A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR MOVE
Ask management for the current instructions
Contact the manager responsible for your exact building and unit. Request its moving instructions in writing, including permitted times, the reservation process and any documents it asks the moving company to provide. Ask where loading should happen, which entrance the crew should use and whether protective coverings are required in shared areas.
If both addresses are condos, repeat the process for the other building. Do not assume last year's instructions still apply. Send the documents to the moving office before finalizing your date so any conflicts can be discussed while there is time to adjust.
A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR MOVE
Measure the route your furniture will take
Measure more than the unit doorway. The elevator entrance, cabin, hallways and turns between them can all affect whether furniture fits. Note any stairs between the loading area and the elevator.
Photograph a difficult turn and provide dimensions for large sofas, tables, cabinets or bed frames. Tell the office which parts are removable and whether you have assembly instructions. If a piece appears too large, discuss it before booking.
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Pack with shared spaces in mind
Use sturdy cartons that can be handled safely and close securely. Label each with its destination room and a brief contents description. Keep boxes out of communal corridors unless management has specifically approved a staging arrangement. Separate items staying in the unit from those moving, particularly if the property is furnished.
Before delivery, clear the rooms and identify where large pieces belong. A simple furniture plan saves repeated decisions while a reserved elevator is in use. Keep your first night supplies, keys and access devices with you instead of placing them inside a carton.
A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR MOVE
Connect the reservation to the actual move
An elevator reservation is one part of the schedule. The amount of furniture, carrying distance, packing work and route between addresses also need to fit the plan. Share the available reservation windows with the office and ask whether the proposed scope is practical.
Confirm who will provide access at each address and who can make placement decisions. If a closing or travel date changes, update both the mover and management promptly. After delivery, check the rooms and follow the building's process for clearing packing materials from shared spaces.
Who books the condo elevator for a move?
The building manager can tell you its process. Some properties require the resident to make arrangements. Confirm responsibility early and share the reservation details with the moving office.
What if management requests a certificate of insurance?
Send the exact requirements, requested names and submission deadline to the office. The paperwork should be reviewed before you assume your chosen moving date is ready to proceed.
Can furniture use the stairs if it does not fit the elevator?
That requires a separate review of the item, stairway, building instructions and available service. Share measurements and photos early so the office can discuss the situation with you.