Moving Checklist With Tips (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

MOVING CHECKLIST

PREP IF USING MOVERS

• Get general pricing information from at least three moving companies.

• Get an on-site written estimate from the moving company you choose.

• Decide if you or the movers will be doing the packing.

• Sketch out the floor plan of your new home to determine placement of furnishings.

• Write out directions for items requiring special attention (chandeliers, collectibles, delicate plants, etc.).

Confirm all other arrangements (scheduling, number of movers, etc.) in writing or an email.

• Leave a representative at your old home to answer questions for the movers.

• Have copies of keys ready for the movers, in case they get to your new home ahead of you.

• Take an inventory of boxes and items that will be going with the movers.

• Be sure to have water and at least one meal ready for the movers.

• Keep bathrooms in both locations stocked with enough toilet paper and soap for the day.

LABEL IT AND YOU WON’T LOSE IT.

Use markers and colored stickers to label each box according to:

• Weight (heavy, medium, light)

• Color (each corresponds to a specific room)

• Fragility (not at all, somewhat, very)

• Need To Use (immediately, no rush, storage)

Initial all changes to all copies of all documents

Leave tape marks on the floor where furniture feet are to be placed

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Use markers and colored stickers to label each box according to:

• Employer H.R. dept.

• Voter registration

• Postal service

• Veterinarian

• Banks, checking and savings

• Schools

• Credit cards

• Loans

• Insurance companies

• Travel/auto club

• Doctor

• Creditors

• Dentist

• Telephone company

• Hospital

• Newspapers

• Pharmacy

• Trash company

• Utility companies

• Cable company

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