How to Prepare for Movers Like a Pro (And Not Waste a Minute or a Dollar) in North Miami, FL
There’s a big difference between “just moving” and moving like a pro. The secret? It starts before the movers even show up.
At Royal Movers, we’ve seen it all — from fully prepped clients who had everything labeled and ready to go (dream jobs) to those still tossing things into bags while we’re loading the truck (not-so-dream jobs).
If you’re moving in Miami or anywhere in South Florida, here’s how to make your move smoother, faster, and a whole lot cheaper — straight from the pros themselves.
1. Label Your Boxes
Seriously, label everything. Every box should say what’s inside and what room it goes in. Otherwise, our crew has to ask, box by box: “Where does this go?” That wastes time — and time equals money. A Sharpie saves you both.
📦 2. Pack Everything (No Loose Items)
Loose items, bags of clothes, random knickknacks? They might not seem like a big deal, but they slow down loading and they’re a pain to stack in the truck. Box it, seal it, label it. You’ll thank us.
🛠️ 3. If You Can Prep Furniture or TVs, Great — If Not, We Got You
Taking apart beds, removing TV mounts, or boxing up electronics? If you can do it ahead of time, awesome — it saves time and cuts down your bill. But don’t stress — we bring tools, blankets, and everything needed to get the job done. Just leave TV boxes open so we can test screens before and after the move. That way, if someone else breaks it later (like a TV installer), you’ll know it wasn’t us.
🚚 4. Trust the Blanket System
We don’t waste time shrink-wrapping every table leg and nightstand. Our trucks are loaded with high-quality blankets, and we know exactly what needs wrapping and what can be covered quickly inside the truck to stay protected. Same safety — faster move.
🧠 5. Know What Goes Where
The biggest time-killer? Clients who change their mind halfway. “Actually… can we move the bed to that other wall?” Sure, but it adds time. Walk through your new place beforehand and know where things are going. Your back (and your wallet) will thank you.
🚨 Pro Tip: Reserve Elevators!
If you live in a building, reserve the elevator just for us during the move. Nothing slows a job down more than waiting for an elevator between people coming back from the gym or walking their dog.
🏁 Bottom Line?
The more prepared you are, the faster (and cheaper) your move will be. And at Royal Movers, we’re not trying to rack up the clock — we want your move to be smooth, fast, and something you’ll brag about.
Because we’re not just here to move you once.
We want to move your neighbors, your best friends, and yeah — even your ex if they’re moving far away 😅
📞 Ready to move like a pro?
Call Royal Movers — Veteran-Owned. Professional. South Florida’s most trusted moving team.
Frequently asked questions
We’re one of the Miami moving experts. At any time, if you have any questions, just visit our contact page or call us.
We accept: cash, bank checks, company checks, and major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Personal checks are not accepted.
No. We never charge any fees not described in your job contract. There are additional costs for any materials used such as tape, stretch-wrap and boxes (furniture pads, dollies, tools, taxes, tolls, and fuel are included in your rate).
This depends on many factors, such as the time of year, weather conditions, size of your shipment, time required to load and unload, and the direction and distance your shipment is traveling.
