Moving Checklist (Critical Dos and Don't's for Moving)

To insure the safe, efficient movement of your belongings please read and follow the items below.  They can make a difference between an good move and a poor one.

PHONE CONTACTS/TRAVEL PLANS: 

Make sure that your moving company has all pertinent phone numbers, contact names, etc. so they can reach you if needed before, during, and after your move. 

KEEP PHONE CONNECTED:

DO NOT have your phone disconnected the day of pack and/or load.  It severely impedes the ability of your moving company to communicate with you on unexpected items that may arise.

TRAVEL PLANS: 

DO NOT make travel plans on your packing and/or loading days.  Traffic, mechanical or logistical delays can occur – affecting planned completion times.

DINNER/PARTY PLANS: 

DO NOT make special dinner and/or party plans for the days of pack and /or load.  Again, schedules can change and delays can occur.

BE ONSITE: 

It is imperative that you or a designated agent of yours is there on all days of pack, load, and delivery.  There are several reasons for this including the protection of both parties, insuring what you want and don’t want moved is adhered to, and insure proper placement of your belongings.

CLEAN OUT KEY APPLIANCES: 

This includes refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers.  Your movers will not wash dirty dishes or clean out these items before the move.  It is highly suggested that your refrigerator, freezer, and washing machine be cleaned out and drained at least twenty-four (24) hours ahead of time to minimize mold and mildew as well as water damage to your flooring.  If these items are being stored, place baking soda in them to inhibit mold and mildew.

CLEAN OUT KEY HIDDEN AREAS: 

This refers primarily to attics and crawl spaces.  Unless your attic has a fixed stairway (not pull down) and permanent flooring, movers cannot pack/unload attic spaces.  For liability reasons, movers WILL NOT perform this service.  The same applies for crawl spaces as well.

“SERVICE KEY APPLIANCES”: 

For liability reasons, movers cannot dis/reconnect utility lines from your major appliances (i.e. waterlines from your washers/refrigerators; gas lines from dryers, etc.).  This also includes stereos, TV’s and computers.  This should be completed before move day. 

Most movers can arrange for an outside service to perform this for you if you cannot including preparing all appliances for safe movement after they are disconnected.  Check with your mover to see if this service can be done.

RESERVE PARKING/CLEAR DRIVEWAY: 

Many cities require a special permit (i.e. Washington D.C, New York City, etc.) to park on certain streets.  Further, some streets are too congested for a tractor-trailer to park on.  It is your responsibility to insure adequate parking for the moving vehicles and accessibility to your residence.  This includes reserving elevators in high rises, etc.  Ultimately, you will be responsible for any extra charges (i.e. stair or long carries, shuttle service) that arise from limited and/or lack of accessibility for the movers at both origin and destination.  BE PREPARED!

SEPARATE ITEMS GOING/NOT GOING: 

Select one room or area that items you are taking with you personally (in the car/on the plane) can be placed.  Mark that room/space clearly so that packers and/or movers don’t take them.   Remember to keep your key items packed in separate boxes or suitcases that you will take with you.  Some items to include: a fresh change of clothes, medicines, and car keys.

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