Movers in the Snow (Expectations)

[flamesrule_kipper34]

Hey all,

We did a move a few years back and there was snow and I recall the movers at that time putting down tarp/sheets all throughout the house to ensure our house didn't get muddy.

Fast forward to this time around, when they picked up our stuff they didn't (new company), the place was a rental and thankfully all hardwood floors so we could easily mop everything up.

They're bringing our stuff over tomorrow and of course there's snow, so now I'm worried about things getting dirty. The company is not so great and responding to queries and I'm a bit worried about the crew showing up and the same thing happening as last time, this time around this is a multi-level house with a mix of carpet and hardwood.

What's the protocol here to ensure our floors don't get extremely dirty?

Any insights would be appreciated!

[marsplasticeraser]

We have a few winter/spring moves. Best solution was:

1. Movers move all items to front room. This means no in/out.
2. Put down mats when starting to move outdoors.

there shouldn't be any mess.

Originally Posted by flamesrule_kipper34

Hey all,

We did a move a few years back and there was snow and I recall the movers at that time putting down tarp/sheets all throughout the house to ensure our house didn't get muddy.

Fast forward to this time around, when they picked up our stuff they didn't (new company), the place was a rental and thankfully all hardwood floors so we could easily mop everything up.

They're bringing our stuff over tomorrow and of course there's snow, so now I'm worried about things getting dirty. The company is not so great and responding to queries and I'm a bit worried about the crew showing up and the same thing happening as last time, this time around this is a multi-level house with a mix of carpet and hardwood.

What's the protocol here to ensure our floors don't get extremely dirty?

Any insights would be appreciated!

[DFO]

I haven't dealt with a mover that hasn't put down runners throughout the house. Figured that was standard procedure.

[flamesrule_kipper34]

Thanks.

I thought runners was the practice but the way this moving company handled the first part of the move made me second guess myself.

I will ensure they do that, was kind of frustrating how that went and was worried about this house...

[Sliver]

Maybe rip over to U-Haul and rent a bunch of runners and lay them down yourself? Crappy, but then at least you're not worrying.

[undercoverbrother]

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[flamesrule_kipper34]

I'm willing to do that too (either renting/purchasing). My only concern is if I get it for them and they have some sort of an accident, I don't want to be the one on the hook for it vs. them laying down their own runners and something occurring..?