Moving Checklist

Move Scheduling

• Schedule and participate in an in-home estimate. Ask questions and be as detailed as possible so we can identify your specific needs.

• Schedule your move 3-4 weeks prior to moving day.

• Reserve freight elevator if required by your building

• Immediately communicate schedule changes.

• Confirm your moving reservation two days prior to pick-up.

30 Days Prior To Moving

• Don't move things that you don't want. Sell as many as you can with a garage sale or advertise online. Donate what's left to charities, such as the Salvation Army, Goodwill Industries or Amvets. If you donate items to a charity, be sure to get a receipt for a tax deduction.

• Submit a change of address form to the Unites States Postal Service. Notify friends, family and employers of your new address.

• Fill out an IRS change of address form. Depending on the reason for your move and the distance you're moving, many of the expenses may be tax deductible.

• Get copies of your medical and dental records, if moving long distance.

• If you're moving out of state, find out about auto licensing and insurance.

• If you're moving in-state, 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 or internet equipment.

8 To 14 Days Before You Move

• Collect all the items you may have loaned out.

• Return library books or any other borrowed items.

• Make arrangements to disconnect gas, electric and other utilities. Remember to collect refunds of your deposits from electric, water, telephone, cable, and oil and gas companies.

• Make arrangements to connect utilities at your new place.

2 To 7 Days Before You Move

• Get rid of all flammables.

• Decide what you're bringing with you in the car.

• Arrange for removal of "installed items" you're bringing with you, like a wall-mounted television or shelves.

• Pack a suitcase with the clothes, medications and toiletries you'll need the first day in your new home.

• Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator. Make sure it has at least 2-3 days to air dry.

The Day Before Moving Day

• Take down curtains and curtain rods.

• Collect all keys to locking items. Put them in a safe place.

• 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

• Move vehicles from your garage and driveway prior to our arrival. We want to get started quickly.

• Strip the beds but leave them intact. We will dismantle them.

• Secure pets.

• Walk around with our crew chief and detail all items to be moved.

• Make sure the driver has the correct delivery address and your mobile phone number.

• Confirm the expected delivery time with the driver.

• Before the movers leave, do a final walk through of every room. Check all closets and cabinets for items left behind.