November, 2009

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Moving to a Public Storage,PackRat,Smartbox or POD call Inside Moves

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

When facing a need for a storage solution there’s lots to consider.

Inside Moves can move to any storage solution, PackRat, Pods, Smartbox or Public Storage. We get 20-30% more stuff in less space, that means less rent for you. All your furniture gets paper padded and shrinkwrapped before being professionally loaded. We also offer a full packing service as well if you don’t have the time to pack.

Do you simply want your stuff to disappear and reappear with the movers?In this case we can portable store it or it goes to our storage location till you call for it’s return. Access is limited and has to be set up 24-48 hours ahead.

Are you going to be visiting it a lot? Then you need a mini storage that allows you to come and go as you please.

Do you want control over your storage where you control access with a lock and key only you have? Then a mini storage or portable storage suits you.

How long do you need it stored? If only a couple days we can hold it on the truck. 

Do you need onsite storage while a remodel or water damage is being done? PackRat, Smartbox and Pods will work in this case but they should go back to the storage facility. The sun passing over the storage unit everyday will nuke your goods like a microwave. If you don’t believe this just sit in your car with the windows up on an overcast day, think about how hot it will get in a sealed container.

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Inside Moves putting a Team together for The Walk of Ages

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Inside Moves is putting a team together as well being a sponsor for The Walk of the Ages for The Jewish Home Reseda. This will take place December 6, 2009.  Although Inside Moves is already a sponsor, the team will be sponsored by outside donations so if you want to help contribute to this worthy cause call us and help us sponsor our team.

Here’s a picture of Inside Moves leadership getting a Police escort bringing up the rear last in the race. Were no longer built for speed but we finished.

Contact as early as possible so we can fund our team.group-9-23-09-030group-9-23-09-032

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Inside Moves urges you to become a fan at Facebook !!!

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Last Tuesday the California Moving and Storage Association had their monthly meeting. We have these meeting semi monthly because in the summer they are suspended, everyone is busy. Each meeting has a topic that’s discussed that is important to the membership.

One of the topic’s this meeting was social media, so after many invitations to facebook by friends we are slowly jumping in. So bare with us as we grow, we are new kids on this block.

One of the things we did was set up a fan page for Inside Moves. Here you can add yourself as a fan and comment on how you enjoyed your move. This will also help me to improve your service by passing your comments to the crews on the trucks. Positive comments on the crew will be rewarded to the crew for their effort in bonuses so give your move date ,crews names , your first name and initial. 

Come join Inside Moves fan club, go to facebook, type in Inside Moves in the search bar and leave us a message.

Movedoctor

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Inside Moves Wishs Everyone a Happy Thanksgiving

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Thanksgiving being the time to give thanks, the families at Inside Moves thanks the customers for your loyalty. Without our customers Inside Moves would still be a dream and not a reality.

When we say Inside Moves appreciates your business we mean it.

So have a great Turkey Day, enjoy your families and call us when you need us.

Movedoctor and the crew at Inside Moves

PS- Become a fan of Inside Moves at Facebook

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Inside Moves UTUBE moment 11/9/09, Inside Moves can HOIST

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Inside Moves preforms hoist jobs here’s how, this was a UTUBE moment with out a camera.

Inside Moves would like to thank Bruce and Kristin for trusting Allan’s referral on their recent move. This was a 2 day move, the first day was Kristen to her new apartment Valley Village to Valley Village fairly easy move Kristen bought the boys lunch and her spirits were great the whole move. Toby and Danny even short one man, kicked butt and by the time Emilio and I got there to help for the most part they were done.

The next day was Bruce’s turn, Bruce’s move was more difficult because he had a third floor carry up.( This means the apartment was on the third floor and the crew was carrying the stuff up 2 flights of stairs, good cardio workout if it doesn’t kill you).

Bruce had more stuff so we ran a three man crew which I joined later in the day. Bruce also had a huge custom made entertainment center that when put together takes up 16ft of wall. The main piece was 8×8x2.5ft. Bruce had the center cut down in an effort to make it fit in the stairway, it didn’t. The alternate plan was to hoist the piece up the back and over the balcony. I had checked this option prior to the move and it was not a good one as power poles that ran along the backside of the building had lines that stool 3 ft off the building a directly in the way.

The next option was to flip the entertainment unit on  top of the box of the moving truck and hoist it avoiding the powerlines. We got lucky and the lines were cable not power so we padded the ET unit, padded the lines, padded the balcony edge and while the guys on the bottom lifted the unit  with help of Bruce we pulled it up the side of the building. The first attempt one end got caught under the line and a bow and arrow reaction occurred as I shouted the guys on the bottom to lower the piece the second attempt was a success. If it wasn’t for Bruce reach (he got about 2ft more then us short guys at the top) it would have been tough.

Thanks Bruce if you every want to quit your day job give us a call.

In the near future we will be promoting are Inside Moves on UTUBE with packing tips, showing how we load portable storage, showing the team in action so stay tuned Inside Moves is coming to UTUBE to show you why we are the BETTER MOVER.

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Inside Moves offers MOVE IN SPECIALS to new Fountianview Reseda Residences

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

The new crown jewel facility of the Jewish Home for the Aging in Reseda California is just months away from OPENING and INSIDE MOVES is here to help.

Inside Moves has been working with the Jewish Home for about 7 years now mainly as the company that moves in the new furniture as the new construction is completed.  We also help the Jewish Home with other projects as they come up that require movers. When 280 rooms needed furniture moved from 27 cargo containers into the Eisenberg-Keefer Campus Jewish Home called Inside Moves.

We also will again be a sponsor for the Walk of the Ages. Last year the Inside Moves team came in last place which gave them their own Police escort. What can I say the team got distracted but will be walking again this year. We urge the whole community to get behind this drive. It’s a great time and a good cause.

Because of our history with the Jewish Home and out of gratitude for their repeated loyalty Inside Moves will be offering   MOVE IN SPECIALS , so call Ted (818 515 0158)  now get your estimate and reserve your move date. Get the move you deserve with qualified movers that appreciated your business. We can pack, unpack, protect your treasures while moving and take away the used boxes after the job is finished.

Based on demand we will also be offering a box buy back program as well as a storage program if needed.

Let Inside Moves help you with your next move. Find out why 70 % of our customer are returning customers. Were rated “A” by the BBB and were voted Favorite Mover in the Daily News 2009 Reader’s Poll. Give  us a call and let us handle your move from start to finish all you do is watch.

The Movedoctor

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Helpful Hints for Senior Moves

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Inside Moves has been moving company for Seniors to their new homes from the beginning. The Senior move is a speciality that demands more customer service skills and patience then other moves. The family as well as the mover needs to coordinate with the Senior home on many things. Here’s a list of helpful things to consider.

Most seniors are going from a home some times 2-3 bedroom house to a much smaller living area. The first step should be clean up any clutter, a spring cleaning if you will. Go through closets and give away or donate any thing that others can use but you don’t need. This is also a good time to set up for a yardsale if you have the manpower. As donation goes if it’s going to be donated these days it has to be ready to sell although as you go down the donation food chain they get less picky as to what they will take. This is also a time where a good organizer can be a great help. Call us if you need a referral. There is also a company Gentle Transitions that helps from start to finish.

The next step if you have not already found a place is start looking. This is often a long process as this is got many considerations. Each facility has a different flavor as well as cost. Consideration as to care must be taken in also, full care, nursing, activities, food all these things play a part.

Now that a new home has been found we get to move preparation. The home has been chosen how much space are we working with. Some places are bigger then others. Plan out how the room is going to be set up, this also a good time again to do get rid of things or store them.

Now that we know what’s moving, where it’s going and the details of the delivery it’s time to call Ted at Inside Moves 818 515 0158. I’ll be happy to give you an estimate for you move. We can professionally pack,store, and move your goods from start to finish. Our crews will help your family to make this as easy a move as possible. Inside moves has worked with many of the Senior Facilities in San Fernando Valley not only will Ted come to your home and see what’s moving but we will drive out to your new home and check access there for an accurate estimate. This is also a good time to discuss the details of the customer, often this is a stressed time. Your parents don’t want to move, this where Inside Moves where shines. With crews that understand and care about the customer the more information we have the more we can personalize the move.

 These are just a few of the facilities we have worked in

Jewish Home for the Aging  Reseda, CA- Inside Moves has installed and furnished 280 units at the new Tampa and Sherman Way Facility as well as was their mover for the project before that. Inside Moves is also offering DISCOUNTS for MOVEINS to FOUNTAINVIEW, Reseda. Their newest facility in the valley.

Emeritus with locations in Tarzana and Chatsworth formerly called Summerville we have moved 50 plus residents in these facilities.

Fairwinds in West Hills this is a higher end facilty very, very nice accomidations 20 plus moves here.

The Village in Sherman Oaks and soon to Open in Northridge. ( WE ARE RUNNING SPECIALS FOR HERE AS WELL)

Sunrise Senoir Centers in Woodland Hills, Chatsworth, and Granada Hills.

Aegis Center in Granada Hills

These are all facilties that Inside Moves currently serves if you don’t see your destination here call us were always looking to become a facilty’s favorite mover.

TedC

The Movedoctor

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