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Closing Due to Hurricane Dorian
With Hurricane Dorian headed for the eastern coast of Florida, our offices and operations will be closed from 8/31/19 until further notice. The hope is that this storm will veer away and disappear; however, it is important to prepare for the worst and pray for the best in times like these. With that in mind, it is our sincere wish to reopen on Wednesday, 9/4/19 after all threats have passed.
Our goal is that our wonderful customers and staff, spend this time with family and friends. It would be great to simply have some fun stories to share rather than destruction to rebuild. Grab your board games and candles, batteries and generators friends. Hurricanes are a fact of life in the beautiful sunshine state and it is important that we all remember to be kind to one another. Whether in the stores or on the roads, we are all in this together.
Be safe and we hope to be of service with all your moving and storage needs by mid next week. Remember, at White Glove Moving & Storage, we also offer in-home services. That includes helping to assemble items, pick up and move items during a deep clean or renovation, short term storage solutions during a remodel and picture hanging. Find our updates about Hurricane Dorian and our operating hours by following us online.
7th Annual White Glove Food Drive was a Success!
White Glove Moving & Storage, a Move for Hunger Mover, started their annual summer White Glove Food Drive; as a result of demand being high in the summer when kids are out of school. Presently, in its 7th year, businesses and groups from: Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie Counties participate by signing up to be a box host. As a box host, they commit to filling that box and encourage their staff and customers to take part. Ambitiously, the goal this summer was to raise 2,500 pounds yet with the eagerness of all who participated the goal was exceeded yielding a total of 3, 543 pounds. Participating businesses included the following by county:
Martin County:White Glove Food Drive
- Bourgeois Real Estate Group,
- Stuart Prosthetic Dentistry with Dr. Olin Tyler,
- Treasure Coast Hospice of Stuart,
- Lotus Loft yoga studio,
- Harbour Ridge Realty,
- Oculina Bank on US1 Stuart,
- Better Business Bureau,
- Carla Gubernick CPAs & Consultants | Wealth Advisors | Corporate Investigators,
- C. Nick DeTure, D.M.D,
- McAlister Real Estate,
- Martin County Circuit Court & Comptroller,
- Palm City Chamber
- Boys and Girls Club of Martin County
- and the Women’s Power Lunch.
St. Lucie County:
- Storage King USA on Okeechobee Rd,
- Swig of Color in downtown Ft. Pierce,
- VP Enterprises Management Inc.,
- IBM Credit Union,
- ABC Home Medical Supply,
- Edward Jones with Tim McManus,
- Prisco’s Pizza,
- Keyes of Port St. Lucie,
- Treasure Coast Hospice,
- Willard Development, Inc. with the Executive Suites,
- Bella Roma: Bakery, Pizza and Deli,
- Caidens Nails and Spa,
- and Alfonso’s Pizza.
Indian River County:
- Vero Beach Outlets: Polo, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger stores along with the main office,
- Postal Connections,
- Marine Bank on Beachland Blvd,
- Nightingale Home Health Care,
- Sea Turtle Real Estate,
- Substance Awareness Center of IRC,
- Indian River Chamber,
- Springhill Suites,
- Star Suites,
- Heritage Center & Citrus Museum,
- Senior Resource Association,
- Advanced Motion,
- LED Capstone,
- Panda Roofing,
- Caliber Home Loans,
- Hampton Inn and Suites Vero Beach Downtown,
- Remax Crown of Vero Beach and 512 in Sebastian,
- Vero Beach Magazine,
- Century 21 Affiliated ,
- South Paws Grooming Salon,
- Alexander Insurance,
- Aglow Skincare with Cheryl Zuppa,
- Bent Pine Clubhouse,
- Pak Mail Beachside
- Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce,
- Sebastian Insurance, LLC
- and the Vero Premier Women’s Network.
In conclusion, since becoming a Move for Hunger mover in 2013, White Glove Moving & Storage has helped raise well over 150,000 lbs. of food in the two annual White Glove Moving Food Drives each year. Better still, our team can help with non-perishable food donations all year long. As a result, are you interested in being a part of the next food drive? Know of someone moving and you wish to refer? Please call 772-778-4750 to schedule a complimentary estimate today.
Bound Moving Price vs. By the Hour: Moving Estimates
Moving can be stressful. Getting pricing can be overwhelming. Since all treasure coast movers are not created equal, it is important to figure out what the different terms mean. What is a bound moving price? Is non-bound pricing better for me? What are things to be look for in the moving estimate? Consequently, White Glove Moving and Storage has years of experience in the industry that can help.
Bound pricing: A bound moving price means whatever the price is listed to be; it is. The scope of the work is clearly spelled out and so long as the customer does not change what they need done, the price will remain the same. Not all moving companies feel comfortable in providing bound pricing. Mostly because there are a lot of variables that effect how long a move will take. Are there stairs or elevators? Will it rain? Will more packing be needed? What time of year are they moving? However, at White Glove Moving & Storage, we are very comfortable in providing bound pricing with our local moves because it provides a great sense of security to the customer. There are no surprises in the end and everyone can budget ahead of time whether it is financially or in regards to dedicating the right amount of labor and time.
Non-bound: This means that the estimate has been performed and has taken into account all the customer’s wants and needs. However, the pricing is essentially an educated guess. As a result, the cost of the move can fluctuate. It can go up or it can go down. When customers are still in the downsizing process, plan to have a large sale to sell off unwanted items or may wish to have some furniture go with the sale of the property; it makes sense to have a good idea of cost but not a bound number.
In the end, the price will take into account all travel, labor, materials and fuel. More times that not it is pretty close to the projected price yet instances arise that cause the number to change drastically. For example, as moving day approaches the customer can not find the time to pack as they had hoped. Now the professional moving company needs to perform a full pack, providing all labor and materials. The estimated price will be very different from the final number generated once all services are rendered.
When moving out of state this is a common way to provide pricing. Primarily because weight matters in long distance moves. Each pound will have a direct effect on the final cost, as will the time of year when the out of state move is being performed. For more information on how that works, check out Bekin’s Rights and Responsibilities.
By the hour: There are plenty of times when customers just need help with the heavy lifting. In that instance, a formal estimate is not needed as it is simply labor that is required. Or if the customer is not available to meet with an estimator, yet can explain or share pictures of the items; that is another great example of a by the hour price. By the hour is just the labor cost, per man per hour multiplied by the time the job takes and the fuel associated with it.
Most reputable moving companies will provide a formal, in-home estimate at no charge. This is a necessity when requesting a bound moving estimate. Additionally, no deposits are typically required when it comes to a move being performed by an ethical moving company locally. Nationwide moves differ a bit in regards to payment. Standard operating procedures are to collect payment prior to unloading the delivery at destination when moving out of state. Types of acceptable payment include: credit card, cashier check or money order. No personal checks or cash accepted in interstate moves.
For more information about how to understand your moving estimate or to schedule for a complimentary estimate, please call White Glove Moving & Storage at 772-778-4750 to speak with a relocation specialist.
Moving Out of State? Why Choose a Professional Mover?
Moving out of state is a comprehensive process. At White Glove Moving & Storage, we know that there are many steps involved. Click here for a calendar to help time your steps accordingly.
That is why, aligning with a reputable van line is important to ensure the move is done well. More importantly, with all the necessary checks/balances in place. Hiring less than reputable movers can prove to be a gamble as many “rogue movers” hold items hostage or fail to ever deliver. Mainly because, they have no one to hold them accountable. In 2017, White Glove Moving & Storage saw a higher demand for quicker turnarounds in out of state moves. As a result, we and chose to become a Bekins Agent. Though they have nearly 130 years in the industry, it was primarily their vetting process and commitment to excellence that helped our team to make the switch. Federal regulations can make moving over state lines a bit daunting. Knowing our reputation is the key to our decades of success then and now, choosing Bekins as our interstate agent was a great fit.
Today, White Glove Moving & Storage is proud to share that we have the title, for the second year in a row, of Spire Award winner. This distinctive award, honors moving companies that consistently provide an excellent interstate moving experience for their customers.
“Our goal as a van line is to focus on our customers,” said A.J. Schneider, Executive Vice President of Bekins. “We’re proud to announce that White Glove Moving & Storage did such a wonderful job of treating people well in 2018 that they have achieved this distinction of quality.”
The Spire Award program recognizes moving companies in the Bekins van line network that deliver a quality experience to customers. A combination of customer feedback and other service excellence performance metrics throughout the moving process factor into the formula for choosing winners.
White Glove’s headquarters are in the Treasure Coast of Florida, yet we perform moves throughout the state. Especially for folks moving into or out of our geographical area. Whether the move is local to Florida or an interstate relocation through Bekins van lines, the estimate is always free. Our educated relocation specialists are happy to address all questions as they arise. Our team works with our customers every step of the way. We are proud to make moving easy. 772-78-750
Nearly 1.5 Tons of Food Raised During the 6th Annual White Glove Moving Holiday Food Drive
The holidays just got a lot brighter thanks to the efforts of over 55 Treasure Coast businesses, gated communities, networking groups, customers and one very driven moving company. During the sixth annual White Glove Moving holiday food drive, over 2800 pounds of food was collected and delivered to the Treasure Coast Food Bank which equates to roughly 4,700 meals for the 200,000 food insecure families throughout Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee counties.
Not only did the food drive exceed its goal by nearly a thousand pounds, it also served as an opportunity for folks to discuss the severity of the food needs in our area as the Treasure Coast Food Bank embarks upon its 30th year of helping to fight hunger.
A contest for each county was conducted to stimulate giving. In Indian River County the winner for most amount of non-perishable food was Cravings and The Beached Whale located on Ocean Drive in Vero Beach who managed to fill entire drums full of food. In St. Lucie county, Branca Realty stepped up with nearly an entire truck load of goods from bottle water and diapers to canned food. Martin County’s top producer was Florida Non-Emergency Medical Transportation – MTM Inc who collected more than four boxes full of holiday inspired food. A special thank you to all who participated based on the county.
Indian River:
State Farm of Sebastian, Riverview Dental, Sebastian Insurance, Riverview: Coffee, Tea & Books, Coldwell Banker Paradise, Sebastian Chamber, Vandoore Vorhee Law, Marine Bank & Trust (all locations), Treasure Coast Automotive, Summer Lake by GHO Homes, Harmony Reserve, Florida Eye, Career Source, The Antilles, European Kitchen & Bath, Elgin Marble, AAA Insurance & Travel, Oak Harbor Clubhouse, Cravings, HR Dynamics, Alexander Insurance, Oculina Bank, Supreme Title, Image 360, Trustco Bank, Renaissance Senior Living, The Vero Premier Womens’ Network, Business Connexions, Keller Williams of Vero Beach, Decors by Jacqueline/Palm Coast Development, Vero Beach Power Squadron and the Vero Beach Magazine.
St. Lucie County:
Women’s Council of Realtors, Affordable Dentures, Joseph Nipitella’s Interior Trim Carpentry, Prichard’s Insurance, Coldwell Banker Paradise, Pace Center for Girls, ACCH Insurance, Nutrition Smart and Branca Realty.
Martin County:
Better Business Bureau, Butcher Insurance Group, Oculina Bank, European Kitchen & Bath, Arrow Title, MTM Transit, Law Office of Svetlan Z. Nemeroff, Atlantic Shores Realty, Coldwell Banker of Stuart, The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, Armellini, Jon Smith Subs, Gateway Mortgage, Sheila Maxwell of Keller Williams, First American Title, Coldwell Banker at Tradition, SFS Tax Problem Solutions, Monarch Realty Group.
White Glove was proud to be recognized as the 2018 Bekins Van Lines Move for Hunger/Mover of the Year and has collectively raised over 100,000 lbs. of food since 2013. If interested in participating as a box host during either the summer or holiday food drive, please email VP of Marketing for White Glove Moving & Storage at AnnaV@WhiteGloveUSA.net. For moving questions or to set up a complimentary estimate for an upcoming local or out of state move, please call 772-778-4750.
1800+ Lbs. of Food Delivered!
With the help of 30+ local businesses throughout the Treasure Coast, White Glove Moving & Storage was proud to deliver over 1,800 lbs. to the Treasure Coast Food Bank! The goal, to help feed families throughout the tri-county area this Christmas season.
Being a part of the annual food drive is rewarding and easy as White Glove delivers and picks up all the boxes. A big thanks to the following businesses for their participation based on county:
Click here for pictures of all who participated!
Indian River:
Holiday Builders, Insite Solutions, Summer Lake of GHO, The Gardens at River Grove, Designer’s Touch Flooring, Renaissance Senior Living, Keep Indian River Beautiful, Flametree, Regus, Rennick Real Estate, Morningstar, AGlow Skincare, Jungle Club, HR Dynamcis, Marine Bank (all 3 locations), Pak Mail Beachisde, Career Source, Costa d’Este, Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty, Premier Estate Properties-Vero, Remax Associated, Vero Beach Premier Women’s Network, Business Connexions and Lighthouse Realty.
St. Lucie & Martin County:
Women’s Power Lunch, Keller Williams of PSL, Better Business Bureau, Glenn J Webber Attorney at Law and all Civitas Place, Bourgeois Real Estate Group, Water Pointe Realty, The Gilt Complex, Brightway Insurance and McAlister Properties.
Also, a big thanks to the Women’s Council of Realtors of Jupiter, Tequesta and Hobe Sound for filling boxes during their recent installation!
To get involved with future food drives that we partner with Move for Hunger on please email AnnaV@WhiteGloveUSA.net and for more information about our moving, storage and delivery services please find us online at www.whitegloveusa.com or call 866-glove10.
Join the Annual Holiday Food Drive!
In just 5 years, as Move for Hunger movers, White Glove Moving & Storage along with customers and business partners, have helped raise over 35,000 lbs. of food for families every summer and holiday season.
Lets keep it going! Sign up to be a box host and White Glove will deliver your boxes then pick them up once full the week of Dec. 11th so families along the Treasure Coast can enjoy a delicious Christmas meal.
To participate email AnnaV@WhiteGloveUSA.net with your address and number of boxes to fill. It’s that easy! All who contribute will be recognized on social media, radio and in press releases. Thank you in advance for your participation!
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Phone: 772-778-4750
Fax: 772-778-8234