1. Get a Free Online Estimate from Mic’s Moving as soon as you know you’ll be moving.  Once you receive the estimate back, it is best to book at least a month before your move to ensure that your ideal date and time slot is not taken.
2. Reserve loading dock and elevators - When you have confirmed your move, you need to book the loading dock and elevators if you live in a condo or apartment complex. 
3. Reserve Parking -  If you are moving in or out of an area of Washington DC that does not have a loading dock, but is in the city, you’ll need to reserve parking. The link below is a guide to help you reserve your DC Parking spot
4.  Stock up on boxes -  Hold on to any extra boxes you might have. Break them down, and hold on to them for your upcoming move.
5. Save Packaging - For large ticket items that you may have purchased or received, think: tvs, food processors, instant pot, computers, hold on to the packaging that they came in. This will be extremely helpful for you when moving, and it will be easier to locate the items in your new place. 
6. Last but not least, bookmark this page, and add a calendar reminder to get your free online estimate, so that we can help make your move a success!

When you take the time to pack up all your items the smart way, you’ll be making things much easier not just for yourself but also for everybody involved in your move.

Follow these packing rules to make sure nothing gets misplaced. Organizing your new home will be easy!

1. LABEL YOUR BOXES - This one is easy: label each box so you know what’s in it, and which room it goes in. This will make unpacking much easier on you. Find out more about our  packing services if you need help.

2. THE GOLDEN RULE - The heavier the item, the smaller the box! It’s much easier to carry heavier items when they’re in smaller boxes. Save the larger boxes for things that are lighter, but hard to carry on their own. Never over-pack a box.

3. ONE BOX, ONE ROOM - Pack the same room in the same box. Don't mix. This way unpacking is easy.  Label the room the box belongs to at the drop off address.

4.Plan on NO PACKING ON MOVING DAY - All of your boxes should already be packed on moving day. It's one less thing to stress about. This also includes things like removing all pictures from the walls before moving day. If you find yourself needing packing on moving day just let your move cordinator know at least one day before the move so we can figure out a solution.

Nobody likes the guilty feeling after they break a dish, especially your movers.  So here are some helpful hints to pack those fragile items carefully to prevent the awkward Eeek look.

Rules for Successfully Packing Fragile items:

• Don’t over pack the boxes and hope that applying extra packing tape will keep it covered. Bulging boxes make it much harder for your movers to pack the moving truck.  
• It’s so much better to get more boxes than you think you’ll need. 
• Cardboard boxes have a shelf life — they can become flimsy over the years — so don’t count on old ones that have been in your basement forever to keep your stuff safe.
• You might think it’s best to buy boxes that are all uniform in size. But for your movers (or you, if you’re the one loading the van), fitting all your boxes in is a lot like Tetris. To conquer the puzzle, a variety of sizes works best.
• The heavier the item, the smaller box you should use.  When packing books, use a small box.  Ever try carrying a large cardboard box packed with books?  We have, and its not efficient or fun. 
• Even if the box is fragile, it is important to pack it fully.  When you have extra space at the top of the box, it is important to fill that space with packing paper in order to prevent it from collapsing during the move.
• Seal up the box and label it FRAGILE,on the top, sides, bottom — everywhere. Overcommunicate!, and, of course, label each box with its contents and what room it belongs to at the new address
• For glasses, cups and mugs, you don’t necessarily need box inserts (sometimes called cellular inserts) to keep the items separated. It’s more important to wrap each item up completely, with two layers of packing paper for extra-fragile things such as wineglasses. 
• Make sure you are putting rolled paper or towels or some type of cushion at the bottom and top of fragile boxes.

List of fragile packing material you may have overlooked

Packing Paper/Newspaper- Much cheaper than bubble wrap, and many more ways you can use it

Bed sheets- a perfect bottom layer of protection inside a fragile box packed with wine glasses or china

Small Pillows- Also great for a bottom or top layer of a fragile box

Flat items - ie plates and picture frames, wrap each item in packing paper and place them in a box vertically, alternating with layer of scrunched packing paper

For larger Fragile items, it is helpful if you disassemble them before the movers arrive.  Please point out everything that is highly important, and let us know what you would like proffessionally blanketed and wrapped on moving day.

It is not worth making risky maneuvers when you move to your new place.

We cannot be held responsible for damage caused by non-routine moving including things like standing pieces on end, sharp turns, difficult stairways, tight doorways, repelling or lifting items over balconies.

If the task is risky but necessary, we'll do it as best we can for the customer, but we can't be held liable for any damages that occur.

We are a fully licensed moving company with 10 years of experience. Our full insurance coverage—including liability, umbrella, auto, and workers' comp—provides over $2 million in protection. It’s a significant expense, but essential for operating professionally and reliably. Not all movers are insured—choose wisely for a worry-free move.