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 several 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. Obtain
a floor plan of your new residence and decide what
household items you want to keep. Choose
a mover.
SIX
WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE
Begin
search for good health-care professionals in your new
location. Fill
out post-office change of address cards. Send
your new address to anyone that might need it --
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 items to charities.
FOUR
WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE
For
self moves, reserve a truck or trailer. Obtain necessary
moving supplies: boxes, twine, labels, etc. Start
packing!! If
your mover is
doing the packing, 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 of staple foods. Gather
valuable personal papers that you may need at your
destination location, including medical and dental
records, school records, birth certificates, etc. Make
travel plans and arrange any motel or other
reservations.
THREE
WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE
Arrange
to have utilities (gas, electric, phone, cable, water,
etc.) disconnected in your present home, and connected at
your new home. Ready
car registration and insurance records for transfer. Notify
State Motor Vehicle Bureau of your new address. Arrange
for child care on moving day. If
necessary, reserve apartment elevator for pickup and/or
delivery dates.
TWO
WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE
Arrange
to have utilities (gas, electric, phone, cable, water,
etc.) disconnected in your present home, and connected at
your new home. Check
with mover about moving house plants. (Some movers will
not move plants.) Dispose
of all items too dangerous to move, including flammable
liquids. If
necessary, have your automobile serviced and ready for
the 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 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
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 you sign it. Make
sure you have your copies of the bill of lading and
inventory. Keep
the bill of lading until your possessions are delivered,
the charges are paid, and any claims are settled. Before
the van 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 van line 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. 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.
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EIGHT
WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE
Obtain
a floor plan of your new residence and decide what
household items you want to keep.