What the scope may include
- Sofas, chairs, tables, dressers, bed frames, and similar items
- Reasonable disassembly needed for doorway clearance
- Moving blankets or route protection when planned
What needs a separate conversation
- Pianos, safes, or specialty items unless specifically assessed
- Infested items that were not disclosed
- Furniture attached to the building
What shapes the estimate
A useful estimate describes the load and the building, not only the number of rooms.
- Dimensions, weight, and condition
- Door and stair clearance
- Elevator size and reservation
- Disassembly time
- Carry distance to the vehicle
Prepare the unit
Mark the items that stay, collect keys or access codes, confirm management rules, and identify the best loading path. If the unit contains anything unusually heavy, damaged, wet, sharp, or potentially infested, mention it before scheduling so the work can be assessed accurately.
Questions to answer before the call ends
Can the crew use the building elevator?
Confirm whether it must be reserved, padded, or used only during certain hours.
Does everything in the unit go?
Use room labels or a written keep list. Do not rely on assumptions when some items remain.
Is parking close to the entrance?
Loading-zone distance and vehicle access affect carrying time and equipment choices.
Read the related preparation guide or review nearby service-area planning pages.