Countdown To Moving Day
EIGHT WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE.
Obtain a floor plan of your new residence and decide what household items you want to keep.
Begin an inventory of all household goods.
Solicit estimates from moving companies.
Contact your insurance agent, and ask them about your homeowners policy to determine whether
your possessions are covered when moving.
Establish a file for all moving papers and receipts.
Arrange to transfer child(ren's) school records.
Choose your mover.
SIX WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE.
Begin your search for good health care professionals in your new location.
Fill out post-office change of address cards.
Send your new address to everyone who may need - insurance agents, credit card companies,
magazine subscriptions, friends, relatives, etc.
Clean out closets and dispose of all items that you will not be taking with you.
Hold a moving/garage sale or donate things or items you no longer want to charities.
FOUR WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE.
For you do-it-yourselfers, reserve a truck or trailer. Obtain necessary moving supplies like boxes, tape, newsprint, etc.
START PACKING!!!
If your move is to be professionally packed, arrange for it to be done one or two days before loading begins.
Send furniture, drapes and carpets for repair or cleaning as needed.
Begin to use up overstocks or staple, frozen or perishable foods.
Gather up valuable personal papers that you may need at your destination location. These would include
medical and dental records, school records, birth certificates, tax papers, etc.
Make travel plans and arrange any motels or other reservations.
THREE WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE.
Arrange to have utilities (gas, electric, phone, propane, cable, water, etc.) disconnected in your present home and reconnected at your new home. It is a good idea to keep the phone on at origin until your goods are loaded onto your new truck. It is also a good idea to have your new phone connected before delivery.
Ready car registration and insurance records for transfer.
Notify State Motor Vehicle Bureau of your new address.
Arrange for child care or pet care on moving day.
If necessary, reserve apartment elevator for pickup and/or delivery dates.
TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE.
Arrange to move pets.
Check with mover about moving house plants (Some movers will move plants, others will not.) Plants cannot be guaranteed against damage in transit.
Dispose of all items too dangerous to move, including flammable liquids, paints, bleaches, etc.
If necessary, have your automobile serviced and ready for trip.
ONE WEEK BEFORE YOU MOVE.
Transfer all bank accounts.
Cancel newspaper delivery.
Have enough medication to last at least two weeks. Have prescriptions forwarded to a pharmacy at your
new destination.
Buy traveler's checks.
Make arrangements to pay for your move.
Withdraw items and close safety deposit boxes.
TWO DAYS BEFORE YOU MOVE.
Have mover pack your goods (unless doing it yourself).
Defrost and dry refrigerators and freezers if they are to be moved.
Set aside valuable items to carry with you, including jewelry, vital documents, money and valuable small items.
MOVING DAY.
Be on hand to answer questions and give directions to movers/driver and stay until they are finished.
Accompany driver for inventory of your household goods.
Complete information on Bill of Lading and carefully read the document before your sign it.
Make sure you have your copies of the Bill of Lading and Inventories.
Keep the Bill of Lading until your possessions are delivered, the charges are paid, and any claims are settled.
Before the moving truck leaves, take one final look through the house to make certain nothing has been left behind.
Give the driver directions to your new home.
Notify the driver and the salesperson/agency where you can be reached during the move.
DELIVERY DAY.
Be on hand to answer any questions and give directions.
You must pay the driver before your goods can be unloaded. This is a Federal requirement for interstate moves.
Supervise unloading and unpacking (if requested, additional charges for unpacking apply).
Check carefully for any damaged or missing items.
Note on the inventory any damaged boxes or obvious damage to unboxed items before you sign anything.
Compliments of Lake Country Moving & Storage
2915 Route 96 South
Waterloo NY 13165
800-479-3188
315-539-2806
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