Moving and shipping support in New York

Tell the mover whether the destination involves stairs, a lift, shared corridors, or a loading area. Ask the building to confirm booking procedures, documentation, and permitted delivery windows. Share those requirements with the provider before the move date is agreed.

For larger furniture, check the whole path into the apartment. An item that fits the room may not fit through an entrance or turn in a shared corridor. Raise those measurements while there is still time to change the inventory.

A quote based on one receiving address should be reviewed if the housing search shifts to another borough or building. Give each provider the same collection and delivery assumptions so you can compare the proposed services.

If belongings will arrive before permanent housing is available, agree the storage location, expected period, later delivery, and access to individual items. A furnished first stay should not automatically become the receiving address for the whole shipment.

• Building contact and delivery window
• Large-item measurements through shared access
• Storage and later delivery if keys are not available

Gullie coordinates the agreed moving and shipping work alongside your housing and arrival. Begin with an inventory, collection address, proposed destination, and dates. Identify who selects the provider, approves costs, and receives the delivery. Separate packing, transport, storage, and any additional services in the written scope.

Compare quotes on the same assumptions. A price that excludes storage, difficult access, or unpacking describes a different service from one that includes them. For international shipments, have the provider confirm documents, item restrictions, and the applicable clearance process for the actual route.

Your flight, accommodation, and shipment can have different dates. Decide where you will stay and what you need while belongings are in transit. Essential documents, work equipment, and personal necessities need their own arrangement rather than depending on the main shipment.

Before delivery, reconfirm access, the receiving person, and the inventory. Ask the provider how condition checks, exceptions, and any damage concerns should be recorded. Keep outstanding work visible until the agreed service is complete; arrival at the destination does not always mean every item has reached the home.