Have a move coming up? Save some time and headaches by using this handy moving checklist!
One to two months before moving:
- Call Viktoria Professional Movers for a free in-home estimate
- Get packing supplies if packing yourself
- Make any necessary travel arrangements
- Have a garage sale
- Fill out change of address forms
- Obtain medical and dental records
- Ask your doctor and dentist for referrals and transfer prescriptions
- Record serial numbers of electronic equipment, if possible take pictures or video tape of your belongings
- Transfer your memberships
- Start a moving expenses log, as some of your expenses may be tax deductible
Two to four weeks before moving:
- Switch utility services to your new address – Inform telephone, cable, hydro companies of your move
- Transfer your newspaper and magazine subscriptions to your new address or discontinue delivery
- Confirm travel reservations if necessary
- Reserve the service elevator if moving from an apartment
- Check the contents of your safe-deposit box. Pack and carry all valuables such as jewellery, insurance policies, legal documents and important collections with you
- Clean or arrange for a cleaning service to clean your home
- Prepare your children for the move by encouraging them to prepare their own special box with toys, games and snacks for the trip
- Start packing (if packing yourself)
- Number all of your boxes, label each box according to its contents, specially mark fragile contents and keep an inventory list
A few days before moving:
- Finish packing
- Collect house keys and arrange to leave them with the new owners, your real estate agent or landlord
- Disconnect your appliances
- Double check all closets, shelves, your garage, etc. to be sure they are empty
Moving day
- Ensure the movers have all your destination details, exchange phone numbers and have your cell phone with you in case you need to contact your movers, etc.
- Walk through your home with the crew to survey the work to be done and make sure your instructions/wishes are clearly understood
- Make sure you shut off all appliances
- Complete a last minute check of all rooms and closets
- Assist the movers by ensuring that items are delivered to the correct room
- Carry important documents, currency and jewellery yourself
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Call Viktoria Professional Movers (902) 332-3535 Toll Free: 1 ( 877) 399-1315 or check out our moving estimate formfor a FREE Consultation in regards to your next residential or office move.
