FOUR WEEKS
BEFORE YOUR MOVE
- Give away
or discard any items you do not want to move.
- Prepare
an inventory of items to be moved.
- Determine
the amount of value coverage needed on your goods.
- Determine
what packing services you will need.
- Arrange
to pick up or have us deliver cartons that you’ll need.
- Collect
and sort mail for listing address changes.
- Notify
the post office and fill out a change of address card.
- Send
address change to friends and businesses.
- Obtain
all medical and dental records.
- Transfer
insurance records.
- Check
auto licensing requirements.
- Notify
schools and make arrangements for sending transcripts to new schools.
- Arrange
for shipment of pets and obtain immunization records from your vet.
- Make
travel plans.
TWO WEEKS BEFORE
YOUR MOVE
- Return
things borrowed and collect things loaned.
- Collect
all clothing or items to be cleaned or repaired.
- Have your
bank(s) transfer accounts and release safe deposit box.
- Arrange
to have utilities disconnected here and connected at new home.
- Give away
or donate to a charitable organization items you don’t plan to move. Get a
signed receipt for tax purposes.
SEVEN DAYS BEFORE
YOUR MOVE
- Dispose
of all flammables.
- Set aside
items to be packed into your car.
- Start
packing suitcases you can live out of before we arrive at your new home.
- In a
special carton, place items you will need as soon as you arrive (soap,
towels, coffee, cooking pots, etc.). Mark this box: LOAD LAST – UNLOAD
FIRST.
- Contact
newspaper(s) to stop delivery.
- Contact
your cable company to have service turned off.
THE DAY BEFORE
THE MOVE
- Empty and
defrost your refrigerator and freezer.
- Set up
for a simple breakfast the next morning that won’t require much
refrigeration or cooking. Use paper plates.
- Finish
packing your personal belongings.
- Get a
good nights sleep.
MOVING DAY
- Be on
hand when the movers arrive, or arrange to have someone there, to answer
questions.
- Accompany
the van operator while he inventories your goods.
- Make a
last minute check on your appliances to see that they have been serviced.
- Sign (and
save) your copy of the bill of lading and make sure delivery address and
phone numbers are correct.
- Before
leaving the house, check all closets and cabinets. Make sure windows and
doors are locked.
MOVING – IN TIPS
- Keep our
1-800-245-8563 on hand, so that you can contact us if final
arrangements have not been made for delivery.
- Be
present at unloading and have a plan for placement of furniture.
- Check
condition of your belongings. If any items are missing or damaged, note this
on your inventory sheet and shipping papers, then contact our office.
- If your
utilities have not been connected, call them for this service, and have them
check your appliances for proper operation.
- Have a
Healthy and Happy future in your new home!