Are you about to start a new chapter in your life and plan on moving? Maybe you snagged your dream job or are just ready for a fresh start. Would you like some relocation assistance? Whatever the reason for your move, calling on a specialized moving and storage team to help you transport your belongings is crucial to your journey.

Maffucci Moving & Storage has been the Northeast’s most reliable relocation partner for over 100 years. Our team is carefully trained to handle your most valuable, fragile, and oversized items to ensure they arrive at their destination safely. Not every moving company has the skills and dedicated fleet of movers necessary for international moving and handling items requiring specialized care. That’s where Maffucci stands out. We don’t just have the ability to move them—we excel at it.

Preparing for Your Move

Before moving day gets here, you should take steps to prepare. When starting, declutter and sort items into three piles: keep, donate, and trash. This will help limit what you need to pack, the truck’s size, and how long unloading takes. We highly recommend creating a moving checklist to keep you on task and organized.

Your checklist should include:

• A list of needed packing supplies
• An inventory of every item coming with you
• A realistic packing timeline (ex., packing two boxes per day and how long it will take to finish the house at that rate)

Once you’ve gathered all the supplies and are ready to start packing, begin with the items you use the least in each room. To avoid getting overwhelmed, only pack one room at a time using a clear, precise labeling system and box optimization. For each box, write the name of the room and its contents on each side, packing it so you’re using the most space you can (try the Russian doll, AKA nesting technique). Only fill boxes halfway to avoid making them too heavy, but fill the remaining space with light items like clothing or blankets– you can even use them to wrap fragile items. Once the box is packed efficiently, number it and add it to your inventory sheet so you can keep track of it during moving day. 

When moving day arrives, we’ll be there on time to do most of the heavy lifting. Our team of expert movers will constantly communicate with each other and you, working to complete your customized relocation plan. Maffucci’s team takes a lot of pride in what we do. That’s why we promise to move your items with care and with the right equipment. Have a custom request you’d like to make? That’s no problem. We always offer clients customized moving solutions so that they feel 100% comfortable with the plan. 

Understanding Specialized Moving and Storage Services

If you have many items that need “special” attention during the move, you need a team that provides specialized services. These services are meant to protect items that can’t go in a run-of-the-mill moving box and require a lighter touch to be relocated safely. Whether it’s fine art, electronics, a piano, or an antique, we’ll ensure it gets back to you in the same condition you left it. Maffucci’s specialized moving and storage services will streamline the entire process, save you energy, and allow you to enjoy this exciting time. Our services include:

• Residential moving – Servicing your home. Includes packing and unpacking, loading and unloading, and furniture disassembly/assembly.
• Commercial moving – Servicing your office, storefront, and factory. Includes equipment disassembly/reassembly, packing and unpacking, loading and unloading, furniture installation, and confidential storage.
• Specialty item moving – Servicing items requiring specific packing instructions, like electronics, valuables, art, boats, motorcycles, antiques, and musical instruments. 
• Storage solutions – Servicing your belongings that there isn’t room for at your new place in a state-of-the-art facility, available in both long-term and short-term plans

When to Hire a Specialized Team 

Hiring a specialized moving service is especially important when you have many delicate items but not a lot of time to worry about the logistics. A standard moving company won’t have the necessary equipment like piano boards, custom crates, and padding, nor will they know the proper techniques to ensure your goods are correctly cared for. An experienced, specialized team, however, will. The Maffucci Moving & Storage team specializes in transporting your unique items to minimize risk. Other benefits of working with us include:

• Special crafting and rigging 
• A fully licensed, bonded, and insured team
• No subcontracted workers 
• Close monitoring 
• Customized plans
• Door-to-door tracking
• Competitive Pricing
• Local, long-distance, and international services 
• Climate controlled storage
• Workers with extensive training in handling art/antiques

Are you unsure about specialized services being the right choice for your move? To decide on whether or not you need the help of a specialized moving and storage team, determine if you have any of the following items:

1. Uniquely shaped 
2. A car/motorcycle
3. Fragile antiques
4. Artwork
5. A piano or other large musical instrument
6. Valuable and/or breakable 
7. An aquarium
8. A large grandfather clock
9. A pool table 
10. Large electronics 

Choosing the Right Moving and Storage Company

The worst thing you can do during this chaotic time is pick a moving company you can’t rely on. Unfortunately, there are a lot of those companies out there. What can we say? They just don’t have Maffucci’s stellar reputation. So, how do you pick the right moving and storage company? Take into account the following factors: 

• Reputation and experience
• Services offered
• Customer reviews and testimonials
• Licensing, insurance, and certifications 
• Transparent pricing and estimates
• Customer service and communication

Be sure to ask any potential relocation partner about the details of their moving accommodations. Specifically, inquire about what insurance coverage they offer, if they are a full-service company, if they provide binding estimates, how they determine pricing, how they handle loss and damage claims, and their licensing. 

The most important thing to pay attention to is their responses to your questions about licensing and accreditation. All movers must be registered with the federal government, offer two insurance options, and have up-to-date movers’ certifications. If the representative you speak with dances around the question, it’s best to cut your losses and move on. 

Your Future’s Calling! Let Maffucci Help You Answer It. 

Moving is…a lot. From the neverending pile of packing supplies to the growing list of things that need to get done, it’s easy to feel like you’re barely keeping your head above water. But don’t worry! Maffucci Moving is on its way. We’re paddling out to help and will carry the burden of moving logistics for you. Our team of specialized movers is ready to handle each aspect of relocation, from packing to loading, unloading to unpacking, and assembly; we’ll do it all. 

Reach out to Maffucci Moving & Storage for a complimentary moving quote. Whether you are still planning or ready to relocate, our team provides tailored advice and assistance to ensure your move is as affordable as possible.