Molloy Bros Reviews

== Getting Organized ==
1. Start early- Almost everyone has more stuff than they think they do, and almost no one leaves enough time to pack it.
2. Room Lists- Start by forming two room lists, one for your current place and one for future place. This will help you manage what has to go where.
3. Room Inventory- Go to each room and write down the types of things that need to be packed: furniture items, length of shelving, closets, etc.
4. Time Allotment- Make sure to leave enough time. The most common timeframe reported by people moving is that it takes a month to pack. One study reported that it takes 4-5 hours to pack an average dorm room, so that should give you an idea of what’s involved.
5. Calendar- Pull out a calendar and plan by day when each room will be completed.
6. Delegation- If you’re moving with family members, agree with them exactly while tasks they will be doing and the date they will be finished.
7. Track your progress- at least once per week track where you are against the date on the calendar. Revise your plan if you’re falling behind.
== Finding Great Movers ==
8. Only hire the best- If you choose to hire professional movers, do your research and hire good ones. Poor quality movers really can be worse than none at all.
9. Referrals- Get referrals from local real estate agents and friends who have moved recently.
10. Licensing- Only consider movers that are licensed, bonded and insured.
11. Research- Investigate your potential movers through the U.S. Department of Transportation, MovingScam-dot-com and the Better Business Bureau.
12. Estimates- Evaluate a minimum of 3 movers based on in-home estimates of goods to be moved.
13. Price- Price isn’t the only factor- extremely low bids indicate a desperate mover.
14. Estimates- Ask for written “Binding Not-To-Exceed” estimates.
15. Avoid “rogue movers”- if you feel uncomfortable, trust your instincts! Never agree to move your possessions with anyone you don’t trust.
== General Packing ==
16. Pack a suitcase- For each member of the family moving, pack a suitcase as if you’re all going on a 3-day vacation, including changes of clothes, medications, eyeglasses, toiletries, etc. Keep the suitcases separated from all the other items to be moved, such as in your car, at your new workplace, etc. so you’ll have everything you need for the first few days without searching through boxes.
17. Create “Open Me First” boxes- Pick one or two boxes per room as “Open Me First” boxes. Put in them the things you’ll need first at your new location. Then mark the sides of the boxes so you’ll know which ones are which.
18. One at a time- Wherever possible, work on packing just one room at a time (instead of several all at once) to keep things focused and organized.
19. Less is more- Use packing as a way to clean out belongings for donations, a yard sale, and/or the recycling center. Aim to eliminate 1/3 of your belongings. You’ll save time and expense.
20. Off the floor- Instead of the floor, use a completely cleared-off table top or counter in each room for packing boxes. You’ll find you get much more accomplished.
21. Tracking small parts- When taking apart items to be moved, such as tables, securely tape screws and other small parts securely to the underside of the item. You’ll always know where to look and save time putting things back together.
22. Save space- Use towels, pillows and t-shirts you’re packing as extra padding around fragile items. It will save room in your boxes.
23. Criss-cross tape- Tape boxes along the seams where the flaps meet together. Then tape perpendicularly at the center of the first tape, forming a cross.
24. Stacking- Stack boxes with the heaviest on the bottom, lightest on top to prevent crushing.
25. The 30-pound rule- Keep each box below 50 pounds absolute maximum and below 30 pounds wherever possible. Heavier boxes lead to injuries, are much more likely to burst their tape or seams and tend to get dropped.
26. Scale- Keep a bathroom scale in the room you’re packing so you can keep the boxes below the weight limits.
== Packing Electronics ==
27. A picture is worth 1000 words- Use a digital or cell phone camera to take pictures of how complicated wiring (computer cords, speaker wires) is hooked up. Be sure to use plenty of light and careful focus so the pictures will be clear. Print each picture and put it in the top of the box holding the item. This will make hooking up the items in your new place much easier.
28. Original is best- Always use the original packaging when available. (I realize that most of us don’t have the original packaging for much of anything, but I thought I would bring it up anyway).
29. Double boxing- For especially fragile electronics, pack them first in a box with an excessive amount of biodegradable packing peanuts. Then pack that box in a larger box filled with biodegradable packing peanuts. This two-box system seems like a pain but seems to do a better job isolating items from jarring impacts.
30. No loose ends- Wrap each cord carefully with cable organizers, heavy twist ties or heavy rubber bands. Never throw unwrapped cords into boxes- they get tangled and caught on other items.
31. Cord labels- Consider getting a label maker and labeling the end of each. Then you’ll know exactly which cord you’re seeing and where each end connects when you put things back together.
32. The two-inch rule- Use at least 2″ of biodegradable packing peanuts around each side of fragile items.
== Box Inventory and Labels ==
33. “Fat” is in- Use the thickest, darkest marker you can find for labeling boxes. Pencils, pens, tin or light markers are almost impossible to see even just a few feet away.
34. Two sides- Label each box on the two broadest sides, opposite one another. That way if a box gets turned, you can still identify its contents.
35. Abbreviate room names- Start box labels with the abbreviated name of the room followed by a box number, such as “BTH2-6” for “second bathroom, 6th box.” You can then track each box to make sure everything arrived safely.
36. Label “Open Me First” on boxes where it applies.
37. Mark “Fragile” where appropriate.
38. Identify contents- Identify the major contents and where they came from, such as “Medicine Cabinet” or “Linen Closet- Towels and Wash Cloths.”
39. Box Inventory- Keep a clipboard and write down each box’s room, box number and contents (graph paper is great for keeping things recorded neatly).
40. Verifying delivery- When unloading, check off each box as it gets unloaded at your new place. Then you’ll know everything arrived safely.
41. Labels out- Ask movers to stack boxes in your new place with the labels facing out so that you can easily spot a specific box.
== Letting People Know ==
42. Post Office- File your change of address with the Post Office at least 30 days prior to the date of the move.
43. Referrals- Ask everyone you notify for a referral in your new area.
44. Records- Get copies of your existing records (transcripts from schools, medical records from doctors, etc.) while you’re notifying the changes of address.
== Change of Address- Whom to Notify ==
45. Accountant/tax preparer; Alumni associations; Attorneys
46. Babysitter/ child care provider; Banks (auto loans, checking accounts, credit cards, home equity, IRA’s, mortgage, safe deposit box, savings account); Broker; Business cards (order new ones if applicable)
47. Cell phone provider; Child care/ daycare; Chiropractor; Courts, especially for traffic tickets or local disputes; Credit bureaus; Credit card issuers
48. Dentist; Department of Motor Vehicles; Diaper service; Doctor; Dry cleaning pick-up and delivery
49. Family members
50. Health clubs; House cleaning service; House of worship
51. Insurance providers (auto, health, life, other vehicles); IRS (form 8822)
52. Lawn care; Luggage tags (replace existing ones)
53. Magazine subscriptions
54. New business cards; New employer; Newspaper subscriptions
55. Old employer; Orthodontist
56. Parent-teacher association; Passport; Pet sitter/ dog walker/ pet day care; Pharmacy (BONUS: get year-to-date expense summary for taxes); Physical therapist; Physician (BONUS: get referral for new location); Post office; Professional organizations
57. Retirement plan holders; Return address labels (order new ones)
58. Schools (BONUS: get copies of transcripts); Snow removal service; Social Security Administration; Swimming pool maintenance (pool cleaning, pool opening or closing); Swimming pool memberships
59. Veterinarian BONUS get vet records and recommendations
60. Water delivery service
== Moving With Kids ==
61. Get a children’s book on moving for smaller kids. Consider “The Berenstain Bears’ Moving Day.”
62. If appropriate, let children pick their room.
63. If possible, let kids pick a decoration for their new room.
64. Pack a kid’s sized suitcase and let each child pick out a special toy to keep with them and a special outfit to wear on “new home day.”
65. If the child has a special dish or cup, include it in the kitchen “Open Me First” box so familiar items await them at their new place.
66. Consider unpacking the kids’ rooms first, or at least their “Open Me First” boxes to help them settle in.
== Open Me First Box: The Kitchen ==
67. Aluminum foil or plastic wrap
68. Break-proof or disposable flatware, cups, and plates
69. Coffee maker and coffee (don’t forget the filters!)
70. Dish detergent
71. Frying pan and spatula
72. Pet food and bowels
73. Scissors
74. Tea kettle
== Open Me First Box: Main Bathroom ==
75. Bath mat
76. Bath towels
77. First-aid kit (aspirin, band-aids, hydrogen peroxide)
78. Hair dryer
79. Shampoo
80. Shower curtain and rings
81. Soap
82. toothbrushes and toothpaste
== Open Me First Box: Tool room or drawer ==
83. Duct tape
84. Flashlight
85. Flat-head screwdriver
86. Hammer
87. Level
88. Phillips-head screwdriver
89. Picture hangers
90. Tape measure
91. Utility knife
== Moving Day ==
92. Again, start early- You want to have everything as organized as possible prior to the arrival of the movers.
93. Use sitters- Recruit help in watching your small kids and pets on Moving Day. Your attention will be needed for the nuts and bolts of the move.
94. Have food ready- Whether you have professional movers or friends and family, having coffee, orange juice, and bagels or donuts available will make it easier for everyone to get started.
95. Cell phone numbers- Make sure you have the cell phone number of the driver of the truck entered into your cell phone, and that the driver has yours in case you get separated or have a problem.
96. Proper payment- Almost all professional movers will demand payment in full and in cash before they will unpack a single box. Make sure you have payment ready.
97. Directions- Have directions and a map ready for anyone will be driving between your old place and your new place.
== Unpacking ==
98. Unpacking Plan- Just like with packing, have a plan for unpacking. Otherwise you’re likely to end up frustrated with a sea of half-opened boxes with your necessities still “missing in action.”
99. Prioritize Rooms- Focus on “Open Me First” boxes in the bathrooms and kitchen first.
100. Trash and Recyclable Boxes- Keep at least one trash bag (for the real trash) and one large emptied box (to hold used packing paper and biodegradable “peanuts”) available in each room BEFORE you start the heavy unpacking.
101. Time Limits- Set an objective of unpacking a certain number of boxes each day until all the boxes are all unpacked.

When we live a long time in a house, we can accumulate a lot of stuff. This can make moving a big job. Follow these steps to help make it a smooth transition.

Sort it

When moving to a smaller place it is impossible to take all your things. The first step is to make decisions on what you will need and want in your new home and let the other things go to charity, to relatives, or in the garbage. It is a lot of work, so you may need a hand sorting through everything. Once you have decided what you will be taking with you, you are ready to pack.
Keep like things together- dishes with dishes, clothes with clothes, books with books. Don’t start throwing things into the box just because you need to fill it. Pack things from the same room together. This will make finding what you are looking for easier on the other end.

Pack it

Keep the boxes light. Don’t try to cram everything in as few boxes as possible. This will make everything harder to move. Even if you are getting movers, you may need to move boxes around when you are unpacking. Try to keep the boxes less than 50 pounds. Stuff socks, towels, pillowcases, etc into free holes in boxes. You will require less packing paper and fewer boxes!
Don’t over-pack boxes. This risks damaging your items. Mark which end goes up to avoid any damaged goods. If you plan on putting items in garbage bags, make sure they are heavy duty so they don’t rip. Avoid confusion with actual garbage by using clear bags. Use your luggage to carry other household items. Keep as much as possible in the proper place (i.e.: clothes in dresser drawers, silverware in tray) so you have less to unpack.

Track it

Write down what’s in every box. Label the box by number and in a notebook write down everything that you put in the box. Be specific. Say coffee mugs instead of kitchen stuff. Label all boxes; small or large. If you have to take down and reassemble furniture, put all the nuts and bolts into a bag and tape the bag to the piece of furniture.

Color-code it

Color-coordinate your boxes. Use colored stickers, tape or sheets of construction paper and be sure to write down in a notebook what each color means. You can have a different color for each room, or have one color for your new home and another for things that are going into storage or elsewhere. You can color code boxes containing breakable items with a bright color so movers know to take extra care with these.

Move it

Moving day can be long and tiresome. Make sure you stick to your routine as best you can, including proper sleep, meals, and medications. Plan ahead to make sure you are able to eat and take your medications at the proper times.

Keep important items and records with you, this includes your list with what’s in each box. If you can’t afford to lose it, keep them separate from your moving boxes. You may want to take your more valuable or breakable items yourself by car. Make sure you save one suitcase to fill with everything you will need for your first night in your home without having to unpack anything else. This should include food for the evening, toiletries, medications, night clothes and clothes for the next day, a roll of toilet paper, bed linens and a pillow, a light, and something to entertain you. It is also a good idea to plug in a nightlight when you get there. If you get up in the night it can be tricky to find your way around in a new place.

Unpack it

Look at all the boxes! To make this task manageable take it one box at a time. Look at your list of boxes and pick the ones you’d like to open starting with the ones that contain the most important things to get you into a daily routine- frequently used kitchen and bathroom items are a good place to start. This is a great time to have a friend or family member come visit. They can help you set up things to your liking and keep you company as you unpack things. Don’t worry, you can have them over again once you are all settled in. As you are finding a new place for your belongings you may realize some things you need to buy. Start making a list and take a break from unpacking to go to the store. Take it a few boxes at a time and make sure you take time to eat, take medication and sleep at your regular times.
A move is a lot of work, especially for one person, so be sure to get help with each step along the way. Friends, family members, cleaners, movers, and professional organizers can help make your move effortless and stress-free!

The backbone of every move is the resources behind it. Without the proper resources, moves incur unnecessary stress, cost, and irritation.

Molloy Mayflower has unsurpassed resources to make your move as comfortable, safe, and satisfying as possible.

These Resources Include:

• A detailed move process that has been proven over thousands of moves
• Professionally trained crew and move coordinators
• Owned and well-maintained equipment
• Over 300 employees company wide
• Four locations in the tri-state area
• Over 325,000 square feet of storage and storage affiliations in all 50 states
• Trusted, long-term relationship with Mayflower to ensure seamless coordination of moves
• Customer centered values of a family owned and managed business
• 60 plus year track record of satisfied customers

The best way to put all these resources at your service is to call one of our friendly operators.

Trucks

• One of the largest fleets of modern trucks in the northeast – all outfitted with furniture pads, straps, dollies, tools, etc.
• 44 Trailers
• 36 Air-Ride Straight Trucks (26 foot) with lift gates
• 30 Tractors
• 8 Minivans

Moving Equipment

• 6,500 Commercial Dollies (rubber wheeled)
• 20,000 Running feet of Masonite (4’ x 3’)
• 100 A-frame Masonite Carriers
• 300 Panel Carriers
• 50 Ramps
• 3,000 Corrugated Commercial Bins
• 10,000 Plastic Crates
• Over 20,000 legal tote cartons and 2,500 computer bins available
• A comprehensive supply of bubble wrap, crating wood, furniture pads, and specialized packing material for items requiring special care and handling.

Molloy  Bros. Moving & Storage started in 1946 as a family business and  expanded rapidly by providing high quality residential moving services. In  1957, Molloy Bros. became an agent for Allied Van Lines and grew into one of  New York’s largest residential movers. The company then expanded to New Jersey  and to three Florida locations. In 1973, Molloy Bros. changed its affiliation  to North American Van Lines.

In 1976 the Molloy brothers sold the  business to non-family members. At this point in time, the business focus moved  from Molloy Bros. to T. James Molloy exclusively when he joined North American  Van Lines as a sales executive in the New York City corporate sales office.

Today, Molloy Bros. is one of the largest  agents for Mayflower. This relationship gives customers the advantage of  working with an experienced local professional moving company as well as having  access to a vast network of agents across the United States and abroad. This  depth of support is unmatched in the industry, and follows the Molloy  philosophy of managing a customer’s move from day one through completion.

Molloy Bros Moving Reviews:

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Michele,

We are all moved in and though we are still unpacking we wanted to let you know that the move was a great success story. Mel did an incredible job in estimating our costs (couldn’t be happier with the results), Ted and his crew also did a super job as everything got here without a mishap. service was friendly and superb. Also, our cars got here earlier that expected without nary a scratch.

Though I am sure you tired of my nagging persistent calls, you also provided everything we needed. You are a professional and you provided us with the best customer service imaginable.

Please share my comments with all those that were involved in the moving process. Molloy rocks!

Thanks so much.

Bill and Dyan

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Michele,

I jus wanted to write a quick note to thank you all for doing an excellent job with the move cross country. We were more than impressed with the professionalism and courtesy, as I am going through boxes everything seems to be in great condition. It is my understanding John did a great job with the transit and it was more appreciated:)

Thanks,

Alison

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