MOVING GUIDES
Plan the move.
Lift less on the day.
Straight answers to the questions people ask us before moving day: how to load a truck or container, how many movers you need, and how to get a home ready. Written by the Moving for Jesus crew in the Zebulon–Wendell area.
Loading and unloading
Can I Hire Movers Just to Load My Rental Truck?
Yes, you can hire movers just to load your rental truck. You rent and drive; the crew does the lifting at one end or both. Here is what that covers, what to tell the crew, and how to book it near Raleigh.
Hiring Help to Unload a Rental Truck in the Raleigh Area
Driving in from far away with a loaded rental truck, or waiting on a container? Book unloading only at the new address, plan for a late arrival, and get the place ready before the doors open. Here is how.
How to Load a Moving Truck: The Order a Crew Uses
Load in tiers, from the front wall (the cab end) to the door. Heaviest and largest items go first, boxes are stacked by weight, gaps are filled and each tier is tied off before the next one starts. Here is the order a crew follows.
Trucks and containers
How to Load a PODS or U-Box Container, Step by Step
Load a container from the back wall forward in small sections. Put heavy, sturdy items at the bottom, spread the weight evenly, fill gaps and tie off each section. Here are the limits, the order of work and when to book a crew near Raleigh.
How to Move Without a Truck: Five Options
You do not need to own a truck to move. You can rent one and hire a crew to load it, book a portable container, use a cargo van for a small move, hire full-service movers, or ask us to bring a truck, quoted for your job.
What Size U-Haul Truck Do I Need? Penske and Budget Too
U-Haul points a studio or one-bedroom to a 10- or 15-foot truck, two bedrooms to a 15- or 20-foot, and three or four bedrooms to a 26-foot. Here are the official sizes and room guides from U-Haul, Penske and Budget, and what really fills a truck.
Planning and costs
Apartment Move in Raleigh: Elevators and Parking
Call your leasing office before you pick a moving date. Ask about elevator reservations, move hours, and where a truck or container can sit. Here is the list of questions, what Raleigh says about street spaces, and what to tell your crew.
Hire Movers or Have Friends Help? How to Decide
Friends are a gift for packing, boxes and company. A hired crew is the better choice for heavy furniture, stairs and a firm schedule. Doing both is an option. Here is how to decide, and how to run a friends-and-family moving day well.
How Many Movers Do I Need? Crew Size and Hours
Two movers handle a studio or a one-bedroom. Larger homes, stairs and heavy pieces call for three or four. This guide gives a rough crew and hours for each size, what changes the answer, and how the cost works.
Moving Labor vs Full-Service Movers: Which to Hire
Labor-only movers do the lifting while you rent and drive the truck. Full-service movers bring the truck, a driver and a crew. Here is who does what, when each makes sense, and where a mix of the two fits.
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