Coastal Transfer & Storage Inc

Coastal Transfer & Storage a family owned and operated moving, packing and storage service, dedicated to providing the services you expect and deserve.

Located in Georgetown South Carolina, the heart of the Grand Strand and Coastal South Carolina. We take pride in knowing that the thousands of customers who have used our services always recommend us to their friends, neighbors and business associates. But what humbles us most is that when they need moving or storage services again they never hesitate to call on us.

We are not limited in our service area, we have a history of moving our clients within any area of the Carolinas as well as a large percentage of moves over thousands of miles.

Using the links above and throughout our site hopefully you will find the information you need to help you plan your move. As you read and review this information if there are any questions we have not answered please do not hesitate to contact us. Our service begins before any commitment and continues long after we have satisfied your exacting demands.

Thank you for visiting us and we look forward to your sharing in the experience of being a Coastal Transfer & Storage client.

Preparation
Your Relocation Consultant is responsible for assessing your move needs, explaining all your service options, and accurately estimating your costs. Your home will be fully surveyed for items that will be moved, and the Relocation Consultant will alert you to items that are not allowed to transport or have special requirements.

Your Move Coordinator is the person who stays on top of the details and makes sure that things happen when and how they should.

Your North American Driver and Packer do more than just drive the van and fill in the boxes. Drivers and packers are in charge of all aspects of physically moving your belongings.

This includes:

Using protective coverings to protect your home and items
Preparing a detailed inventory of items to be moved
Labeling each carton and piece of furniture with coded stickers to account for each and every one
Loading your properly packed and inventoried items into the van
Providing a Bill of Lading (a shipping contract) authorizing transport of your possessions
Finally, safely delivering your belongings to your new home
If you cannot be present at the time of loading, you’ll need to arrange for a responsible person to act as your agent in signing both the bill of lading and the inventory list.

Inventory Paperwork
Your driver will prepare a detailed Inventory & Condition Report of the items you are moving. In addition to tagging every individual carton or piece of furniture with numbered and color-coded labels, the movers will record each item and a description of any existing damage on the inventory form. You should accompany the driver as they prepare the inventory, pointing out any special concerns or handling considerations along the way.

You’ll be asked to sign the inventory, as your acknowledgment that the pieces indicated were loaded and as verification of their condition prior to moving. Then, the driver will sign the form as well and present you with a copy. Keep this inventory with you for use at your new home.

The driver also will ask you to sign a bill of lading. This is the contract by which you authorize the van line to transport your possessions and agree to pay for those moving services. The bill of lading serves to confirm the moving services performed, pickup and delivery schedules, and the valuation and protection plan that you’ve selected.

Delivery of Your Possessions
It’s extremely important for you to contact your move coordinator as soon as you arrive in your new hometown so that final moving arrangements can be made. The driver will contact you a minimum of 24 hours prior to the expected arrival time to confirm delivery arrangements.

When your shipment arrives, you can help expedite the unloading process by having a room-by-room floor plan in mind. Let the driver and movers know where you want things placed as they’re unloaded and brought into your home.

The driver and moving crew will reassemble any items they disassembled at origin. You should check items off the Customer Check-Off Sheet as they’re brought in, noting their condition. If an item appears to have been damaged while moving or is missing, make a note on the inventory including the driver’s copies and notify your move coordinator.

Payment
Unless approved billing or credit arrangements have been made in advance, the driver is required by law to collect payment for your household move before your shipment can be unloaded. If your shipment is placed in storage, charges up to that point are due at that time. Payment must be made in cash or by certified or cashier’s check, travelers’ checks, or money order payable to North American Van Lines. Many agents also accept credit cards. Personal checks cannot be accepted. A copy of the bill of lading signed by the driver will be your receipt.

UnPacking
If you have requested and paid for unpacking with your moving services, your move coordinator will arrange to unpack cartons at the time of delivery and will remove used packing materials. Should you choose to unpack your cartons yourself, you’ll be responsible for disposing of empty cartons and used materials.