Build the inventory room by room
Walk through the home and list the furniture and approximate boxes in each room. Include closets, a garage, a basement, upper floors and any separate unit so those belongings are part of the original scope.
Identify items that are staying and anything needing special attention. Give dimensions for large pieces and flag unusually heavy or delicate items before the crew and estimated time are discussed.
- List the larger pieces in each room and where they will go at delivery.
- Identify furniture that needs disassembly or assembly.
- Separate the items you will carry yourself from the moving inventory.
Plan how the larger pieces leave the home
Describe the doorways, stair turns and paths used for furniture. Photos or measurements are useful when a sofa, bed frame or cabinet has limited clearance.
Appropriate blankets, wrap, straps and moving equipment help support the handling plan. Tell us about unusual finishes, loose components or fragile parts so protection and any additional materials can be discussed for those items.
Decide what will be packed before arrival
Tell us which rooms will be ready and which need help. You can request packing for part of the home or a larger scope, with packing time and applicable materials included in the estimate.
Keep essentials and items staying behind clearly identified. Label packed boxes by destination room so unloading instructions are easy to follow, especially when several rooms look similar in the new home.
Prepare the new home for placement
Share the destination's access and the rooms intended for large furniture. Include stairs, a shared elevator, a long route from parking or any restriction on the entrance used.
Choose truck included service if you need the crew and transportation together, or labor only if transportation is already arranged. Let us know about changes to the inventory or key handover timing so the plan reflects the home you can actually access.
Before you book
How should I identify belongings that are staying behind?
Keep them clearly separated or labeled and include that distinction in the walkthrough. Tell us which rooms or areas are outside the moving scope. Clear instructions help the crew follow the inventory you agreed to move.
Should furniture drawers be emptied before a household move?
Tell us what is in the drawers and how the piece is built. The appropriate preparation depends on the item's weight, condition and handling route, so ask about the particular piece rather than assuming all furniture should be prepared the same way.
Can disassembly and assembly be part of my home move?
Yes, include the furniture and the work you need in the move details. Photos, dimensions and any assembly instructions are useful. Disassembly and assembly affect estimated time, and unusual furniture or handling requirements need review.
What if I will not have the keys to the new home until later?
Share the key handover time before scheduling so pickup and destination access can be considered together. A gap between access times needs a specific plan. IronAtlas does not provide storage, so do not assume belongings can be held between dates.
What should I do if I find more items after receiving an estimate?
Send an updated list as soon as possible, including where the additional items are located. Extra inventory can affect crew needs, loading arrangements and time. The estimate should be reviewed against the actual scope rather than treated as a fixed total.
How should I describe an heirloom or unusually fragile piece?
Share photos, dimensions, materials and any fragile or loose parts, along with the route through both homes. Unusual handling needs should be reviewed before the move is agreed. Do not rely only on a general label such as cabinet or table for a delicate item.