If you are planning a move in Jackson Hole, Teton Village, Wilson, or anywhere in Teton County, sending us photos or a short video of your home before moving day is one of the most useful things you can do ahead of time. It is not required, but it does make a difference.
Photos help us plan your move more accurately: which truck makes sense for your access, how many crew members the job warrants, and whether any items need specialist equipment or a particular approach. Properties across the valley vary a lot in layout and access. A home in South Park with a long gravel driveway moves differently from a condo near the Jackson town square. The more we understand your property in advance, the more precisely we can plan around it.
If sending photos is not practical, that is fine. We work from the details you give us over the phone and adjust on the day where needed. But if you have the time, here is what is worth capturing.
Photograph Each Room
Wide shots of each room give us a sense of volume and layout. Follow those with closer shots of individual pieces, particularly anything large or awkward. We want to understand what you have, how it is arranged, and roughly how much space each room takes up.
Go through the main living areas, bedrooms, kitchen, and any storage spaces including the garage or basement. Items kept out of the way in storage areas are often the ones that take the most time on moving day, because they tend to get left out of the initial planning conversation.
Focus on Special Items
For items that are oversized, heavy, fragile, or high in value, a few photos from different angles are particularly helpful.
This includes:
- Pianos and large instruments
- Antiques and heirloom furniture
- Original artwork and large framed pieces
- Large mirrors and glass-topped furniture
- Hot tubs
- Gun safes and heavy security equipment
- High-end audio or home theatre systems
- Any item with an unusual shape, leg structure, or assembly
For each of these, show the item clearly and note anything about it that affects how it needs to be handled: a glass top, an unusual leg structure, a frame that is larger than it looks in photos. We move specialty items regularly as part of our work across Jackson Hole and Teton County. Knowing the specifics in advance is how we arrive with the right equipment and the right plan.
It is also worth photographing electronics before you disconnect them. Having a reference image of the cable setup behind a TV or a multi-monitor workstation makes reassembly at the other end much faster.
Show Stairways and Access Points
Interior access is one of the most common planning factors for moves across the valley. Jackson Hole homes range from single-level slabs to multi-storey mountain properties with narrow stairwells and tight landings.
For stairways, a straight-on photo shows the width, and an angled shot shows turns or landings. If there is a point where furniture needs to be tilted or pivoted to get around a corner, that is the thing to show. It affects how we crew the job and whether we bring any specialist equipment.
Include any other access points that affect the path between a room and the truck: doorframes that are narrower than standard, low ceilings in a hallway, or a tight corner at the bottom of a staircase.
Capture the Driveway and Exterior
In Jackson Hole and across Teton County, driveway access is one of the most frequent variables that shapes how a move is planned. Properties in Teton Village, Wilson, Hoback, and the more rural parts of the valley often have limited truck access, steep grades, sharp bends, or seasonal obstructions.
Useful things to show:
- The full length and width of the driveway
- Any steep grade or sharp bend
- Low-hanging branches or clearance issues
- The turning radius at the entrance
- The distance from the nearest accessible parking point to the front door if the truck cannot park close
In winter, photograph the driveway as it currently is. If there is a gradient that becomes icy, knowing that before moving day means we can plan for it rather than adapt to it when we arrive with a loaded truck.
Knowing the access in advance determines which truck we bring. A full-size moving truck that cannot navigate a particular driveway means working with a smaller vehicle and additional trips, which affects both time and cost. That is much easier to plan around when we know it ahead of time.
Highlight Unique Features
If something about your property catches your attention and you find yourself wondering whether it is worth mentioning, mention it. In our experience moving homes across Jackson Hole, the features that cause complications on the day are often the ones that seemed minor in advance.
Things worth capturing include:
- Hallways narrower than 36 inches
- Door openings under 32 inches wide
- Low ceilings in basement or attic rooms
- Tight corners between a staircase and a doorframe
- Shared roads with weight or height restrictions
A hallway six inches narrower than standard changes how a king-size mattress or a large sofa goes around a corner. The more specific the information, the better we can prepare.
Make Sure the Lighting Is Clear
The photo needs to show the actual space clearly. Use natural light where you can: open blinds, pull back curtains, and shoot during the day. For rooms or stairways that are naturally dark, turn on every light before shooting.
A blurry or underlit photo of a staircase is less useful than a short walkthrough video. If a video is easier for a particular area, a brief clip of stairways, hallways, and driveways works well and often conveys more than still shots.
How to Send Them to Us
You can send photos and videos when you first get in touch, or whenever you have them. There is no required format. Most people send via text, email, or a file-sharing link. A short note or description alongside the photos is helpful for anything that is not immediately obvious from the image.
If you would rather do a walkthrough video call than photographs, we can arrange that. For larger or more complex jobs in Teton County, we are also happy to arrange an in-person visit to see the property before we give you a final estimate.
Most moves in Jackson Hole benefit from a bit of advance visibility, and a few photos or a short video is the easiest way to give us that. The more specific the information, the more accurately we can plan your job before we arrive. Call us if you are not sure what to send or whether something is worth capturing, and we will tell you exactly what helps.
