Moving Tips

Preparing and completing a move can be tedious and time consuming. We've prepared a list of items to help make your move successful and stress free. Read our list of tips, and contact us for more information.

Make A Checklist

About four weeks before moving day is a good time to keep track of moving expenses for tax purposes. This is also when you should begin transferring services and records. It's often a good idea to have the services begin several days before you expect to arrive at your home for the convenience of having the utilities and telephone working upon arrival. 

Miscellaneous

• Hold a garage sale to sell unwanted items. This will save you the expense of transporting them.
• Defrost and clean refrigerator I freezer at least two days in advance of move.
• Have curtains and carpets cleaned.
• Drain all gasoline-powered equipment.

Transfer Records

• Bank
• Legal
• Insurance Companies
• Auto & Driver's License
• Medical: Doctors & Dentist
• Pet Immunizations

Discontinue Services

• Telephone Company
• Electric Power Company
• Water Department
• Fuel Oil Company
• Laundry & Dry Cleaning Services
• Pest Control
• Garbage Collection
• Newspaper
• Internet Provider
• Cable T.V.
• Landscaper
• Post office - change of address

On Moving Day

• Make the foreman aware of any items that are fragile or need special handling. All fragile articles should be boldly marked.
• Complete a walk through of your house to ensure that everything has been loaded.
• Confirm that the driver has your exact destination address.
• When the crew has finished unloading, please check that you have all of your items. If you are unsure, please feel free to inspect inside the truck.