5 common mistakes new Nashville residents make when packing up for their move

There are lots of things to consider when getting ready for a move to Nashville, TN. But there are five common mistakes many people make when hiring a professional mover to transport their belongings to their new home in Nashville.

1. They don't plan ahead. Most people don't know this, but professional movers like True Friends Moving Company can be booked up for months in advance. So be sure to call early in your moving process to make sure you get the best price and the best professionals to help you.

2. They don't ask their moving company what is covered in their price.  Some moving companies add in all kinds of extra fees in their final price. But here at True Friends Moving Company of Nashville, our price includes:

• Free Padding and Shrink-wrapping
• Free No-Obligation Estimates
• Free Floor Protection
• Free Wardrobe Rentals with All Moves
• Free Dis-assembly and Reassembly of Furniture with All Moves
• Free Disconnection and Re-connection of Appliances (Gas Excluded)
• Free Removal of Unwanted but usable Household Items
• No Stair Charges with All Moves
• Friendly, Experienced Staff
• Flat hourly rates so there’s No Surprises
• On Time Pickup and Delivery
• Fully Licensed and Insured Movers

3. They forget to ask if their moving company has insurance.  If your movers don't have the proper amount of insurance, you could end up paying to replace your furniture that's broken during the move.


4. They don't identify valuable items to their movers. If you've got expensive artwork or furnishings, you need to let your movers know, so they can put it in crates and make sure it's properly insured.

5. They don't include their pets in their plans. Believe it or not, on moving day some people have asked us if we can put their pets in our moving trucks. You cannot. That's why you need to think about where in your car your pets will fit. You also have to pack plenty of food and water and a place for your pets to sleep. And it helps if you give them time to get used to your car before you leave.

There are lots of things you have to remember when moving. We can provide you with a free checklist to makes sure you're not forgetting anything. At True Friends Moving Company, our years of moving experience and our professional, diligent approach can help you reduce the stress of moving. True Friends Moving can handle moves of all types and sizes, including:

• Residential Moving Services
• In-House Movers
• Corporate / Commercial Moving Services
• Storage Partners
• Packing Moving Services
• Moving Services for Seniors
• Apartment / Condo Moving Services
• Piano Moving & Other Specialty Items
• Donate / Removal Of Usable but Unwanted Items

True Friends Moving serves the following areas: Nashville, Old Hickory, Gallatin, Madison, Hendersonville, Murfreesboro, Mt. Juliet,  Franklin, Cool Springs, Columbia, Brentwood, Davidson, Wilson, Ruthorford and many more towns and suburbs in and around Nashville.


Need a free moving estimate? Call True Friends Moving Company at 855-MOVE-615 today.

Job Relocations from True Friends Moving

You just got a new job and you’re relocating your family to Knoxville.  Although you're sad to leave the home your kids were born in behind, the promotion you got from work was hard earned, the schools in the new area you're moving to are highly ranked, and your wife will be closer to her family in North Carolina, so everyone is happy for the change.

While you start the new job in a month, the official move date for your family is still a ways off, so you decide to come home on the weekends and try to pack/move on your own.

A month into trying to get everything packed, shipped and trucked, you realize you’re in over your head.  The idea of wrapping all of the furniture alone stresses you out, not to mention packing all of your possessions into boxes and figuring the most economical way to fit it all into the smallest possible moving truck to drive across the state.  You go online to find movers and find Nashville's True Friends Movers.

According to Forbes.com, every year 1/10 Americans move.  About half of these moves are job related.  For this reason, True Friends Moving Company thought we’d give you five quick tips on how to have a great job relocation.

1.     Learn your company’s relocation services.  Most companies that require you to relocate offer assistance including payment for house search trips, transporting your cars, and even help placing your spouse in a job in the new city.

2.     Explore the new area before moving.  Make sure you check out the neighborhoods in your new home in person, to find an area that best suits your family’s needs.  If you can’t visit, check out websites on the area, talk to current neighbors who used to live in your future home, or have people put you in touch with current residents to get a sense of the culture.

3.     Check if you can write it off.  Oftentimes, people who relocate for work are eligible for partial reimbursement come tax time. 

4.     Know the cost of living.  The cost of living varies greatly between different cities, even within the continental U.S.  Always make sure the difference in cost of living is being compensated for in your salary.

Nashville's True Friends Moving Company is an affordable moving company for short moving and long distance moving including residential moving, and corporate moving.

Additionally, if you’re looking to move and are interested in finding a company with a great deal for small-scale, short distance moves, right now we're offering a 2-hour special rate of $149.  

Contact us Today!