Tucson Movers Blog

Service after the sale

2010-08-23T10:32:00.000-07:00

the moving industry is not just about moving furniture. As a Tucson mover I understand that service after the sale is very important for my business and for my customers. Some Tucson movers forget that we are a service industry and the most important thing about a service industry is customer service. While the move is being preformed it is important to reassure our customers that their belongings are being taken care of by professional movers, but that's not the end of our role as a customer service based business. We need to follow up with our customers to make sure that there moving experience was a great one and if not what we can do next time to make sure that it is.

Tucson movers and commercial moving

2010-08-19T11:28:00.000-07:00

As a Tucson mover Perkins Moving and Storage offers a variety of moving services including commercial moving. Most movers will offer commercial moving, however the key to a successful commercial move is being prepared and having the proper equipment. For example, having commercial bins to place your computers and office equipment in will help to save on the cost of packing materials. Also, having the proper tools and professional movers will save time on your Tucson commercial move and in turn you will be saving money. So if your looking to move your business in or around Tucson, don't forget Perkins Moving and Storage is your locally owned and operated Tucson mover.

Tucson Movers and minimum charges

2010-08-18T13:18:00.000-07:00

A lot of Tucson movers charge a minimum amount of hours on all of their local moves. This is fine if your move is going to be over the minimum amount of hours, but what about other moves that take less time. Well the answer to that question is simple to most Tucson movers but it is not a good answer to the Tucson moving customer. The Tucson movers that do charge minimums are sometimes making money for work they do not perform. Perkins Moving and Storage does not charge a minimum amount of hours on any of our moves. We know that times are tough and we are not in the moving business to take advantage of our customers. Perkins Moving and Storage only charges the actual time it takes the movers to complete your move and one hour for travel time. The one hour travel is a pretty standard charge throughout the Tucson moving industry, and is to compensate the movers for the time spent driving to and from each job.

Tucson Movers

2010-08-17T13:38:00.001-07:00

The other day I was thinking there are quite a few Tucson movers out there what separates Perkins from them . We all offer the same services and after price comparison we all offer the pretty much the same price. The difference between Perkins Moving and Storage and other Tucson movers is simple we offer the best customer service in the Tucson moving industry. We do not look to book jobs just for the money we want to offer a moving service that will be remembered. Every move we complete we make sure that our customers are happy. To us being a successful business not only means making money, but also making sure the customers experience is a memorable one. So if your looking to move in or around Tucson just remember Perkins Moving and Storage is Tucson family owned and operated and dedicated to providing a service that benefits our Tucson community.

Questions to ask your Tucson Movers

2010-08-13T17:34:00.000-07:00

there are a lot of questions that come to mind when looking for a Tucson mover

is there a minimum amount of hours on your moves
does your company provide standard insurance
does your company provide additional insurance
does your company use temporary workers
is your company a licensed Tucson mover
is your company a broker for Tucson movers

these are some of the questions you may not think of when looking for a Tucson mover but trust me they are all very important. All of these questions can save you money on your Tucson move but that's not the best thing the best thing is all the frustration you will save. Moving is not an easy process unless you have the right people for the job.

Tucson Moving Companies

2010-08-09T18:30:00.000-07:00

looking for Tucson moving companies ? Well there are quite a few ways to find them. The phone book and the internet are prob the best ways to find Tucson moving companies. Altho I don't think finding Tucson moving companies is the problem the real problem is finding out which Tucson moving company you should use for your move. Most movers offer the same kind of services the only difference is the quality that each moving company provides. Here at Perkins Moving and Storage we offer the highest quality service at a reasonable price. We know that there are a lot of Tucson moving companies and that they offer the same services we do some even charge the same price but we know that none of them can offer the kind of move that we can provide. We can also provide some peace of mind that your move will be done and done well.

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Tips for packing your dishes

2010-08-05T15:45:00.000-07:00

Packing Dishes for you Tucson Move

Packing is a difficult part of the moving process but with these tips you can learn how to make it a little easier.

Its sounds easy when someone talks about packing dishes but there are actually a lot of different techniques that you can use to make sure that your dishes are packed correctly. First you need to assemble the box and set up a staging area close to where you will be packing. You can grab a chair to place the box on while you are packing and clean an area off of a counter top to wrap each dish.
Second you need to crumple up a couple pieces of news print and place them this adds cushion to the bottom of the box. You will need to add enough paper so that you can not see the bottom of the box and to give enough cushion for the dishes to be stacked.

Now you are ready to start packing. The first thing you will want to pack is plates wrap each plate individually with at least 3 sheets of newsprint than place the wrapped plate on its side in the box. Do this until the you have one layer complete. Use wadded up pieces of newsprint to fill in any spaces to make sure that the box is solid.

After filling in the spaces wad up more packing paper and make another layer of cushion. The top layer of the box is used for cups,spoons,salt shakers and other small stuff like that of course every piece should be wrapped individually. Before you seal the box make sure to use extra pieces of packing paper to fill in any unused space and to add one last layer of padding with your wadded up packing paper.

Seal the box and label it.

Your done!

For more packing tips visit our website at www.perkinsmovingandstorage.com

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Tucson Students

2010-08-04T22:07:00.000-07:00

The start of the school year is coming soon, which means a lot of students will be returning to the University of Arizona. There are a lot of things a student will need when returning to school, and this means they will be spending a lot of money in the next couple weeks. We know school can be expensive and being a student can be hard that's why we are offering a 10% discount for all students! Student moves are typically very small ones but with the money you save on your move you can buy some books or maybe even some supplies to beat the Tucson Heat this school year.

Knowing your Tucson Mover

2010-07-30T14:40:00.000-07:00

Knowing your mover is the key to having a successful move. The question is how do you know who your movers are, most of them sound like very nice people over the telephone. Just by taking a few moments to do some research, you may save yourself lots of time and money in the end. There are several sites that are aimed towards helping customers know their mover giving actual customer feedback that companies may not want you to see. A great website for this is ripoffreports.com, this website compiles complaints about company's from real customers. There is also the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration , the Department of Transportation and the Better Business Bureau. Those are just a few sites that you can look into and with google you will find even more.

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Another Tucson moving tip

2010-07-27T11:28:00.000-07:00

One tip I would give to anyone moving locally on an hourly basis would be to place small items in one central location near the front door. Doing this small task will save a ton of time and time is money. Moving the small stuff around is an easy task that can be separated into a couple days before the move. The fact that you can do it indoors and beat the Tucson heat may be the best benefit of all.Tucson Movers

Save money on your Tucson Move

2010-07-26T19:44:00.001-07:00

Perkins Moving and Storage of Tucson

2010-07-23T10:27:00.000-07:00

Perkins Moving and Storage offers a wide variety of service to fit your moving needs. Whether you are staying in Tucson or moving across the country Perkins Moving and Storage has the experience to make sure your move is as easy and stress free as possible. Visit us at http://perkinsmovingandstorage.com/ for a list of our services and some helpful tips for your upcoming move.

Research Your Mover

2010-06-03T14:10:00.000-07:00

Research Your Mover

Gist: if your mover has a lot of unhappy customers its likely you may become one of them.

In a lot of my blogs I say having the right people for the job is the best way to save money on your upcoming Tucson move and I stand by that. Finding the right people for the job might take some time but its worth it and its pretty easy to do.

Before choosing your mover do some research there are a lot of places on the internet that you can find information about movers. The most common places you would think to look would be your local BBB, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration,and The American Moving and Storage Association. They are all great places to gather information about your mover. There are other not so common places you can look to find out more information about your Tucson mover. Google is a great tool for finding useful information try typing in the moving companies name and reviews next to it you should see a number of links that are actual reviews posted by the movers customers. I think the best way you can tell if a mover is a good mover is to see what there customers say if there are a lot of unhappy customers its likely you may become one of them.

http://www.ripoffreport.com/
http://www.newmexicoandsouthwestcolorado.bbb.org/Home.aspx
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/
http://www.moving.org/

Research can be defined as the search for knowledge or any systematic investigation to establish facts.

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U of A on the move

2010-06-02T21:27:00.001-07:00

U of A on the move

Gist: Saved time is saved money on your Tucson student move

During the summer is the best time to move for a student. The class schedules are light and there is a lot more free time. There is also a lot of things to do on campus during the summer so why spend your time moving your own furniture why not have professionals take care of it for you. Perkins Moving and Storage has been moving U of A students all over Tucson this summer, and the summer just started.

We know as a student money is tight that's why we don't charge a minimum charge for our u of a customers. Some companies charge as much as a three hour minimum for there moves. Perkins Moving and Storage charges from start to finish on our local moves in Tucson that's it plain and simple like moving should be. This is just one way we customized our pricing to benefit our student customers. There is also an option to share a move with a friend this is a great way to save money. We also have valuable tips on saving money on your move. Simple things like placing boxes in a central area close to the door saves time and saved time is saved money. We also have knowledgeable moving consultants standing by to answer any questions you may have about your move. So if your looking for a professional and fair Tucson movers Perkins Moving and Storage are the movers for you.
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In-home Estimates

2010-03-17T10:14:00.000-07:00

In-home estimates are used when there is more to a job than one person can handle. Maybe you are a busy professional and do not have the time to set everything up for your move. When you chose to have an estimator come out to give you a price for your move the estimator that shows up will be your point of contact at our office thru out the moving process. The estimator will first take a visual inventory of the items you will be moving and take notes if anything needs special attention or packing. After the inventory is complete we come up with a weight for your belongings to determine a price based on this weight and other important information that your estimator will gather.

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Tucson Event Calendar

2010-03-16T09:33:00.000-07:00

We are happy to say we added a new addition to our website. We added an event calendar for the Tucson area. So if your moving to a new part of town and want to see whats going on in your neighbor hood take a look at our calendar and you can see whats going on in Tucson. Many of the events are free to the public and most of them are very educational. We will be adding other calendars for different parts of Arizona to keep up with all of the exciting things that are happening in our state. Here at Perkins we do not just want to be another mover in Tucson we want to be a part of our community.

Not just another Craigslist mover

2010-03-15T09:36:00.001-07:00

Here at Perkins We are not the cheapest mover on craigslist but we are licensed insured and the most professional. The real way to save money on moving is to have the right person for the job. The moving season just started and i have already picked up 3 jobs that other craigslist movers have booked and not showed up to. Do yourself a favor and choose Perkins Moving and Storage we show up on time and we get the job done right every time. Moving is stressful enough don’t add more stress by using a mover who does not show up or does not know how to get the job done.

Call now for a free estimate 520-312-5243

or you can visit us on the web at
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Moving Tucson Safely

2010-03-11T14:55:00.001-08:00

Anyone can move furniture it takes real professionals to get the job done right and safely. Safety is a very important part of the moving process your belongings can be damaged or even worse someone could get hurt. Part of being a professional mover is to make sure that all of employees are trained for safety and just in case an accident does happen that we have the right protection for our customers and our employees. For a safe reliable move please give us a call and see what we have to offer.

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Let us load your moving truck in Tucson

2010-03-10T11:40:00.000-08:00

Loading a customers truck is one of the many services that Perkins Moving and Storage of Tucson provides to its customers. It takes a lot of skill and Training to be able to load a moving truck professionally. Everyone of our moving professionals takes a two week training class before they are ever allowed to load a customers moving truck. When you chose to have Perkins load your truck you are not just getting the movers, you are receiving a professional moving crew all of the necessary equipment to do the job and the satisfaction of knowing you have a licensed and insured moving company behind you threw out the moving process

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Moving Tucson

2010-03-09T14:34:00.001-08:00

Tucson is a great place to operate a Moving Company because Tucson is a very diverse group of people. We have moved a therapist that works in feng shway, a border patrol agent that was a scout sniper for the marines, We even helped set up a model home for a housing development in sahuarita . Those are just a couple of moves that We have completed and they are all interesting and fun in there own way. Each move we complete builds our company, our company's character, and its reputation that's why every one of our moves is treated with the utmost respect and care. When you first call Perkins Moving and Storage we will set you up with your own move coordinator, your move coordinator will be there for you thru out your moving experience with Perkins Moving and Storage. We also offer a variety of services for your upcoming move that way you do not have to pay for a service that you do not need. You can find out about all of these servics and other helpful hits on our website at http://perkinsmovingandstorage.com/

The busy season

2010-03-03T11:55:00.000-08:00

One way you can tell its the busy season is that a lot of unprofessional movers overbook them selves and start not showing up for there own jobs. Its a sad fact but it does happen on Saturday I received a telephone call at 4:00pm it was a woman who said her movers did not show up and would not return her phone call. Unfortunately we were all booked up for the day but we were able to be there to move the woman's belongings the very next morning in the rain and all. At Perkins we have the experience and professionalism to know that we need to prepare for this time of year. We make sure that we can provide the same professionalism for every job and make sure that we have enough flexibility to serve all of our customers needs

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520-261-Move

2010-01-25T11:08:00.000-08:00

We just added a new telephone number. It’s easy to remember and a professional moving consultant is always standing to assist your moving needs.

Tucson Movers

2010-01-20T10:35:00.000-08:00

Soon the moving and storage season will start for all Tucson Movers. That means long days and even longer nights that's why we are doing everything we can to over prepare for those busy days and nights. Even if it gets busy we are dedicated to providing a quality move and being flexible for our customers. We do not just want to be a another Tucson mover we want to be Tucson's Mover and we know that is going to take a lot of hard work and dedication. This summer offers us another chance to stand out from the rest and with the professionalism offered by my company I know we will be successful this summer.

Tips for moving within Tucson AZ

2010-01-19T17:49:00.000-08:00

When you are doing research for a Tucson mover you will find that a lot of the movers you research have about the same price. So what do you look for when researching a Tucson mover? Well first I would start by checking with the company you are reviewing. A few good questions to ask are
1.Do you have insurance
2.Are you licensed
3.Do you have a dot number (this is the number provided to the business from the department of transportation)
These are just a few good questions you can ask also you can look on our website to find other helpful information. Second I would check if the company is listed with the Department Of Transportation. Third I would check with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Last but not least I would check with my local BBB.

The internet is also a great tool to check on a business it provides information from other customers and other sites that might provide feedback about the business.

Going Green

2009-12-30T21:46:00.000-08:00

Going Green

As a member of the business community here at Perkins Moving and Storage we realize that it is our responsibility to set a good example for our community. That's why we have implemented a few changes in the way we operate our business. We are now a paperless office the only paper we use is for our contracts the day of the move. We have also started a recycling program for the Tucson community. We will pick up any used boxes and provide them to our customers to alleviate some of the waste caused by packing materials that could be used over again. We encourage all Tucson movers to join us in the this recycling program together we can save a lot of trees and make Tucson a greener place to live. If you have any questions about our recycling program feel free to give us a call or you can check it out on our website at http://perkinsmovingandstorage.com/

Your friends in the moving business
Perkins Moving and Storage
Damian Perkins

Another Happy Customer

2009-12-29T13:10:00.000-08:00

Tucson moves are usually easy ones because most houses are ground level and we have the equipment to put the furniture on so it all rolls right along pretty quickly. Today was one of the easier moves it was moving from a one bedroom apartment on the first floor and the truck could back right up to the apartment so it only took about 30min to load. Offloading is always easier than loading and on this job it was very easy the drop off was a one bedroom apartment on the first floor again and the truck could back up right to that door also. It took about 15min to offload which was fast even for us. All in all it was a pretty easy job but it goes to show if you have the right equipment and the right people behind that equipment the job gets done quick and you save money.

Your friends in the moving business
Perkins Moving And Storage
Damian Perkins

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Busy Days

2009-12-28T18:10:00.000-08:00

The end of the month is always a busy time for Tucson movers partly because leases end at the end of the month and most people would like to start off in there new home at the beginning of the month. We always make sure we have more than enough people and equipment for this time of the month. We are even available for last minute moves during the end of the month. There are a lot of irresponsible movers out there that over book there selves and when it comes time to do your move they don't show.
Don't worry your friends in the moving businesses are always ready to pick up the slack and make sure that your move is done with professionalism and at an affordable price. Whether you need help with an on site move or a move across the country we will make sure that we can accommodate your needs what ever the circumstances

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Perkins Moving and Storage
Damian Perkins

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Open Seven Days A Week

2009-12-27T18:30:00.000-08:00

I know a lot of companies take off on Sunday but here at Perkins we know that Sunday is a great day to get things done laundry, homework ,getting moving quotes etc . That’s why we are available on Sundays from 6am until 6pm. everyone knows the week is a busy time so why not put your slippers on sit in your favorite chair and take your time to get a moving quote. Or you can come down to our office at 4650 N Flowing Wells Rd Tucson, AZ 85713 and talk to one of our moving consultants.

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Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T12:48:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Tucson From you friends in the moving industry. I hope everyone got what they wanted. If you need help moving some of those new presents around don't forget we can provide just the labor for any move and we do not charge a minimum of hours. So don't worry about rearranging you kitchen for that new hutch or mounting that new TV just give Perkins Moving and Storage a call and let the professionals take care of it for you. If you have any questions you can all ways reach us by telephone at 530-312-5423 by email at www.perkinsmovingandstorage.com or you can always visit us on the web for helpful tips.

Christmas wishes from our family to yours.
Damian Perkins
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Merry Christmas Tucson

2009-12-24T16:30:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas Tucson

Christmas is almost here!!!!! I Just want to wish all of our Tucson neighbors a very Merry Christmas from your friend in the moving business. Christmas is a busy season for warping presents and stuffing stocking and if you run out of boxes or just need some tape don't forget Perkins Moving and Storage also provides boxes of all sizes and anything else you might need to wrap that last present.

Growing our family one move at a time

2009-12-22T12:47:00.000-08:00

Moving in Tucson AZ is a fast paced business. The city is getting bigger and bigger by the day and all the little towns around us are even getting bigger. There are a lot of big houses and even bigger businesses. The one thing I love about Tucson is that no matter how big it gets you never loose that small town feel. For the most part people are very nice and willing to help a fellow neighbor. That's why when I started my business I made a promise to my self that I will always remember where I came from and the city where I started. That's why I make sure that ever customers job is treated with professionalism and ever customer is treated like a neighbor. When I started Perkins Moving and Storage I knew I would have to choose a slogan that best fits our business and the way we want our customers to feel when they think about us. After a long search I found it I think it speaks a great deal about how I want my office to operate and how I want our customers to feel once we set the last piece of furniture in there new home.

Growing our family one move at a time

I think it says it all

Damian Perkins
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Tucson Movers

2009-06-17T01:14:00.000-07:00

Tucson movers are some of the best movers around. Because of the extreme heat they have to work in you can guarantee that these professionals have to know what they are doing. From keeping hydrated to making sure that the job goes great. Here at Perkins Moving and Storage we strive to make sure that our moving professionals are well informed about all aspects of local moving in Tucson, AZ. Not only are they trained to move furniture they are also trained to work in all heat conditions that Tucson Movers may be faced with.