on how to properly take care of pets in your moving process. For more moving advice, check out our site www.melrosemoving.com.

As you prepare for your move, you should plan on preliminary preparation for your pet so they too can be well prepared. There are many things you can to do make the move less stressful for your pet. This guide will help make your pet’s transition into a new home much easier.

Get the Facts

* Once you’ve made the decision to move to a new home, you will need to do some research. Certain localities may have stringent requirements or restrictions regarding pet ownership. You may need permits or registrations.
* Don’t forget to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. Your pet should have a check-up before moving. Be sure to attain your pet’s veterinary records so that they can be forwarded to your new veterinarian.

A Short Move

* For local moves, it probably makes the most sense to transport your pet in the car with you on moving day.
* Remember to make sure that your pet is safe. Keep your pet in an unused room, or perhaps even outside. And of course, as always, your pet should have plenty of fresh water, and enough toys to occupy their time.

Moving Fish

* It’s wise to visit your local Aquarium or Pet Shop and ask for special fish containers to safely transport your fish. They should be able to offer suggestions on what’s best for different types of fish.

We hope these tips have helped you and if you have any more questions, feel free to call us at 800.431.3920.

Melrose Moving, Inc.

Finding a good, affordable moving company in Los Angeles is not easy. This is not a small town with two competing companies for you to choose from, but a huge metropolitan city with hundreds of companies all trying to get you to use them. Coupons, direct mailings, marketing… they have tried all the tricks to get you to use them. But how do you choose?

Melrose Moving, Inc. is here to teach you how to make a good decision when picking Los Angeles office and/or residential movers. Here are some tips:

1. Do your research! – Google the company’s name and see what reviews/blogs come up. You will often find lots of information regarding the experiences of past customers.

2. Make sure the company has a PUC licence – PUC stands for public utility commission and members of this organization need to adhere to certain moving regulations.

3. Make sure the moving company has proper insurance – you need to make sure you’re covered in case of any accidents during the move.

4. Ask the moving company for references – see if you can get a few numbers of recent customers’ who you can call to ask about their experience

5. Go with your gut – feel out the company from your very first phone call. Are they helpful and professional? Do they spend the time to answer all your questions? If not, that same quality of service probably extends to their movers, as well.

To get more moving tips, check out our website at http://www.melrosemoving.com or give us a call at 800.431.3920.

Your local moving company in the greater Los Angeles area – Melrose Moving, Inc.