To help you out we have provided a list of questions you should ask and know before requesting services from any mover.  These are your Rights and Responsibilities furnished by your mover as required by Federal Law.

• What is my mover’s normal liability for loss or damage when my mover accepts goods from me?
• What actions by me limit or reduce my movers normal liability?
• What are the dangerous or hazardous materials that may limit or reduce my mover’s normal liability?
• Should my mover have agents?
• What items must be in my movers advertisements?
• How does my mover handle complaints and inquiries?
• Do I have the right to inspect my movers tariffs applicable to my move?
• Must my mover have an arbitration program?
• Must my mover inform me about my rights and responsibilities under the Federal Law?
• What additional information does my mover provide for me?
• How does my mover collect charges?
• May my mover collect charges upon delivery?
• May my mover extend credit to me?
• May my mover accept charge or credit card for payments?

If you rang in the new year with a resolution to wake up to a new scene, new place, new state; then this blog is for you! This blog is especially for you if you have never lived in another state but are planning on doing so.

Where do you start? That is a fantastic question and I would probably say with research. Finding a place to move for your first time is exciting, but also a little scary. The unknown can always be a little frightening. You need to know about the good and bad neighborhoods, what the economy is like, you have to find a job and live in a place where the culture matches your values and personality.

First off, make a list of all the things you want in a town/city. Do you need outdoor activities? Warm weather? Easy access to mountains? Peace and quiet? Shopping? Schools? You need to write down everything you want out of your perfect place to live, and then start prioritizing.

Then it’s time to start checking out neighborhoods, apartments, roommates, etc. Where are you going to live? Craigslist.org is of course a great resource, but we advice that you do your research. It is important to go look at the house (preferably with someone) and interview the person you will be renting from/living with. Just like you tour houses that you are looking at buying, you need to make sure an apartment or condo is something that you would enjoy living in, and that your roommate(s) aren’t crazy. Make sure it is in your price range, in an area you want to be in, and you feel comfortable (your intuition is powerful!) Does it match the list you creative from the above exercise?

You also need a plan for meeting people. Depending on your situation, you may or may not be moving with someone. If you are not, I suggest having an idea of how you will meet new people. They say it takes about a year to a year and a half to feel at home and like you have established yourself. A great way to decrease that time is by getting involved in different Meetup.com groups like book clubs, hiking groups or cooking classes. If you are a professional, participating in local networking events like Green Drinks, Chamber events, or industry specific events is a great way to start building your professional network, but also a potential group of friends.

These are only a few of the specifics that need to be worked out and planned for, but they are pretty important to starting the process of moving to another state. We wish you luck, and let us know if we can help you with the new chapter of your life!

We are here to make your life a little bit easier. Okay, a lot easier. We work hard for customer satisfaction; one of our main and most important goals is to win your heart by taking care of the nitty gritty that comes along with moving. Along with that, the only way we are ever going to know if we are meeting our expectations with our customers is to hear directly from them… directly from you. Your voice is extremely important to us and we hope that we have created and maintained a place where your voice can be heard.  We want to stay connected! So, whether you are a potential customer, a loyal customer, interested in using us someday or somehow just stumbled across our website, we want to hear what you think! Please feel free to contact us!

Contact Us:

Toll Free: 1-800-549-1488

Local: 970-484-1488

Email: movers@exodusmoving.com

Twitter: twitter.com/Exodusmoving

Facebook: Facebook/Exodusmoving

When you contact Exodus, we’ll answer any questions you have about the type of move you’re facing, the kind of equipment and trucks we use, availability of used boxes, valuation options and references from our satisfied clients…and much more.

Moving is overwhelming, we empathize with you on that but since we are here to help you with this process, we hope to make the transition as smooth as possible into your new home. Cleaning is a whole other story that we do not like to get involved in. Even though we do not provide any type of cleaning service, we will provide tips on cleaning products and quick easy tips to help your house look spickety span.  

When cleaning mirrors or windows, use coffee filters because they do not leave any cotton residue on the surface.

The kitchen sink can harbor more bacteria that the floor of your bathroom. Stick to natural cleaning products, we suggest a vinegar based solution.

Baking soda is a natural deodorizer and is also awesome for scrubbing and unclogging drains.

To make a homemade furniture polish, we suggest mixing about ½ cup of olive oil and 1 cup lemon juice.

Speaking of furniture, if you find candle wax hardened on any surface, use a hairdryer to melt it and wipe any excess wax off the surface.

To get that unwanted pet hair off clothes, bed linens and other pet covered areas, mix a teaspoon of fabric softener with water in a spray bottle to create an anti static solution.

A good rule of thumb to abide by when cleaning is to remember not to use any harsh chemicals on any surface or anything you eat from. When cleaning the microwave, we suggest using white vinegar as a natural solvent. How to get off baked on foods we suggest using plain old, baking soda.

Lemon, baking soda, and vinegar are all inexpensive gentle cleaning solutions and will keep your home smelling and looking fresh and will not take a toll on your bank account.

However, there are many cleaning solutions that cannot be made at home to get the best and cleanest results. For those, we recommend 7^th Generation products as well as Shaklee’s products.

 From the moment you decide to move all the way until the day you are settled in your new destination, we are here for you, near far, wherever you are! We take pride in being an independent company and not becoming an agent of large anonymous van line. We also take pride in the name we have received as being one of the best moving companies in Northern Colorado as well as being locally owned. However, don’t be fooled to think that just because we represent Northern Colorado movers that we do not do nationwide moves. In fact, just recently, we unloaded a truck in Portland, OR which was then headed to Edgewood, WA then off to sin city, Las Vegas, NV before ever returning to Colorado.  We are constantly loading trucks and sending them to different places for different people and different reasons.

 Let’s just put it this way, our trucks get around… In a good way of course! Whether you are moving to Colorado or relocating from Colorado, we want to be your nationwide expert movers.  So, sit back and relax, just tell us when and where and we will take care of the rest. Trust us to take care of you.

It’s important to know that we are the ONLY moving and storage company in Northern Colorado which is certified, trained and equipped to perform large commercial moves. If you need a commercial mover, we strongly recommend you choose someone you can trust – this is no time to make a mistake!

We focus on five goals when we perform your commercial move:

1) Be careful: to move all items—especially servers, computers and expensive equipment – from origin to destination in good condition.

2) Reduce downtime & expense: one way to reduce overall relocation expense? You can minimize downtime via our logistical processes. FYI – a Commercial Move Coordinator will give you a well-researched cost-of-moving estimate, so you’ll have a solid idea of how much time and money you’ll need to anticipate – long before your move begins.

3) Correctly place items: make sure all items—especially important and/or confidential files – are put in the correct area or office.

4) Keep safe and quiet: Exodus honors all corporate security and confidentiality requirements.

5) Keep on schedule: Exodus Moving and Storage makes a solid commitment to the schedule so that nothing falls through the cracks, all department-specific requirements are met and moving times are efficient. The sooner you get back to work, the faster you can get back to making money.

For the 12 years we’ve been in business in Northern Colorado, Exodus Moving and Storage has garnered praise and testimonials  from many satisfied companies. Our customers’ remark on our profound organizational difference: we move offices as they should be moved: with proper planning for space allowances, smart approaches to the transfer of files and ‘loose materials,” strong leadership demonstrated by our Move Coordinators, painstaking attention to detail, and commitment to your full satisfaction.

If you have a commercial move coming up, please contact us to see how we can help.

Terminology Tuesday!

Depending on the move, the specifics and details can get confusing. That’s why we created Terminology Tuesdays where each week we will go over five moving terms that will help you have a better understanding of your moving process. Be sure to check out our archives, we’ll be doing this each week. Enjoy!

Agent – an affiliated moving company authorized to act on behalf of the van line. The agent may handle the booking, origin, hauling and/or destination services.

Booking Agent – accepts the order for the customer’s move and registers it with the van line. The booking agent may or may not be the origin or destination agent.

Origin agent – the agent designated in the origin area to be available for preliminary readying of the shipment before movement and/or to provide information regarding the customer’s move. 

Cash on Delivery (COD) – shipments where the customer pays the moving charges at the time of delivery. For COD shipments, payment is required in cash or by traveler’s check, money order or cashier’s check. If a credit card is used, it must be arranged with the booking agent because authorization is required prior to loading. In most cases, personal checks are not accepted.

Method of Payment – payment must be in the form of cash, money order, a bank cashier’s check, traveler’s or a credit card. Credit card payment must be pre-approved prior to loading. In some cases, personal checks are not accepted.

Office Move? Tips to make it Smooth

• We consider these responsibilities “tips” that will make your office move with Exodus go as smoothly as possible.

• Disconnect all electrical equipment such as computer cables, phone cables, etc.

• Keep all pathways as clear as possible to help the loading process go efficiently.

• Clearly label items, IF an item is not labeled, we will not move it.

• Have blue print(s) available for posting at new location prior to move(s). Layouts will be posted near building entrances, designated unloading areas, elevators, etc.

• Make sure that adequate parking is available for the trucks at all loading and unloading sites. Inform employees of alternative parking if necessary prior to move.

• Make sure alternative phone lines are available (i.e. cell phones) on day of the move if business phones are to be disconnected.

• Pack all boxes full to the top, and tape or close containers before Exodus crewmembers arrive.

• Please remove all items from walls including pictures, mounts, mirrors, etc. if they are to be moved. Be sure to place labels on these items as well. Set aside any personal items and items those do not need to be moved.

• There must be no construction going on where the movers are working or near hallways or entrances that the movers are using.

• Relax! Let Exodus take the worry out of your move.

Depending on how many times you’ve moved, what your timeline is, and what the situation of the move is about; you might be rushed or not thinking clearly while moving. You might just feel like everything needs a box and get it in the truck. However, there are a few items that need to be left out, and moved last. For a friendly reminder, see our list below:

Cleaning Supplies – If you aren’t cleaning the old place, then you might not need to worry about this, but you might want to label cleaning supplies and have it on hand for the new place (depending on its situation when you arrive). If you do need to clean the place, remember to leave cleaning supplies and towels, paper towels, etc., out so you don’t have to dig through boxes or buy new ones.

Tools – There might be some nails in the wall from wall art, or a few things that need to be fixed before you say your final goodbye to your old home. Make sure your tools are on hand, just in case.

Snacks – Moving is physically tolling on the body, and can be a great workout. Since you’re moving all of your belongings, including your food, remember to keep a few snack items available in case you get hungry. There’s nothing worse than feeling hunger pains and experience low energy levels, but you can’t leave during the move.

Toys – If you have kids, you might want to keep a few toys out to keep them occupied if they can’t help you move boxes. Keep them busy so they are happy during the moving, especially since a move can be emotionally taxing on a child.

If you keep these items out and plan for your move, it should be successful! If we can help in any way, please contact us.

If you’re moving across the country, relocating to Colorado, moving to Wyoming, or transferring to the east coast, we can help assist in your long distance move with our van lines. We are headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, but we move people across the country. We do national (and international) residential relocations and commercial moves. We even did a move to Nova Scotia, Canada! Check out our pictures from that move, it was an incredible experience. 

Van lines make it easier on you, the consumer and/or business owner when having to move your home or office long distance. We are certified and so are the people that work for us, and you can trust that we will bring you peace of mind for your long distance move, all in one piece. Have you and your wife decided to retire and move to a mountain city to ski all winter long? Are you and the family relocating to be in a warmer state because you don’t like the cold winds of Chicago? Has your office transferred you to a different office and now you need to move across the country to continue your job/career? If any of those moving situations apply to you, or someone you know, let us be your van line company. To get a free moving quote for our van lines, please contact us.