DAVID TRIPP WINS GHMA AWARD! 

David Tripp, President/Owner of A Better Tripp Moving and Storage Company, was awarded the “Houston Area Mover of the Year” award for 2009 by the Greater Houston Movers Association.

This distinguished honor is awarded each year to the professional in the moving industry who has best represented the values and objectives of GHMA.  His numerous contributions were noted at a special luncheon hosted by GMHA on Tuesday, January 19th.  Members of the organization were treated to a biographical sketch and remarks from the recipient.

David, as cited, has made special efforts to ensure regulatory compliance toward all moving companies in the Houston area.  His diligence in this realm is serving to focus on “rogue” moving companies and to remove such predatory behaviors from public operations.

As of January 1st, 21010 A Better Tripp will become a part of the Stevens Van Lines Family.

This affiliation will expand our ability to provide the famous ” A Better Tripp” service and professionalism across the nation and around the world.

Stevens Vans Lines successfully recruited A Better Tripp late this year, and the resulting relationship will enable the same consistency of quality anywhere there is a move to be done.

Stay advised for special upcoming offers and values through this powerful union!   

IN SPITE OF THE EARLIEST SNOW STORM IN HOUSTON’S HISTORY, A BETTER TRIPP IS KEEPING ITS SCHEDULE FOR ALL LOCAL MOVING.

WHILE OTHERS MAY HAVE CLOSED OR POSTPONED ACTIVITY THROUGH THIS RARITY, WE CONTINUE TO OFFER OUR HIGH QUALITY SERVICES.

IN FACT WE HAVE SCHEDULED MORE LOCAL MOVING FOR TOMORROW, BECAUSE OTHERS HAVE ALREADY CANCELED OPERATIONS.

ADD TOTAL RELIABILITY TO OUR STABLE OF PUNDITS

ADD A BETTER TRIPP TO YOUR LIST OF PREFERRED MOVERS!

A Better Tripp Moving and Storage will have a truck in you’re part of the country this week! You could save big money on shipments from anywhere back to Houston.

We are unloading in San Francisco today and will be in LA tomorrow. Any shipment going east can receive the top discounts.

Also, we will be in Denver and New Mexico early next week as well as in Washington DC and NYC! Again, any shipments going west are eligible for big discounts!

Call toll free 877 266-8348 to cash in now!

AS AN EXTRA SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER FROM A BETTER TRIPP ANY LOCAL MOVE BOOKED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 25TH WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL HOLIDAY RATE OF $5.00 OFF PER HOUR AND $25.00 OFF THE NORMAL TRAVEL CHARGES!

TO RECEIVE THIS VALUALE SPECIAL, SIMPLY LOG ON TO moving@abettertripp.com AND MENTION THE ABT HOLIDAY SALE

It is another rainy Saturday morning for local moving!

We are often asked “how can we move in the rain”?  We had better be ready for this question in Houston, Texas.

Typically the rain will often slow to a drizzle or a tempoary cessation. There are also many tasks which can be performed inside, such as furniture preparation. Without losing any time efficiency, we can sometimes work through  the rain.

If the day becomes a complete washout, we will stop and attempt to reschedule when the weather breaks. However on a day like today, and remember each of our local trucks carries 80 pads + shrink wrap, we can usually complete the move!

Old Dogs have some Old Tricks!

A Better Tripp will be delivering today on 5th Ave and Park Ave in Manhatten.

From there we travel to Albany for a pick up, on to western Pennsylvania for a small delivery and then back to Houston. This means big savings on moving serives for anyone in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Kentuck, Tennessee, Missoui, Oklahoma, Kansa, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Alabama with shipments southbound.

get your free quote @ abettertripp.com!

Follow our moving trucks across the USA, and collect on big savings!

This day we can pick up in the following state for an extra 5% discount:

California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada

Even the simple thought of moving can be overwhelming for some. But with some careful planning, there are some things you can do ahead of time to prepare for the big move.

1. Determine your budget. Moving can be as expensive or inexpensive as you allow. Do you have enough time to pack and move all of your belongings, or is it worth the money to bring in a mover? During the moving process, will you need to stay in a hotel until your new house is ready? Consider all of your options then determine a set amount. Be sure to leave a little wiggle room just in case any unforeseen circumstances arise.
2. Arm yourself with the right supplies. Boxes, packing tape, scissors, newspaper and markers are standard protocol when it comes to packing up your life. Boxes come in every size imaginable and can usually be bought from a mover a discount price with the use of their services. When putting the boxes together, chances are you will need way more tape than you think so buy plenty. Newspaper is great for wrapping anything fragile or breakable. If you are worried about getting newsprint on your favorite dishes, visit your local paper, and they will gladly sell you a roll of unprinted paper. Use markers to specifically label the contents of each box, and if you are super organized, color code according to which room each box will go in at the final destination.
3. Leave some things behind. As you pack, ask yourself, “Do I really want/need/love this?” If not, trash the item or donate it. Many charities have drop spots for you to deposit your things, and some will even come to you. Getting rid of what you don’t want or need before the move will save a great amount of time and money in the end.
4. Contact the utility company. Don’t leave yourself packing in the dark on the last day in your old house. And the same goes for the first day in your place. Look at the calendar as you schedule shut-off/turn-on dates with the utility company, and don’t forget to do the same for you gas and water service too.
5. Don’t forget to change your address. This one is pretty self explanatory, but still, it probably won’t be the first thing on your mind. A good rule of thumb is to notify the post office of your address change a week to two weeks before the move. This will give ample time for your mail to be forwarded to the new address, and you can make sure you get all of the stragglers before you leave the old house. Also, the post office can hold your mail if you are not yet ready to have it sent to the new address.

For other helpful moving tips check out our moving checklist.