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Useful Guides

You can save a lot of time when moving your home or business premise if you follow some guidelines which will help you in carring out the process smoothly. Capital Moving is pleased to share with you some of the important tips that are proven to work for you.

Planning for your Move

Before the Big Day ...

  • If there are items you won't need again and want to dispose, start disposing them 2 weeks before moving.
  • If you want to donate to organizations dealing with humatarian aids, organize with them to colect the items before the day of moving.
  • Start packing several cartoons each, a few weeks prior to your move. Note not to pack items you’ll need before moving.
  • Pack on a room-by-room basis doing one area at a time. Don’t mix items from different rooms.
  • Write your family name, general description of contents and their respective room on top of each box. This will make unpacking into the proper rooms easier.

Planning For Your Pet ...

  • Schedule a visit with your veterinarian to ensure your pet is healthy and that all vaccinations are current.
  • Ask your veterinarian to recommend another veterinarian close to your new home.

During the move ...

  • When you are getting ready to move, make sure your pets daily activities are kept as normal as possible
  • Keep them in a stable environment such as a friend house where they might be comfortable with, to reduce the stress of moving on them.

After the move ...

Just like people, it takes time for pets to become accustomed to a new environment. To help them get comfortable and feel at home in your new house, you should keep all their favorite toys, food and bedding.

Don’t forget to take your pet for a walk in your new neighborhood so

Important Parking Tips

You will need to wrap most items to guard them from scratching and shatter.
There are selection of supplies you will require:

Packing Clothes
  • Wardrobe boxes are ideal and make life easier unpacking.
  • Clothes can be taken straight from wardrobe on hangers and hung straight into wardrobe box with no added ironing afterwards.
  • If the boxes still have some space think about filling them with light weight items covered in bubble wrap.
  • Label boxes in accordance in accordance to originating rooms and destination rooms.
Packing Boxes
  • Support the bottom boxes with adhesive packing tape to prevent the bottom from opening up and everything crashes to the floor.
  • Fill the gaps in between with white print or old clothes to prevent the contents from moving during your move.
  • Close up the boxes securely with packing tape.
  • Boxes should be no more than 20kg in weight.
  • Group records and CDs vertically in boxes, do not stack them flat to prevent breakage.
  • Place weighty items in the bottom of the box and lighter items at the top.
  • Detach tops and lids from jars and china and wrap them separately.
  • Tighten any opened boxes and bottles before packing them to prevent spills and seepage.
  • Where applicable mark boxes that need to be a certain way up, we always move boxes in a upright position but there are items that need to moved I a way up position.
Packing Computers and Electronics
  • First wrap your gadgets with wrapping materials like bubblewrap to secure them form scratch.
  • Pack them into sturdy boxes along with enough cushion; blankets, clothing or pillows to fill the empty spaces
  • Label the boxes ‘Fragile’, with the room of the house and what the box contains.
  • Don't stuck all your electronics into one box!. This may lead to damages befor even the day of moving.It will also delay the process on that day due to difficulty in handleing.
Packing Mirrors and Framed Pictures
  • Pack individual pieces or groups into Adjustable Mirror boxes surrounded by adequate packing materials to ensure a safe journey.
  • Label the boxes with fragile tape and with the room destination.
  • Wrap the picture or mirror in an ample amount of padding bubble wrap or paper.
  • Place in a flattened packing box carton. Carefully tape and seal the carton.
  • Always stand glass, picture and mirrors on their edge, do not lay flat.
General Packing Tips
  • Ensure there is adequate parking for the moving van.
  • Arrange for elevator for both your origin and your destination.
  • If possible, remove glass shelves from cabinets.
  • Take jewelry, valuable or fragile items, unwrapped floor lamps, currency, documents, collection, etc. pets and any open cartons in your own vehicle.
  • Mark all boxes and especially the “need right-away items” for when you arrive (toiletries, snacks, etc).
  • Include a “special” box with a new game or book for each of the little ones to keep them occupied and give them something to look forward to.
  • Mark each box with an inventory list and destination room.
  • Clearly mark the fragile items.
General Household Items
  • Pack books in small boxes so that they won’t be so heavy.
  • Always stack dishes upward when packing to avoid breakage.
  • Tape open foodstuff boxes and bag them in plastic grocery bags for extra security.
  • Defrost and clean fridges and freezers prior to moving day.
  • Secure lids tightly on all liquids.
  • Arrange to have ice makers, gas appliances, chandeliers and grandfather clocks serviced.
  • Pack important and memorable documents in a separate box for example; health insurance, family records, passports, photo albums and jewelry for easy accessibility.
  • Buddle brooms, mops, skis and garden tools together for easy handling.

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Testimonials

Edward hi, Your guys led by one Mr Collins came and did an impressive job for me. It was hustle free and we settled into the new house instantly. Many thanks and, I shall remember Capital Movers in future or when I have a friend moving.
Ndungu Ngaruiya, 2014-10-27 09:31:08.000000
Capital movers your work is excellent! You amazed me how you executed my five bedrooms move within 8hrs only, arranging my new house exactly as the old one! Maintain this fantastic work all the time, thank you.
Michael Barak, 2014-07-14 08:17:04.000000
This guys are pretty smart and quick at the same time very careful in the handling of fragile, they mean every word they say. I recommend them to those who are looking efficient and honest movers.
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Elizabeth, 2014-03-14 12:34:07.000000
I liked their group work, very well organized movers who are rich in skills and art of moving offices. The thought of relocating my office was a nightmare but capital movers made it a dream come true, would recommend them to all.
J Macharia, 2013-12-11 17:24:09.000000
I have used several movers but Capital movers you truly stand out. Please keep going that direction will for sure recommend you to anyone who needs moving services.
Joe Karagi, 2015-06-12 19:30:23.000000
You guys surpassed my expectations yesterday. Professionalism at its best. Very good job. You keep every word you say. Time management superb. I will always recommend you to all my friends who needs moving solutions. Am so happy. Keep it up Edward.
Violet Muiru, 2016-08-31 13:28:09.000000
Your work is outstanding,professional,organized and not forgetting time management.You made our move hustle free.Thanks Collins and the team for your quick response and service.
Angela, 2017-03-06 13:30:54.000000
I was scouting for movers in Nov 2017 and my friends referred me to Capital Movers. The cost was favourable and the team was superb. The team went over and above their mandate. My husband and I are elated about the entire experience and we would consider them anytime in the future. Thank you Edward and team.
Jane Muli - Okatege, 2017-12-04 08:38:39.000000
You have moved my sister and I twice now and you do a great job. Collins and Ezekiel... excellent stuff. Will definitely recommend you.
Stella K., 2018-02-19 10:18:40.000000
You made my moving enjoyable. Your dedication and professionalism awed my family and I. Thank you.
Kaari Macharia, 2018-03-13 12:50:51.000000