As a full-service local and international moving company, Able Moving & Storage is your overseas relocation partner. Residents of the Washington Metropolitan area, including Falls Church, VA, turn to our team for efficient packing and delivery services regardless of destination. Customer satisfaction is at the top of our priority list in everything we do. Receive a free quote for your international move by calling (703) 330-3772 or visiting us online today.

Below, we answer frequently asked questions about international moves:

How Far in Advance Should I Start Planning?

Like so many things in life, the sooner you begin planning an international move, the smoother it will go. Indeed, we suggest you start planning at least 6 months in advance if you know about a move at that time. Doing so provides ample time to research your destination and prepare your home.

You should allow yourself 7-10 weeks before your move to downsize your belongings, gather travel forms, and coordinate with your international movers and packers. As the adage goes, if you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail.

What Items Am I Prohibited from Shipping Overseas? 

When moving internationally with Able, your Relocation Coordinator can provide extensive details on what you can and cannot pack (determined by your destination). Yet, for a brief overview, always avoid the following: 

• Perishable items: Food and other perishable goods are strictly regulated by customs and often not allowed. Additionally, packing such goods creates a high risk of spoilage during transport.

• Hazardous materials: Able (and most international shipping companies) prohibit flammable liquids, aerosols, and other dangerous materials. Either dispose of or store these items responsibly before your move.

How Long Will It Take for My Shipment to Arrive?

Transit times vary depending on destination and shipping method. International moves can encompass travel by air, sea, and land, and each has different time frame expectations. Your Able Relocation Coordinator can help you decide which shipping method is most appropriate for your timeline and track items as they pass through customs. They will update you on the progress of your shipments throughout their journey. 

Who Will Unpack My Belongings? 

As a member of the FIDI Global Alliance, Able’s worldwide network includes some of the best international movers available. These local moving associates will deliver and unpack your belongings with the same care they received state-side. Moreover, our international colleagues are U.S. Embassy-approved, FIDI-approved, IAM-Trusted, or LACMA-certified.

Can I Store Items in the US?

In addition to our local and international moving services, Able maintains industry-leading storage facilities. Whether you need short-term, long-term, or fluctuating storage solutions, our secure warehouse ensures your belongings are safe until you return. Furthermore, we can easily pack your goods for international travel and route them to your destination as needed.

International Movers in the Washington Metropolitan Area, Including Falls Church, VA

When moving to another country, reliable international movers are your greatest asset. At Able Moving & Storage, we strive to provide the best moving and storage solutions in the Washington Metropolitan area, including Falls Church, VA. For more information on our international moving process, please email us at international@ablemoving.com.

No matter how large your company’s storage needs are, contact Able Moving & Storage’s professionals for assistance. Our team provides comprehensive storage options to businesses in the Washington Metropolitan Area, including Arlington, VA. Our secure warehouses, inventory management, and storage solutions can satisfy the needs of a diverse clientele. Call (703) 330-3772 today to learn more about our commercial storage solutions!

Below, we discuss why choosing professional furniture storage is the right call: 

DIY Furniture Storage 

DIY storage, also known as self-storage, refers to a private space that individuals or organizations can rent for storage. Self-storage is the most bare-bones, inexpensive solution. These commercial storage units offer nothing more than a specific amount of square footage and a lockable door to secure the space. Therefore, whoever rents these units is responsible for packing and safekeeping storage.

Professional Furniture Storage 

Professional storage facilities provide virtually everything that self-storage units do not. The former are managed by an organization (like Able Moving) whose employees oversee security. Often, the facilities offer value-added services such as storage preparation, inventory management, detailed reports and pictures of items, and more. Professional solutions are well-suited for any type of furniture but are particularly beneficial for high-value pieces. 

With specialized services and adaptable plans, professional storage is a reliable solution for companies with evolving needs. Most professional facilities have an advanced security system, ensuring your furniture is safe from harm. Also, if you choose professional storage, you need not worry about packing and moving your furniture into storage. Commercial storage companies, like Able Moving, have trained experts who safely wrap and move your items.  

Customized plans are key in satisfying your company’s unique needs. Professional facilities offer flexible terms and storage space, ensuring your solution is right for your business. Also, you can speak to your professionals anytime to change your plan, easily scaling your storage space or rental term.

Why Professional Solutions Offer Greater Value Than DIY

Professional commercial storage offers several advantages over self-storage. First, storage facilities are managed by trained professionals who handle belongings with care and provide specialized services to ensure the security and condition of your furniture. Also, professional facilities’ racks are adjustable and can hold items that would not fit in self-storage units. And since Able prices storage by the square foot, you may end up paying less for our high-quality service than renting out an entire low-quality unit.

While self-storage may claim to be more affordable, commercial storage offers greater convenience, security, and professional support, making it a superior solution for businesses everywhere.

Trusted Commercial Storage in the Washington Metropolitan Area, including Arlington, VA!

Businesses in the Washington Metropolitan Area, including Arlington, VA, can look to Able Moving & Storage for reliable commercial storage solutions. We offer customs plans and quality services so you can focus your energy on your business. With our inventory management system, you can view inventory numbers and pictures of your safely stored furniture, so you can rest assured knowing that your storage is in good hands. To learn more about our commercial storage solutions, call (703) 330-3772 today!

Northern Virginia businesses and residents searching for an easy storage solution will find top-notch facilities and services at Able Moving & Storage. We offer clean, organized warehouses, and our staff aids with both packing and moving items. Whether you are looking for commercial or home storage solutions, we ensure the security of all your belongings. To find the ideal storage solution, call Able Moving at (703) 330-3772 today.

Below, we discuss how to choose the right storage option:

Size and Scalability

The first step in finding a storage solution is to take stock of what you want to store. This step includes decluttering and disposing of unused items, which ensures you aren’t paying for warehouse or unit space you don’t need.

Furthermore, if you intend to change your storage volume (in other words, to add or retrieve stored items), look for a facility that provides such flexibility. Scalability needs often come hand-in-hand with accessibility needs, and providers like Able incorporate such functionality into the service.

Sensitivity to Temperature

Certain materials are susceptible to changes in humidity and temperature. These materials may deteriorate over long periods of exposure to these elements. Suboptimal climate conditions can cause distortion and mold growth on furniture and artwork surfaces. Take note of the sensitivity of your items before committing them to storage, and ask the provider what measures they take to combat environmental concerns.

Security

To prevent burglary and protect items in storage, all facilities should have security measures. These may include security staff, 24-hour video monitoring, or security inspections (generally, more security comes at a higher cost). Clients of Able Moving can trust their items’ are safely stored as we utilize all three protocols listed above to ensure top security. To learn more about protecting valuable items, seek out storage facilities with a thorough security process.

Choosing a Storage Solution

In pursuing suitable storage solutions, you’ll encounter two storage options: self-storage and warehouse facilities. Self-storage refers to renting out a small unit within a complex of units, each of which is securable with a lock that the renter alone has a key. Self-storage is the most bare-bones storage solution available.

On the other hand, warehouse storage facilities offer a broad range of services that cater to many people’s needs.  These large warehouse spaces are managed by an organization (such as Able Moving) whose employees ensure the security and condition of all your items. They may offer additional storage services like packing, moving aid, and climate control. While all belongings could benefit from monitored warehouse storage solutions, those that require upkeep or particular conditions are the ideal candidates.

Professional Storage Solutions in Northern Virginia!

Whether you need a commercial or home storage solution, your provider should fulfill your needs and guide you through the rental process. So, turn to the expertise of Able & Moving Storage for storage and moving solutions guaranteed to meet your expectations. Call (703) 330-3772 today for more information about Able’s storage facilities.

Able Moving & Storage is a premier local mover that offers services in Tysons, VA. For over 30 years, our team has prioritized customers’ moving and storage needs to ensure they have a stress-free move. Clients across the region choose the Able Moving experience because we go above and beyond for our customers, treating them like family. 

Below, we discuss why customers choose Able’s local moving services over our competitors:

6 Factors That Set Our Local Moving Services Apart

• Competitive Rates
  Our mission is to come under budget and exceed every customer’s expectations for all of the services we provide. Plus, we outline your services and fees upfront so that you know what to expect from our work.
  
  Able also offers no-cost, no-obligation estimates as well as services at affordable rates. Contact our team to receive an over-the-phone estimate or in-person local moving service quote!

• In-House Customer Service Representative
  Once you hire our team of friendly, local movers, you will be assigned an in-house customer service representative (CSR). Your CSR will help you plan your move across town by scheduling your moving dates, answering your questions, and helping you relocate before and on your moving day.

• Skilled & Certified Movers
  Our long-term success and consistent customer satisfaction allow us to continue helping our local moving team progress their professional growth. All our supervisors and drivers complete the proper training and certifications, including the Certified Professional Mover training by the American Moving and Storage Association.
  
  Able’s project managers must also earn certification in planning and execution of relocations through the International Office Moving Institute (IOMI). Additionally, they must receive AMSA’s Certified Moving Consultant designation before they can work as an Able Moving representative.

• Safe Moving and Packing
  Our in-house customer service representatives will share your local moving plan and schedule with your movers. Doing so ensures a smooth moving experience from start to finish.
  
  We treat your belongings like our own and pad wrap all furniture before it leaves your home. Moreover, our team members have received training to pack and unpack everything from large furniture to fragile items.

• Senior Moving Support

Our team also specializes in assisting seniors who are downsizing and relocating. We understand that moving an aging family member is a sensitive and tiring process.

Moving an elderly loved one can be an emotional experience, especially if they are moving out of their independent space into an assisted living community. Our team is detail-oriented and treats elders with the care and compassion they deserve.

• Secure Storage Solutions
  Before customers utilize our storage facility, we encourage them to visit our warehouse for a guided tour and an explanation of our storage process. Our facility is clean, neat, and well-organized to store household goods, office furniture, equipment, and more.
  
  Additionally, we have four warehouses that are monitored by 24-hour video surveillance and inspected regularly by top government agencies. Our storage facilities meet strict security standards to ensure protection against fire and theft.
  
  

Reliable & Compassionate Local Movers Available in Tysons, VA

If you are looking for the cheapest way to move locally, Able Moving & Storage is your one-stop shop solution. As a trusted moving company, we are proud to offer our moving and storage services to clients to alleviate the burden of moving. Our professional local movers hold the proper training and experience to streamline small and large moves, which continue to grow our client referrals. Contact our team at (703) 330-3772 to schedule your local move today!

In addition to excellent residential and commercial moving services, Able also provides quality commercial storage solutions to those that need to keep their business’s assets safe. Businesses from across Northern Virginia and Rockville, MD, rely on us to keep their goods secure and ready for when they need them. 

Below, we list several businesses that could use our high-quality commercial storage solutions:      

Interior Design

Interior designers often need additional storage due to how often they switch out the decor and furnishings of their properties. Proper storage also helps to keep their workspaces tidy and clutter-free. 

How should one handle all that unused, high-quality furniture and decoration? Call a team of expert movers to carefully remove them from your showroom and store them in a clean and secure storage unit. If these pieces are sold off, you could have the same professional moving service ship them to their destinations.  

E-commerce

E-commerce is becoming increasingly popular among self-starting entrepreneurs seeking to build a business from their homes, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, if you are operating an e-commerce business from your home, you may be running short on space. 

To handle the high quantities of goods, consider using Able Storage as a secure place for your inventory.   

Brick & Mortar Retail

A classic retail business also has many storage needs as well. For instance, if a store gets a great surplus of products that won’t sell quickly, then that stock can’t clutter up the rest of the store in the meantime. 

Instead, use a safe, controlled storage space to keep those assets safe. This allows you to sell them later. 

Expanding/Downsizing Offices

Finally, traditional office spaces could also use commercial storage. Another effect of the recent pandemic was the shift of employees working from home rather than in an office space. However, this meant that the contents of their office spaces–all the desks, chairs, bookcases, and so on–needed to be removed or sold off. 

If that’s the case with your company, consider putting your office furniture and equipment into storage, that way as soon as you get a new office, you can quickly have it furnished right away. 

In addition, working with Able Moving & Storage will ensure your assets are saved and quickly brought to your new office with the help of our expert office movers and packers. 

Able Moving & Storage: Simple & Secure Commercial Storage in Rockville, MD

Numerous businesses more often than not need secure storage facilities for their assets and goods, so they can move to expand or decrease in size. If your company needs storage assistance in these areas, we at Able Moving & Storage can help. Our excellent office movers and packers can transport your goods and materials to one of our facilities, where we will safely store your things in secure commercial storage space. While we are also known as among the best residential and commercial moving services in Rockville, MD, and Northern Virginia, we do also provide business storage solutions for companies big and small. 

Contact us today at (703) 330-3772 for more information and book storage space for your business’s valuables.  

Create an Inventory

Be sure to make a list of every item that you own, especially your most valuable possessions, along with pictures and detailed specifications of their appearance. Once you have finally hauled everything to your new abode, check off each item on your list and see what’s arrived and whether it’s intact or not. This can prepare you for unexpected discoveries like missing or damaged items.

Get Insurance

No amount of preparation can protect your valuables from unexpected circumstances, so it’s best to insure them in case any damage or losses occur during your move. Your homeowner’s insurance, as well as certain moving companies like Able Moving & Storage, may provide coverage for your valuables over the course of your move.

Properly Package Your Items

From large pieces of furniture down to the smallest trinket, each has their own unique way of being packaged. To avoid any unnecessary harm, be mindful of how you pack fragile items, such as setting them up side-by-side with pieces of tissue paper between. This is a safer alternative as opposed to lying them flat at the bottom or purchasing specialized boxes for items such as a flat-screen TV.  

Find Trustworthy Storage

After fully preparing your items for when you move out, you might need to put certain things in a storage facility until after you have moved into your new place. Before settling on a particular storage service determine how hands-on the facility’s staff is as well as quality of organization and security. For example, Able Moving & Storage owns and operates four well-organized warehouses surrounded by secure fencing and is monitored 24 hours a day by our full-time staff.

Keep Valuables Secure

More than anything, do not take chances with your most important valuables. This includes jewelry, family heirlooms, expensive art and furniture, and vitally important documents and records. While all possessions are important to some degree, there are certain pieces that should never be put at risk of being lost, damaged, or stolen over the course of your moving process.

Safely Store Your Pets and Plants

Some of the most precious things we own, including our pets and plants, which require regular attention and proper care. Yet, while moving from one place to another, you may not be able to provide it. The best thing to do is seek the help of a family member or friend who can take care of your pets or plants while you are in the process of moving, allowing you to concentrate and ensure your pet or plant gets the care it needs.

Choose Able Moving & Storage in Manassas, VA for Professional Moving and Storage Services

Moving to a new home, office, or storefront takes a great deal of time and effort in both organizing and performing. With Able Moving & Storage, we’ll help make sure that all of your possessions are loaded up and brought to your newest location as we have services for local, long-distance, and international relocations. Our staff is fully-certified, highly-trained, and greatly experienced in planning, managing, and performing moving operations large and small.

If you are planning on moving to a new location, contact us today at (703) 330-3772 and get a free quote.

There are many storage facilities in the Manassas area but only Able Moving & Storage has all four things you need to look for in a storage facility. If you are looking to store anything in Manassas, look no further than Able Moving & Storage.

• Security

Having your valuables stolen is everyone’s worst fear when they put their possessions in storage. Able Moving & Storage & Service guarantees 24/7 protection with their security system. High-quality security cameras, gates with computerized access, good lighting and on-site personnel. You can find all these things at the Able Moving & Storage’s Manassas facilities.

• Cleanliness

Another good sign of a top-notch storage facility is the state of their units. Some storage units in Manassas are known to have rats, cockroaches, and other creepy crawlies. Able Moving & Storage in Manassas is known for having some of the cleanest units in the area. The staff at Able Moving & Storage does routine sweeps to check for cleanliness and rodent infestations. You can also gauge the cleanliness of a storage facility by the state of their office. Is it dusty? Does it smell musty? Or is it well organized and brightly lit? The state of the office is often times the state of the storage unit.

• Great Customer Service

Customer service is the ultimate test of a business. If a company provides good customer service, it means the company is functioning like a well-oiled machine. Able Moving & Storage &          Storage is known in the Manassas area for having the best customer service. They have quick responses to your phone calls, staff available to meet your needs and friendly personalities.

• Accessibility

Does the facility offer 24-hour access to your belongings? It’s very important that you choose a facility with 24-hour access. Storage facilities in Manassas with 24-hour access often have computerized access and onsite personnel. This is one of the many little ways  Able Moving & Storage surpasses the competition.