We have put together this information to help you better prepare and organize your upcoming move in the San Francisco Bay Area, Peninsula and San Mateo.  If all your questions are not addressed visit our Frequently Asked Questions section, or please call the office Monday-Friday between 8am and 4:30 pm and we will assist you – (650) 692-3000 or (415) 387-4000.

Before Your Move

  • Unless you have arranged for Cummings to pack you, you should be packed & ready to go on moving day.
  • Everything other than furniture needs to be boxed.
  • On moving day, our movers will bring wardrobe boxes, free of charge, for hanging items in your closets. Those items hanging in closets may be left until the day of your move.
  • You can leave items such as clothes or linens in drawers.
  • All electronic equipment must be boxed.
  • Mirrors and pictures over 3 feet are safest left on the wall for the movers to wrap and secure properly.
  • If you have more than a few plants – please let us know in advance. It is also best not to water them for at least 3 days prior to your moving date.
  • Throw away or use up open liquid items from your refrigerator, i.e. cartons of milk, or any items that can leak or spill and cause damage to other goods.
Box Recommendations

1.5 SMALL books, video tapes, DVDs, CDs, cassettes/records, toiletries, canned goods, wine, tools, frozen goods, refrigerated items, cooking utensils
5.1 DISHPACK Dishes, pots & pans, linens, shoes & purses, toys, small pictures, lamp shades
LAMP CARTONS lamps, fishing rods, tall slim items
MIRROR PACKS artwork, mirrors, pieces of glass, smaller marble tops, etc.
WARDROBE CARTONS all hanging items from closets
After Your Move

  • After unpacking all wardrobe boxes, be sure to check the bottom of each box – items can easily fall off of hangers!
  • Payment is expected at the end of the move, so be sure not to pack away your checkbook, cashier’s check, or cash.

We look forward to doing successful business with you!