You have finally found the house of your dreams, put an offer in, and signed the papers. Now the only thing left to do is pack everything up in your current residence and move it to your new home. Here at MacDonald Moving Services, we know how stressful this time can be. We’ve been helping families move locally and nationally with United Van Lines for over sixty years and can answer any questions you might have.
From the moment you make the decision to move, it’s important to have all of the right steps in place in order to have a seamless transition.

BEFORE YOU MOVE

• Ask friends, neighbors, and family members for any moving company recommendations
• Obtain estimates from at least three different movers and compare and contrast any of the services they offer
• Find out what the movers responsibilities are and what happens if anything gets damaged along the way
• Adequately insure your belongings

MOVING DAY

• Accompany the movers are they inventory your household items
• Answer any questions your drivers might have and be sure to give them directions to your new home
• Carefully read over any documents before signing them
• Inform the driver/movers of any contact information in case they need to get in touch with you at any point

DELIVERY DAY

• Supervise the unloading and unpacking of your items
• Double check your inventory list to make sure you have received all of your belongings
• Pay the movers in accordance with your term of agreement

Our Moving Checklist will help you from beginning to end.

If you are preparing to move, let MacDonald Moving Services help! Give us a call at 800-225-0394 to get your free moving estimate!

If you are a company that frequently demonstrates its equipment at trade shows, you need a reliable moving company that has an immaculate track record of reliable moving service. MacDonald Movers has decades of experience of helping companies transport equipment and trade show booths and exhibits with all kinds of special requirements. From brands that carry truckloads of apparel from show to show, to medical equipment suppliers requiring delicate handling and the utmost care in their handling, many businesses and equipment manufacturers regularly utilize MacDonald Movers trade show moving services to get from show to show. So, if you are looking for a way to get to CES, Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, SEMA, or any other trade show in your industry, MacDonald Movers can be your trade show equipment transportation solution.

Business clients choose MacDonald Movers because of the many advantages we hold over the competition. Every client is assigned their own full-time professional team of drivers, dispatchers, and show managers that work together with our nationwide network of experienced moving agents and customer service support. Our unique tracking system, SkyBitz, lets you have real-time information on your equipment location and status at all times. We can help you ship your exhibits crated, blanket-wrapped, even partially assembled. We offer both air freight services as well as ground shipping in our air-ride equipped vans complete with cargo control systems to ensure your exhibit arrives undamaged. We have on-site representation at all major shows, and our transit times out-perform industry standards by wide margins. We have local MA storage facilities to store in-transit shipments, and as with any of our services our level of professionalism and commitment to quality is second to none in the industry.

If your company is participates in trade shows and would like a reliable, hassle-free solution to solve your trade show transportation needs, look no further than MacDonald Movers. You can contact 800-225-0394 for a free estimate to see how we can beat the competition.

At MacDonald Movers, we understand that there are many challenges associated when you are committed to moving to a new community – whether it be for work, school, or love – and we know that you may miss much of what you are leaving behind. One way to ease the moving process is to familiarize yourself with the new area you are moving to as quickly as possible, and in 2017 there are great new modern tools that we can share with you that can help you let your explore your new life and help your new area feel like home as quickly as possible.

A good tool to start researching your new community is Area Vibes, which has a great neighborhood amenities tool – simply type in the zip code or city that you are moving to, and access the “Amenities” tab. You can also find information about schools, jobs, crime rates, weather, housing and cost of living which gets summarized in a “Livability” score.

Yelp is a very well-known tool that can show you reviews for small businesses in your new area, and Zomato (formerly UrbanSpoon) is another good alternative that can help you find great restaurants or cafes that match your taste and style as quickly as possible. These apps hold the advantage over other similar tools like EveryRestaurantInTheCity because of their reviews, which are generally written by real customers.

If you prefer mobile apps — Like A Local is a popular choice that gives you insider recommendations from people who actually live in the area that you are moving to. Or try Time To Enjoy which is an app that allows to find fun events scheduled in the time of your choosing. Try entering the first weekend you plan to have free after you complete your move.

Remember, MacDonald Movers can help you save time and keep your move stress free. Contact MacDonald Movers at 1-800-225-0394 today! Or reach out with our contact form for any questions about our residential moving services.

Moving your retail business can be a big task to undertake when you have to worry about cancelling the contract with your landlord, notifying your customers and suppliers about the move, and other important business tasks. So today, Macdonald Movers would like to give you a quick list of steps you should take to minimize hassle when planning a move for your business.

Here are 5 steps to take for your retail business relocation:

Find an Experienced Moving Professional

This is the perfect time to hire a qualified and experienced commercial moving company like MacDonald Moving Services to help you out. With over 60 years of experience in Massachusetts, we know how to make your move a stress-free one.

Keep Inventory of Your Items

Your inventories are key to relocating your business to a new location. It is absolutely crucial to have your products arrive at your new location in perfect condition. Keeping an inventory of your items will allow you to confirm that everything you need for your business arrives without error. You can have confidence in MacDonald Movers to pack your items quickly and deliver them on time.

Create a To-Do List 

Make a list of tasks that must be completed before the re-opening of your business. Make sure to contact a moving company early enough to ensure everything goes according to your plan.

Assign a Moving Supervisor

Assign a person to supervise the move in order to get everything on track. This person could be the owner or a manager who would be able to assign tasks to different employees.

Draft a Blueprint for the New Location

With the blueprint, it is possible to notify your mover to unpack the items in a designated location. MacDonald Moving Services would help you arrange them after unloading every item.

Contact MacDonald Moving Services at 800-225-0394 or get a FREE Quote to start your retail business move. MacDonald Moving Services proudly serves the Greater Boston Area as well as the South Shore, Cape Cod, and more locations in Massachusetts.

When there is an opportunity to relocate due to a job or a promotion, if the money is right, most people are tempted to take the offer right away. However, there could be other things that are just as important in your life for you to think twice.

1. Think About the Future – What are you trying to achieve in the new job? Is there really no room for advancement at your current job? How secure will your new job be? Many people think of a promotion as simply more money but the new promotion may require you to bear more responsibility and work longer hours. You would not want to go through the hassle of relocating just to move back to your original city after a couple of months.
2. The New Location – Is the new location just as good as your current city? The new location should even be better than your current city, it should be a place that holds the promise of a better life. For example, if you are currently living in Boston and a big money offer comes up relocating you to Detroit, a city that bankrupted a few years ago, it may not be a great move.
3. Family and Friends – If you are single, relocation could be a great way to generate some extra money and forge new relationships in the new city. However, if you are married, it could be hard for you to move as your spouse may not be able to move with you. It is important to re
4. The Cost of Moving – Some companies pay their employees to move while some don’t. In fact, it’ costs more to relocate homeowners and current employees than it does for renters and new hires. If you’re not paid to move, it could get expensive to relocate. Moving across states can be expensive, on average, the cost is $5000 while a family could spend around $10000.

If you are worried about the cost of moving, contact MacDonald Moving Services, we provide affordable and quality residential and commercial moving services in Greater Boston, Metro West, Cape Cod, MA. We have over 60 years of experience on local, interstate and even international moving services.

Let’s face it. Moving to a new home can be a very stressful. What many people don’t realize is that their pets can also feel the stress. Here are 8 tips to ensure the move goes smoothly for you and your pet.

• Make sure to have your pet(s) micro-chipped beforehand and that they are wearing the proper identification tags on their collar. Also keep all their documentations and vaccination records with you.
• Consult your vet to make sure your pet is okay to travel. Sometimes they even prescribe medication that can ease a pets’ tension.
• While the movers are working in and out of the home, keep pets secured somewhere quiet so that they don’t become startled over all the noise.
• It’s better if pets ride along with you in the car instead of traveling with strangers. If your pet isn’t used to riding in the car, acclimate them before moving by taking them on frequent car rides to the park or around town.
• Pack a travel bag for your pet(s) that contains food, water, toys, treats, a leash, bowls, a blanket, and any medications they need.
• If you are driving alone, keeping your pet in a crate might be a good idea. It will help you concentrate on driving in case they get restless and start jumping around the vehicle.
• For pets traveling by air, check airline regulations weeks beforehand as they are very strict and require specific crates. Also check with your vet to make sure your pets okay for flying.

For an expert stress-free move, contact MacDonald Movers at 1-800-225-0394 today! Or use our contact form to inquire about our residential moving services.

Packing can be hectic and no matter how organized you think you are, you get that feeling of forgetting something. Don’t fret, we created a checklist of things people tend to forget to do before their move. This checklist will help ease your worries of missing to do the important things before your relocation!

Month before move: Cancel Memberships and Reoccurring Charges

Subscription services like gym memberships or bills should be taken care of a month before your move. People tend to forget that they have their reoccurring charges still billed to their old address so don’t forget to cancel them before your last day of expected use! This is because many gyms require a 30-day cancellation notice and cancelling before your move date will help you avoid disruption in any of the services you use.

Two Weeks before Move: Call Your Car Insurance

Closely manage your car insurance during the process of your move, the Department of Motor even advises citizens to do this since many states have different levels of required coverage. Even if you are moving in the same city, neighborhoods have different rates too. Make sure to call your insurer to get all the details about updating your car coverage in your new address.

1 Day before Move: Pack Plants and a Go-To Box

Have plants you want to take on your move? So you don’t leave them behind in a rush, come up with a plant plan a day before your move. Buy large buckets to store and transport your plants in your vehicle with little mess. Before your move day, pack a go-to box that will have items that you will need for the first 24 hours at your new place. The go-to box will have things like paper towel, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, utensils, paper plates, clean sheets and maybe even a bottle of champagne to celebrate your hard work and to your new home!

To get reliable and professional movers for your summer relocation, contact MacDonald Movers at 1-800-225-0394 today! Or use our contact form for more inquires about our residential moving services.