SERVICES

Metro Relocation & storage can pack a whole house or a few items, Metro Relocation & Storage can supply all of the cartons & protective our materials, as well as instructions on proper packing. When Metro Relocation & Storage does the packing our trained professional staff uses all the right containers and packing materials to prevent damage.

Protecting Your Home

Metro Relocation & Storage will protect carpets, doorways , wooden banisters before any packing or moving takes place.

Quality Survey

Metro Relocation & Storage will always do a walk thru after we pack or lode the truck & deliver ton make sure we haven’t missed anything.

Long Distance Moving

Since 1968 (Calcutta Packing Co. presently at Metro Relocation & Storage) we have consistently found that to be a better mover, we must care about the people we move . At Metro Relocation & Storage we treat you the way we would like to be treated, and move your treasures as if they were our own.

The Metro Relocation & Storage way means customized services based on your needs, including: Careful packing, proper inventory procedures, the right crew and materials, and handling any special challenges you may have. We are well prepared to ensure that there are no surprises.

Metro Relocation & Storage Offers 3 types of estimates

• Guranteed Price
• Not to Exceed
• Actual CFT & Charges

We Offer

Computerized Estimate

Metro Relocation & Storage has the latest up to date software in the moving industry.

Getting Started

Our Sales Team : By calling Metro Relocation &Storage you can set up an appointment with our sales team , a Representative will come to your home to provide you with a customized estimate.

Schedule Your Move

Once all of your questions have been answered call a move specialist to schedule your move with dates we will send you an order for service to sign.

Packing and /or Loading Day

Our crew will arrive between 8:00 AM and 09:00 A.M unless other arrangements have been made. The crews assigned to your are experienced moving professionals trained in packing & loading techniques. Your goods will be handled with care at all times during the move.

Delivery Day

The moving crew will arrive at the destination on time ; your goods will be unloaded and placed in the rooms that you want them in.

Payment

TPayment for your move can be made using a cashier’s check, A/C payee.

International Relocations

Moving abroad is a daunting prospect , indeed… a different language, different foods , and different holidays. And if it’s your responsibility to assist your employees with their relocation ,it can be an intimidating and complicated morass of forms, shipping schedules, international contacts and legal documents. How will you see to all the details ? The answer is simple : You won’t. We will.

Commercial and Industrial Relocation Services

Metro relocation &Storage specialize in very aspect of commercial and industrial relocation services . Our trained professional will take you from start to finish on your relocation ride, worry free!

We offer free , professional estimate on any type of relocation, large or small. We will walk you through every phase of the planning process leading up to your relocation. Your mind be at ease , from the initial contact and information gathering phase to preparing your coworkers for move (move seminar), from the planning stage through the actual relocation.

Whether you are moving your offices , a library ,a file room or your electronics, Metro Relocation &Storage has the knowledge and equipment to make your relocation smooth and efficient !

• Commercial packing and unpacking
• Record storage and destination
• Moving equipment for your office equipment and files
• Furniture relocation and installation
• Warehousing and distribution

Metro Relocation & Storage

Size of units

Our storage vaults provide approximately 200 cubic feet of space. The units measures 5’*7’*7’ and to room to a room to a room and a half furniture on average.

Access

Items in storage can be accessed Monday through Sunday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm with a 24 hour notice. Metro Relocation & storage reserves the right to charge additional handling fee for extra items brought into or taken out of storage after initial entry.

Pianos/ Oversized Items

Pianos are stored in a separate climate controlled are. Oversized items that will not fit into a vault are stored on separate racks for an additional fee.

Why choose Metro Relocation & Storage

• Security Cameras with 24 hours Monitoring
• We have a full time warehouse manager onsite all of your storage needs & questions
• Our warehouse is climate controlled, alarmed and is also the location of our office.
• Our facilities are conveniently off the major highway.
• We have unlimited furniture pads available for free
• We offer discounts for larger quantities of storage.
• We have state of art database that tracks the location of your vaults at all times.
• All warehouses meet the highest standard set by the India government for storage.

Moving & Packing Tips

• Clear out unwanted good-hold a garage sale.
• Get rid of flammables- paint, gas cylinders.
• Empty fuel from mowers, clippers, trimmers and so on.
• Clothes-do you need them all? Charity shops may want them.
• Separate books- disposable, family reading, valuable.
• Check all electrical goods- will they work in the new home.
• Start making up your change of address list – arrange to have mail forward.
• Arrange termination date for electricity. Gas oil, telephone and other main suppliers.
• If you are taking electrical goods such as a stereo, see if you still have their original boxes.
• Have rugs cleaned.
• If you have children, separate cherished toys to travel with you.
• Round up personal documentation – marriage/ birth certificates, driving licenses and so on.
• Keep passport separate so they are not packed.
• Want to take the car? Check on import regulations and the duty payable.
• With regards to family pets – make sure vaccinations and documentation arte up to date.
• Will your new home be ready? If not need to arrange temporary storage.
• Shops, schools, theaters, life styles - it’s never too early to find out about your new home.
• Start running down freezer stocks.
• Arrange your finances – close or transfer bank accounts, savings account and so on, if necessary.

Packing Material

Use only strong, corrugated cartons with covers. We can supply you with specially made cartons, for everything from mattresses to clothing and mirrors. The added protection of m0over- provided cartons may avoid damage that results from the of poor – quality packing materials. Your alternative is to collect boxes discarded by your grocery or liquor store. Save old newspapers for use in packing, but remember that link may rub off and stain clothing or others items.* WARNING: Insect eggs and insect such as roaches can travel in food boxes. Keep this in mind when getting boxes from food stores.

Here’s a list a packing supplies that will come in handy:

• Plastic bags and labels for easy identification.
• Foam peanuts, Styrofoam pellets or “popcorn.”
• Tissue or craft paper for delicate packing jobs.
• Corrugated paper rolls for figurines and fragile items.
• Gummed tape (11/2 to 2 inches wide)and/ or strong twine for sealing cartons.
• Markers and labels for identification contents of cartons.
• Notebooks and pencil for carton identification log.
• Scissors and/ or sharp knife

Packing Pointers

Before actually packing- up, you need to have plan. For example. Pack one room at a time. This will help you when it comes time to unpack. Pack a couple of cartons a day , starting well ahead of the move. Mark all boxes , designating room and box number . Make a carton identification log to show the number of boxes packed per room, and total number of cartons packed. It’s a good idea to leave space in your log for special comments section to note carton conditions or location of high value goods. Notify your mover of any high value items . Be sure to have plenty of “filling” material available. Be sure that the bottoms of all cartons are secured and will hold the weight of the contents. Packing tape or gummed tape is better than masking tape. Pack heavier items the bottom of the box and lighter items toward the top . Try to keep a per- box weight of 20kg or less, it makes moving a lot easier. A general rule to remember on carton size – the heavier the items the smaller the carton.

Packing dish –ware

Select a medium – sized carton(or mover provided dish pack) and line the bottom of the carton with crumpled packing paper . With packing paper stacked neatly in place on a work table , center one plate on the paper . Grasp a corner on several sheets of packing paper and pull the paper over the plate until sheets completely cover the plate. Stack a third plate on and moving clockwise, grasp a second corner and pull sheet over the second plate. Stack a third plate. Grasp remaining two corners, folding two sheets of each corner (one at a time ) over the plate. Turn you wrapped stack of plates upside down onto your packing paper. Re-warp the entire bundle: start with one corner of packing paper and pull two sheets over the bundle, cover bundle with next corner , then the third corner ; and finally , the fourth.

Seal the bundle with packing tape.

Place the bundle of dish- ware in a medium- size box that the plate are standing on edge. Use this process on all saucers, bread and butter dishes, and other dish-ware. When packing smaller dishes. You may choose to stack in greater quantity.

Packing Cups

With packing paper in place on the table, position one cup six to eight inches from one of the corners. Now pull the near corner of the paper up and over the cup. Nest a second cup directly on top, with handle to left (second cup should ”nest” itself in packing paper folded over the bottom cups). Pull the two side corners up and over, one at a time , and tuck corners inside the top cup. Hold the bottom and cup in position and roll cups to the remaining corner, Fragile mixing bowls may be rolled in the same manner. Delicate cups, like should be wrapped one at a time. Antique glass or china should be stuffed with crumpled tissue and wrapped one a time.

Packing Glasses and Stemware

Stuff glasses and stemware with crumpled tissue or packing paper before wrapping. Lay on the corner of packing paper and roll it one or two full rotations (depending on size ); pull sides of packing paper up and over glass/ stemware and continue rolling to the far corner. Corrugated rolls or cellular boxes may be used for added protection.
Place glasses and stemware should be placed in an upright position, not on its side. No matter what you’re packing, should use crumpled packing paper in between each layer to assure a snug fit wherever there’s gap . All boxes with “fragile” items should be marked accordingly.

Specialized Packing Tips

The list of individually household items is endless. Most can be packed by following our packing pointers. Here are some additional packing tips for major items. If you want a more comprehensive list of how to pack special items. Drop us a line.

Bureau Drawers----- Don’t overlade. Too heavy a lode can cause damage. Remove firearms and any items that might break or leak. Firearms, along with serial numbers, must be registered with your van line representative before the move.

Canned goods and Other Non- Frozen Food—Pack up right with no more than 24-30 cans per carton. Don’t attempt to move perishables. Wrap glass containers and boxed foods individually and pack in small cartons.

Clocks—Remove or secure pendulum in large clocks. Grandfather clocks should be prepared for moving by expert servicemen.

Drapes and Curtains—Hang drapes over crossbars in wardrobe cartons, or pack folder in clean cartons. Remove curtains from rods, fold and pack in cartons or bureau drawers.

Lamps and lampshades—Remove bulbs, harps and shades. Roll up cord. Pack lamps with bedding or warp separately and place upright in clean, tissue- lined carton . Warp harp and finial (decorative knob) with paper and tape to inside wall of carton that contains shade. Warp shades . in tissue , not newspaper. Place upright in large, tissue lined cartons.

Medicines---Seal caps with masking tapes. Warp and pack upright in small. If needed during travel, carry with you.

Mirrors, Paintings and Pictures-----Tell your about valuable painting for special care. Wrap small mirrors, pictures, paintings, and frames and place on edge in cartons.

Place large pictures and paintings on edge in heavy cardboard containers , large wall or dresser mirrors will be taken down by the movers and placed in special cartons. For added safety, place tape diagonally mirror better against damage. Do not place newspaper directly against paintings.

Personal Computers and Video Recorders----pack valuable electronic equipment in original carton when available. Otherwise, use strong , corrugated carton and place protective padding on the bottom of the carton. Place additional padding between the carton and the computer or video recorder. Wrap cords separately, label to identify usage and place in a plastic bag away from delicate surfaces. Non-detachable cords should also be wrapped. Place cords between the padded computer or video recorded and then carton. Be sure your personal computer is parked’ and ready for transport.

Silverware ---- Wrap each piece in cloth or low sulfur content paper to prevent tarnishing. Use an old blanket or moving pad as a warp to prevent scratching the silverware chest.

Tools – Drain fuel from power tools (do not ship flammable under any circumstances).Pack tools in small, strong cartons. Wrap separately if valuable.

Waterbed Mattresses--- Drain all water from the waterbed and , grasping internal baffle systems with external vinyl, fold matters 20 inches at a time. Adjust fold to avoid making creases across individual baffles. Consult your owner’s manual for special instruction concerning the care and transportation of your mattress. Do not place your mattress in a carton with sharp or pointed objects. For further information ask your Relocation Specialist for a copy of “How To Move Your Waterbed.”

Cars and motorcycles---Car and motorcycles shipped on the moving van should be drained nearly empty of fuel. Motorcycle batteries should be disconnected. Automobile antifreeze should to protect against server cold in winter.

Barbecue Grills and propane tanks---- Wrap grates and briquettes separately in a newspaper (or place all briquettes into a grocery bag)and place parts in carton. Pad carton with paper to reduce movement of contents. Propane tanks must be drained before the move. Consult your local gas distributer for the safest method.

We assure you of our very best and prompt attention at all times.