Minnesota Moving Day Tips and Advice

When the Matt’s Moving crew arrives, they come on time and ready to work — in a professional moving truck, not a rental. The first step is a walkthrough of your home before anything is loaded.

During the walkthrough, the crew will:

• Review your inventory and confirm what’s being moved
• Identify any specialty or fragile items that need extra handling
• Note access points, stairways, and any potential obstacles
• Clarify any last-minute questions about placement or special instructions
• Confirm the plan for loading before any work begins

If anything has changed since your original estimate, such as items added or removed, this is the time to flag it.

Before loading starts, you’ll review and sign a few required documents. These outline the services being provided, the payment terms, your valuation coverage, and the process for filing a claim if needed.

Key documents typically include:

• The bill of lading, which is the official contract for your move
• Your final estimate agreement confirming the scope of services
• Valuation coverage confirmation

Matt’s Moving includes $1.20 per pound valuation coverage with every move, which is double the industry standard of $0.60 per pound. Optimal Plus Move Protection is available as an upgrade. Read everything before you sign and ask questions if anything is unclear.

Once the walkthrough and paperwork are complete, loading begins. The Matt’s Moving crew comes fully equipped with pads, shrink wrap, wardrobe boxes, binders, and dollies so everything needed to complete your move is already on the truck.

Professional movers load strategically, not just quickly:

• Furniture is padded and protected before it’s moved
• Heavy items and large furniture load first
• Weight is distributed and balanced for safe transport
• Boxes are loaded around furniture to fill space securely
• Items are secured inside the truck before departure

During loading, keep walkways clear, keep pets secured, and stay available in case the crew has questions. Avoid directing placement unless you have a specific concern to flag.

When the crew arrives at your destination, unloading follows a similar pattern to loading in reverse. Items come off the truck and are placed in the rooms you’ve designated, based on your box labels and any instructions you’ve given the crew.

Here’s what to expect:

• The crew does a brief walkthrough to confirm placement preferences
• Furniture is set in the requested rooms
• Boxes are placed by room based on labels
• Any furniture that was disassembled is reassembled if that service was included

Take your time during the final walkthrough. Before signing off on completion, confirm that all items have arrived and note any concerns in writing before the crew leaves.

After your move is complete, Matt’s Moving calculates how much you owe based on the actual time and services provided. You’ll then be billed for the remaining balance. There are no hidden costs. Your moving specialist will have walked you through pricing when you received your estimate, so the final number shouldn’t be a surprise.

If you have any questions about your bill, address them before the crew departs.

Tipping is not required but is genuinely appreciated when the crew does excellent work. It’s one of the most common moving day questions, and the honest answer is: if your movers showed up on time, worked efficiently, handled your belongings with care, and were professional throughout the day, a tip is a great way to show it. There’s no set standard, but most people tip per mover based on the size and difficulty of the job. Having cash on hand before moving day makes this easy.

Yes. A responsible adult should be present and available during both loading and unloading. The crew will have questions, and you’ll need to be there to sign paperwork at the start and review everything at the end before signing off on completion.

Possibly, but it may affect your final cost and the crew’s schedule. Additional items that weren’t part of your original inventory can change the labor time and in some cases the truck capacity. Always flag additions as early as possible, ideally before moving day, so your moving specialist can adjust your estimate accordingly.

The Matt’s Moving crew arrives fully equipped with everything needed to complete your move: moving pads, shrink wrap, wardrobe boxes, binders, and dollies. You don’t need to provide any equipment. If you need packing supplies beyond what the crew brings, ask your specialist in advance.

It depends on the size of your home, the number of items, the distance between locations, and how prepared your home is when the crew arrives. A well-prepared home with clearly labeled boxes and clear pathways allows movers to work significantly faster than an unprepared one. Your moving specialist can give you a more specific time estimate based on your inventory.