Make Your Move Easy 

 

check markYour Moving Schedule

  • Schedule and participate in an in-home estimate. Ask questions and be as detailed as possible so we can identify your specific needs.
  • Schedule your move 3-4 weeks prior to moving day.
  • Reserve freight elevator if required by your building
  • Immediately communicate schedule changes.
  • Confirm your moving reservation two days prior to pick-up.

 

check mark30 Days Prior to Your Move

  • Don't move things that you don't want. Sell as many as you can with a garage sale or advertise online. Donate what's left to charities, such as the Salvation Army, Goodwill Industries or Amvets. If you donate items to a charity, be sure to get a receipt for a tax deduction.
  • Submit a change of address form to the Unites States Postal Service. Notify friends, family and employers of your new address.
  • Fill out an IRS change of address form. Depending on the reason for your move and the distance you're moving, many of the expenses may be tax deductible.
  • Get copies of your medical and dental records, if moving long distance.
  • If you're moving out of state, find out about auto licensing and insurance.
  • If you're moving in-state, find out where and how to change your address on your driver's license.
  • Notify your kids' schools and have their records transferred to their new schools.
  • Return any cable or internet equipment.

 

check mark8 to 14 Days Before Your Move

  • Collect all the items you may have loaned out.
  • Return library books or any other borrowed items.
  • Make arrangements to disconnect gas, electric and other utilities. Remember to collect refunds of your deposits from electric, water, telephone, cable, and oil and gas companies.
  • Make arrangements to connect utilities at your new place.

 

check mark2 to 7 Days Before Your Move

  • Get rid of all flammables.
  • Decide what you're bringing with you in the car.
  • Arrange for removal of "installed items" you're bringing with you, like a wall-mounted television or shelves.
  • Pack a suitcase with the clothes, medications and toiletries you'll need the first day in your new home.
  • Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator. Make sure it has at least 2-3 days to air dry.

 

check markThe Day Before Moving Day

  • Take down curtains and curtain rods.
  • Collect all keys to locking items. Put them in a safe place.
  • Plan your breakfast. Paper plate service is fine. Eating something on the road is better.
  • Pack your personal belongings except your alarm clock.
  • Go to sleep early you'll be glad of it tomorrow.

 

check markIt's Moving Day!

  • Move vehicles from your garage and driveway prior to our arrival. We want to get started quickly.
  • Strip the beds but leave them intact. We will dismantle them.
  • Secure pets.
  • Walk around with our crew chief and detail all items to be moved.
  • Make sure the driver has the correct delivery address and your mobile phone number.
  • Confirm the expected delivery time with the driver.
  • Before the movers leave, do a final walk through of every room. Check all closets and cabinets for items left behind.

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