Thursday, February 26, 2009

Get a Professional, In-home Estimate for Your Move in Dallas




You already know that All My Sons Moving & Storage uses all sorts of tools and techniques to make sure our customers get more move for their money. Another way we ensure a quick, hassle-free move to Dallas is to prove an accurate, detailed estimate for the customers we serve.

Many moving companies in the DFW area use a hit-or-miss approach to providing an estimate that can be hundreds of dollars off of your actual cost. Think of the headaches of going through your move to Dallas, only to find out the cost is a lot more than you bargained for! All My Sons Moving & Storage utilizes a systematic approach to ensure your moving estimate is accurate.

When you first contact us in the office, we'll ask you a series of questions to make sure we fully understand your moving and storage needs. You may find this exhausting, but my coworkers and I want to be sure that you get exactly what you need for your move to Dallas. This includes equipment and the number of Dallas movers, trucks and storage units. We'll ask questions that vary from the size and number of rooms in your home to if you use your garage for storage or parking. We get the details to make sure we don't miss a beat.

Many of our customers choose to recieve an in-home estimate from a qualified All My Sons estimator. Often, my coworkers and I will recommend an in-home estimate if your move includes a large home or is complicated by multiple pickup and delivery locations. Your friendly estimator will arrive at your home at a time convenient for you. They will walk through your home, noting major contents like furniture, pianos or even pool tables. Having a look at your household will help the estimator figure the total weight of your belongings, the number of professional Dalls movers you will need and the length of time it will take to move your belongings safely and efficiently.

I know that to ensure my customers are happy, I have to get the details right the first time. At All My Sons, we go the extra mile to make sure your move is fully-planned and perfected, even before lifting the first box.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Trust is a Virtue, Especially for Moving Companies

By the time you reach the ripe old age of adulthood, you’ve probably had a broken heart or two. At the basis of many relationship slip-ups is the issue of trust. It’s common knowledge that trust is a foundation for almost any relationship, romantic or not. As an employee of a Dallas moving company and a small, family-owned business to boot, I know that trust plays a major role in establishing a healthy relationship with customers.

Think about it. Your moving company has your entire past, present and future in their hands! Your furniture, your family heirlooms, personal files, pictures and clothing…everything! All or at least most of your worldly possessions are involved in a move, and a move to Dallas is not the time to take chances or risk damaging your possessions. As nice as your neighbors are, or as reliable as your friends may be, recruiting inexperienced hands to move your pricey and priceless belongings could result in serious damage. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve heard customers tell me that “Last time, we ruined our plasma TV” or “We had to buy a new set of dishes.” Are you really saving that much money if your spending hundreds, even thousands of dollars replacing a TV or set of china?

All My Sons Moving & Storage has been operating in Dallas for over 10 years, and our family has been providing moving and storage services for over four generations. I invite you to call my coworkers at the office. You’ll see why we are easy to do business with. I focus on establishing trust on a sturdy foundation, not by simply telling you what you want to here. I tell each customer I speak to that All My Sons has the best movers in Dallas because I see the great work they do each day. All My Sons offers a solid, trustworthy business relationship. We want to be your Dallas movers today and for years to come.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Déjà vu in the Moving Business?

“Wait a minute, don’t I know you? Yes, you were that wonderful family with the twins that we moved a few years ago! Glad to have you back with All My Sons Moving & Storage!”

When you’ve been in the moving business for as long as my Dallas moving company has, you establish a reputation for being reliable, efficient and fair. All My Sons Moving & Storage has served the communities of Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas for over ten years now, so our reputation precedes us in many cases. If our name is familiar, perhaps you’ve seen our green and white moving trucks in your neighborhood or heard some compliments from neighbors and friends about our full-service moves to Dallas. Either way, our customers know that when All My Sons organizes your move, they can relax in the peace of mind that comes with knowing their move to Dallas is in expert hands.

And that’s exactly what keeps our great customers coming back to All My Sons again and again for their moving and storage needs. The average person moves multiple times in their life. I’ve moved nine times in my life, and I know there are a few more moves in my future! From a personal point of view, I can definitely tell you that moving with All My Sons is light years above moving yourself, using other, less-established moving companies or hiring laborers to help. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING matches the experience and care of an expert team of Dallas movers. Our professional movers are well-trained and prepared to handle anything that comes along when it comes to your move. That’s why we are so proud of our status as a full-service moving company in Dallas. From pianos and pool tables to navigating stairs and taking care to protect your walls and floors, All My Sons covers all of the details of your move to Dallas. The less you have to worry about as you plan your move, the better!

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Does Your Moving Company Have Psychic Powers


Don’t look now, but the Dallas movers of All My Sons Moving & Storage might be reading your mind! Is it magic? Or maybe the full moon? Do our professional movers simply have special, super-human powers?

Not exactly, but it’s easy to compare our hardworking Dallas movers with the likes of super heroes. As a truly talented, fourth-generation moving and storage company, All My Sons provides expert services and quality customer care. We’ve been doing this so long, in fact, that we often can anticipate a customer’s needs before they even realize it.

That’s not to say we generalize our moving services. In fact, our Dallas movers are perfectly aware that each move to Dallas or Fort Worth is special and requires a different combination of quality moving and storage services. However, our job is to think outside of the moving box, so to speak! What sets this Dallas moving company apart from the others is our ability to anticipate your needs before you have to ask us, or even before you realize you need a specific service! This helps us (my coworkers and I) know that we have every detail of your move covered. Chances are, you’re stressed about the very thought of moving to begin with, and your mind is racing every which way to cover all of the details: officially changing your address, notifying friends and relatives, preparing your family, and several other steps you need to take to pull off a successful move (click here for our handy moving checklist to help organize your move). You need a Dallas moving company with the brains AND the brawn to take your moving needs and put a plan into action.

I know it is my job to see to it that your moving needs are met, and that means taking the initiative when I see there is missing information for your move. That’s why when you call All My Sons, we’ll ask you a series of questions to make sure we have every detail down. You may think we’re nosy, but that’s not it at all! We simply need to know all of the details up front, so when our green and white moving truck pulls up to your door, you’ll be amazed at our efficient methods and high quality moving and storage services. It’s what we do best at All My Sons!

Friday, February 13, 2009

All My Sons is a Serious Moving Business

I am a big fan of supporting local, independent and family-owned businesses. I understand the convenience of supercenters like Walmart, but small businesses add something more than the “supercenters” of the world could ever come up with. Whether it’s a unique item, more personal service, a better product or all of the above, supporting local businesses is the best thing you can do to ensure a healthy balance of competition in today’s sensitive economy.

As a family-owned Dallas moving company, All My Sons Moving & Storage understands that many of our customers choose our Dallas movers because they know they can trust us. We provide our contact information so you can always get a hold of us, but we also proactively contact our customers to make sure they get the best moving services at a great value.

But we also understand that some small moving companies leave a lot to be desired. Maybe their knowledge of the local moving industry is limited, or they don’t know how to support customers through the ebb and flow of the economy. Perhaps they don’t have a solid training program for their Dallas movers, or think that background checks on each employee hired are too time consuming and expensive.

It’s moving companies like these that lower expectations for family-owned Dallas moving companies. All My Sons Moving & Storage has worked hard to establish our reputation as a full-service local and long-distance mover, and we didn’t solidify that reputation by only offering a handful of moving services and a rag-tag team of inexperienced movers. We carefully screen each new employee that comes through our door, knowing that you trust our Dallas moving company to handle your household of belongings, so we must trust our Dallas movers to ensure your items are regarded with the utmost care.

To top it all off, we handle international moving as well as short-term and long-term storage services with convenient pick-up and delivery service. We make it easy while making you feel right at home with our professional movers and staff during your move to Dallas.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Make a Move on Valentine's Day

February 14th falls on a Saturday this year, making it the perfect day to move to Dallas! Although enjoying moving and storage services may not be your idea of a romantic date, at least you’ll know the Dallas movers of All My Sons Moving & Storage will be here for you all weekend!

Valentine’s Day is always an occasion for stress around here. Being a successful Dallas moving company requires some backbone in this rough business, and sometimes our professional Dallas movers need a nudge in the right direction when it comes to surprising that special someone. Here are a few ideas that can make this holiday memorable for anyone.

Many of our Dallas movers have children, and if you’ve ever had to find a baby-sitter on a holiday known to include a big date night, you know how hard it can be! A few of the moving staff at All My Sons have realized that spending Valentine’s Day with the entire family is a great way to celebrate. How about taking in a show, and maybe not just a movie? The DFW area is full of theater troupes and beautiful stages, like the Studio B Theater. Head over on Valentine’s Day to take in Willy Wonka, a live production featuring an all-kids cast.

If you still crave an evening with your special someone but don’t want to leave the kids out, how about a Friday night family outing on February 13th? Cheer for your Dallas Stars as they take on the Canucks at the American Airlines Center.
Then, take your special someone out for a romantic dinner at the Melting Pot. This fondue feast includes a four course dinner in honor of Valentine’s Day. Dip your way through luscious cheeses, take a break with a tasty salad, bite into succulent selections of meat, poultry and seafood cooked right at your table. And no one does dessert like the Melting Pot! You’ll get a variety of treats (brownies, cakes, marshmallows, cheesecake, fruit) to dip into a pot of warm chocolate. Now THAT is a celebration.

Whatever your plans are, the Dallas movers of All My Sons wish you a very happy Valentine’s Day!

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Office Moving Blunders




Sure, you could experience an office move without All My Sons Moving & Storage’s expertise, but why would you want to? With all of the planning and interruption to your business, a mismanaged, disorganized move is a risky bet to take. Should you venture out on your own or with another moving company with less experience and a severe lack of certified moving consultants, here are a few things to avoid.

Try to avoid relying on cardboard moving boxes, used or new. Your office equipment will be much safer in the protection of professional-quality moving boxes made specifically for computers, printers, laptops and more. And throwing your paper files and documents into a pile in the bottom of a moving box is sure to have one frustrating result: wasted time spent reorganizing the files you already worked so hard to organize.

Have as many professional Dallas movers on site as possible. The only thing worse than having your employees deal with an interruption to their workspace is forcing them to help with the move over the weekend. You'll run the risk of incurring more damages, not to mention lowered morale!

I like saving money as much as the next person, and I'm sure you'll feel like the office hero if you rent a uhaul and offer to drive. But keep in mind that complex, costly equipment like fax machines, copiers, printers, mailing machines and computers can easily be damaged but common bumps and potholes in the road. Your best bet is to rely on an experienced driver in a truly professional moving truck to navigate the Dallas roads and highways.

I understand times are tough, but hiring a professional Dallas moving company like All My Sons Moving & Storage is a far better value than losing even one fax machine or personal computer. We are the best Dallas office movers around!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

All My Sons Provides Quality Office Moving Services

Did you know that All My Sons Moving & Storage also provides office moving services for all of your commercial moving needs? It’s true! No job is too big for our professional Dallas movers. There are several reasons why All My Sons is your top choice for the best office move in Dallas. Here are three of those many reasons!

1) All My Sons has certified moving consultants (CMC) – A CMC is a certified, professional consultant that knows a thing or two when it comes to moving your office in Dallas. Our CMCs are thoroughly trained to manage your complete move. They coordinate your move by planning each detail, providing additional training or information specific to your move to each moving crew, and staying in close contact with your company to make sure your needs are covered.

2) Your CMC is prepared with several moving plans to ensure your office move is as efficient and simple as possible. For example, Round Robin Deployment is a great time-saving tactic that is frequently used to maximum the efficiency of moving teams and equipment during an office or other commercial move. With Round Robin Deployment, one team of professional Dallas movers unloads a moving truck at the new site, while another truck is loaded by another team of movers at the original location. The trucks then switch positions, and teams of movers are always loading and unloading simultaneously, with minimal waiting in between pickup and delivery.

3) All My Sons offers our commercial customers an environmentally-friendly move, with plenty of options to satisfy your moving needs. You can choose the boxless move, which utilizes sturdy and stackable plastic bins that can be packed right on the dolly. Say goodbye to heavy-lifting! Even if you do take advantage of our professional moving boxes and packing supplies, All My Sons will be happy to pick up your used and discarded moving boxes and deliver them to the closest recycling center. Our Dallas movers always do their part to help the environment.

All My Sons has everything your company needs for your local or long-distance office move to Dallas.