Because we’ve thought of everything for you…we’ve been there, and done that.
Below are just some of the things our clients don’t have to worry about when buying a Turnkey Package from ToH Design Studio:
1. The time spent making your furniture selections. Once you have invested that time, you have to ask yourself if it will all fit, coordinate and flow.
2. Tracking the deliveries and keeping on top of any back ordered items-which can vary depending on the stores. In some cases, you may have to reselect which translates into MORE TIME!
3. Once you receive the items, you’ll have to check for damages. If there are damages you’ll have to repackage in original packing materials. Save all receipts, because you’ll need them for your shipping quotes. You will also have to make a log of all items – be sure to include the country of manufacturing origin, cost, quantities and description.
4. When you have received everything that needs to be shipped, you need to start looking for a trucking company to ship all of your items to the border. Then find a shipping company and a customs broker to cross your items into Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Bahamas, etc.
5. Once you have decided on a shipper and have turned over all items, the tracking of your shipment becomes your responsibility. You will be given an estimated time of delivery, which in some cases can take up to two weeks. When items arrive, you must be present to accept. NOTE* The drivers will not unload, so make arrangements to have a local company help or plan on doing it yourself. All items must be unloaded within the required time frame otherwise you will be charged wait time.
6. Check your log and make sure all items are accounted for and report any damages to the shipper when unloading. Unpacking and set up will be done by you, again, factor in the time you will spend doing this. Depending on the community, you may have to pay to have all trash removed. Also, expect further delays when the shipper blames the store (and vice versa) for any damages that might occur. They will both avoid assuming responsibility for damages and pay any claims.
Factor in about a two week time frame to be at your new home and enjoy your working vacation.
Or…you can let us do all the work for you.