Palos Heights tends to mean larger houses, more furniture and more rooms to plan, with quiet residential blocks around the former Trinity Christian College campus. We mention it only as a landmark for the surrounding streets. If you are moving a bigger household, the biggest win is preparation room by room.
01Larger homes need a room plan
In a four-bedroom house, a simple labeling system keeps unloading fast. Name each room at the new address, label boxes to match, and tape a sign on each door. The crew then carries directly to the right room instead of stacking in the garage.
Large pieces such as sectionals, dining tables and armoires may need disassembly. List them before the estimate call.
02Driveways and long carries
Long driveways and deep lots are great for parking a truck but can lengthen the carry. If the driveway slopes or turns, tell us. A truck backed close to the garage often beats parking at the curb.
03Basements, sunrooms and garages
Finished basements, sunrooms and workshops hold more than people expect. Walk through each and note heavy items like exercise equipment, outdoor furniture or a workbench. Those details change crew size.
If you are moving some items into storage while you settle in, a storage unit move can be a separate stop.
04Streets near the former campus
Homes on the blocks around the former Trinity Christian College campus are mostly quiet residential streets. Check whether any nearby construction or events are scheduled on your date, and tell us if street parking is limited in front of your house.
05Moving heavy or valuable furniture
Larger homes often have heirloom pieces, solid wood dining tables and heavy dressers. Point these out during the estimate call. Remove glass shelves and tops, empty drawers and protect delicate finishes. We pad and wrap furniture for the trip, and taking a few minutes to prepare makes a big difference.
If a piece is particularly fragile or valuable, consider whether it should move separately or with special care. Let us know ahead of time.
06Planning the new layout
Before the move, decide where each large piece will go in the new house. Sketch the main rooms and share them with the crew. It is much faster to place a sofa once than to move it three times.
07Outdoor and garage items
Larger lots usually mean more outdoor furniture, planters and garden tools. Empty pots, clean the grill and gather small yard items into bins. Load them last so they come off first into the new garage, out of the way of the indoor furniture.