Get
rid of anything you
aren't bringing with
you. Find
out where to dispose of
household chemicals like
old paint. Make
a list of everything
you're bringing to your
new home. Find
out the replacement
value of all belongings,
for insurance purposes. Fill
out a change of address
form. Notify friends,
family and others of
your new address. Fill
out an IRS change of
address form. Get
copies of your medical
and dental records, if
necessary. Get
copies of veterinary
records, if necessary. If
you're moving out of
state, find out about
auto licensing and
insurance. If
you're moving
interstate, find out
where and how to change
your address on your
driver's license. Notify
your kids' schools and
have their records
transferred to their new
schools. Return
any cable equipment. Make
hotel and airline
reservations if you need
them.
8 to 14 days before you
move Return
library books or any
other borrowed items. Collect
all the items you may
have loaned out. Make
arrangements to
disconnect gas, electric
and other utilities. Make
arrangements to connect
utilities at your new
place. Arrange
to have major appliances
prepped for the move.
2 to 7 days before you
move Get
rid of all flammables. Figure
out what you're brining
with you in the car or
plane. Arrange
for removal of
"installed items" you're
brining with you, like a
TV antenna or shelves. Pack
a suitcase with the
clothes and toiletries
you'll need the first
day in your new home. Pack
a special box with other
essentials you'll need
for the first few days.
Make sure to clearly
mark this box "Do Not
Move".
The day before Moving
Day Take
down curtains and
curtain rods. Empty,
defrost and clean your
refrigerator. Make sure
it has at least 24 hours
to air dry. Clean
and air your stove. Plan
your breakfast. Paper
plate service is fine.
Eating something on the
road is better. Pack
your personal belongings
except your alarm clock. Go
to sleep early? You'll
be glad of it tomorrow.
Moving Day Collect
all keys to locking
items. Put them in a
safe place. Strip
the beds but you may
leave them intact. We
will dismantle them. Make
sure you're at home when
the movers arrive so you
can sign an inventory. Walk
around with the crew
foreman while he does
the inventory. Make
sure everything is ready
for the move. Keep
your signed bill of
lading and inventory in
an easily accessible
place. Make
sure the driver has the
correct delivery address
and phone number. Confirm
the expected delivery
time with the driver. Before
you leave, do a final
walkthrough of every
room. Check all closets
and cabinets.
What about small
items which are usually
packed into boxes?
Packing of small items
such as: clothing,
shoes, books, dishes and
china will not be
included in our hourly
rate. Should you choose
to use our Professional
Packing Services we will
charge additional
charges for the packing
time and packing
materials used for your
move. Should you decide
to pack by yourself,
make sure to pack all
your small items prior
to the move date in
order not to delay the
moving team and to
minimize your cost.
We can also provide you
with packing materials.
To assist our valued
customers, we can
sometimes provide Free
Delivery of packing
materials to your
origin, in advance of
your moving date.
