I just employed the services of IN&OUT moving to move all my stuff (200 boxes!) 1,600 miles from the Chicago area into a three bed-room home in Texas and I am delighted with their service.\r
I needed to move soon and called several companies. The big companies told me they couldn’t get a rep to my house until the middle of next week. The rep from IN & OUT was at my door the next morning at 8am. I walked him through all the things I wanted to move and he was very efficient, knowledgeable, thorough, sensitive to my needs, and gave me some good advice.\r
The packing crew showed up early the next day and I supervised them for two days as they carefully, efficiently, and professionally packed everything in every room including all my delicate knick-knacks (thochke). On the third day, they loaded the truck and carefully labeled and inventoried every box. In & Out can out-price the big guys because they have a different business model—they operate in most major cities and put your stuff in storage and deliver it once they have enough to fill a large truck and can move it profitably. The contract stated 14 days until delivery. This sounds like a long time but please allow me to tell you why it is not. Once in Texas, Just imagine all the things you have to do when you move to a new state! I had pre-arranged a wireless internet install the first morning in my new house and that went smoothly. I introduced myself to my new neighbors and they graciously answered all my questions and gave me more good advice.\r
I found the local grocery store and purchased food, cleaning supplies, disposable plates, bowls, forks, paper towels, kleenex, toilet paper, etc—items I was going to need anyway. I tested out all the keys the previous owners had left me to learn what was for what.\r
I re-cleaned the house and decided which room would be used for what (as well as figuring out which electrical switches did what.) I read the directions and learned to operate all of the kitchen appliances. I figured out how to operate the furnace, air conditioning, and automatic gas fireplace. I walked through the yard and figured out the landscaping in detail as well as how to operate the automatic irrigation system.\r
Using the internet and phone I arranged billing for electric, gas, water, sewage, and trash. There was a security system installed so I called the vendor to come out and “activate” me. I learned that my wireless provider did not cover this area well so I researched with the neighbors and on the internet and switched to another cellphone company.\r
I registered at the local post office. I opened a new bank account and had my funds transferred. I drove around to get to know the neighborhood and city and restaurants and businesses. I arranged to have my prescriptions and insurance info transferred to the local pharmacy. I researched and found a new Physician and had my medical records transferred as well as switching my health insurance to the new state.\r
I went to Lowes and had a washer and dryer delivered. I found a local optometrist and dentist and hair salon. I explored the local walking trails. The first four days passed so quickly that I was surprised when United Auto Transport called me to say my car would be delivered tomorrow at noon! We kept in close contact via phone. Now MORE work began.\r
I had to get the car insured, inspected, registered, and plated. Then I had to get a new drivers license. When the IN & OUT guys called and said they would be here tomorrow (day 10), my first reaction was “not yet, I’m not ready!” They arrived exactly on time and worked with such amazing efficiency that they had every box in the right room and all the furniture assembled and placed within 7 hours with no break for lunch. \r
There was not one item missing or broken. In and Out has always had a sterling reputation for local and long-distance moves. I suggest you give In & Out a call for out-of-state moves.
Pros: EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS
Cons: DICOUNT FOR CASH PAYMENT
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