Cambridge Moving Guide

Moving in Cambridge? You should know a few major pre-move tasks in advance to moving day. Before you choose a Cambridge moving company, you need to check with the building management company about their policy for Cambridge Movers.

Insurance

Today most Cambridge buildings require that Cambridge moving companies provide a COI (certificate of insurance), your building wants to make sure that your moving company has the appropriate insurances, in case the movers do damage to the building you are moving in or out. Also your building management will like to see that your movers have “Workers Comp Insurance”, in case one of the movers gets hurt during the move process. This way the mover is covered under the moving companies insurance.

Please Note:
When you ask your movers if they have insurance, and they say yes, please make sure that the insurance is in compliance with your buildings policy, before you choose any Cambridge Mover.

Parking Permits:

Parking permits is one of the biggest factors on saving money when you are moving in Cambridge. When you are getting parking permits for your moving company, you are making sure your movers have the fastest and shortest access to your front door. If you choose not to have parking permits, and your movers don’t have a place to park their moving truck, in most cases the moving truck will get a parking ticket, and the movers will add it to your bill. In the worst case the Cambridge moving company cannot do your move because the police will not allow them to park the truck in the front of your building, or maybe not at all. Parking permits can be arranged by your movers, or can be done by you. Your moving company must have a bond (insurance) with the city of Cambridge.

Elevator Reservation:

The most important task in your Local Move Process is to reserve the elevators with your building manager for your Cambridge Movers. Your Cambridge Moving Company cannot do it for you, as they are not the building customer.

Change Your Mailing Address:

Whether your move is permanent or temporary, you should change your address before your move date so that mail going to your old address will be forwarded. You should also change your address with the RMV. All of this can be done from the comfort of your couch.

Change your address with the post office.
Change your address with the RMV.
Download free change of address postcards to mail out.

Transfer Your Utilities: Gas

Don’t be stuck with out gas after your move. Start, stop or transfer service on your gas bill before your actual move date:

Not sure which company covers your area? Mass Department of Telecommunications and Energy.

Transfer Your Utilities: Electricity

Don’t get stuck in the dark – transfer, start or stop your electricity service before you move

.NSTAR: Start, stop or transfer service to new address
KEYSPAN: Start, stop or transfer service to new address.

Not sure which company covers your area? Mass Department of Telecommunications and Energy.

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Water and Sewer Services:

When purchasing a new home, it’s important to think about your water and sewer needs. Water prices can be quite high, so check out how to conserve. It’s also a good idea to check reports on everything from drinking water test results to your town’s supply status

Internet, Cable and Satellite Services:

Almost as important as your utilities, your cable or satellite can help you feel at home while you unpack and get settled. With these services, you can get services such as On-demand, a digital video recorder, and even parental controls and add-ons. There are many options for internet access. Whether you’re looking for high-speed or a low price, find out which choice might be right for you.The options below are just a few of the choices available in Massachusetts.

Register to Vote:

Whether you’re new to the area, or you have moved, you’ll need to re-register in your new area. You can register at the DMV, with the city or town clerk, or by mail.

Packing Like a Pro:

Find out how to pack like movers, which boxes to pick and how to organize the Packing process. You can buy the moving boxes you need, or get Free Moving Boxes.

Storage:

Utilizing a storage facility isn’t always as easy as it seems. Carmel Movers Storage is proud to bring you The Storage Solution. There is no reason to build rows of storage rooms with individual doors. There is no reason to waste space on hallways and driveways. There is no reason to charge customers for space they do not use. Carmel Movers Storage has a solution for your storage needs. We only charge our customers for the space they actually use.Our customers are charged only for the number of storage units they need.

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