In this short checklist below, we’ve outlined the most important things to cover, starting from a few weeks before the move, right through to moving day.
--WEEKS BEFORE THE MOVE--
- Get rid of everything you don’t want moved.
- Book elevators and make arrangements to have a truck parked in front of both locations for up to 4 hours.
- Make a list of people and businesses to notify about your new address.
- Get packing supplies: boxes, tape, paper/bubble wrap for delicate items.
- Have your items insured. High value items will need verified values in advance of a move.
- Label items as you pack. Our boxes have rooms designated on them so you can check them off as you go and put notes in the speech bubble.
- Check all furniture and note any scratches or dents.
- Drain all fluids from hoses, lawn mowers, propane tanks, etc.
--DAYS BEFORE THE MOVE--
- Take down and pack all pictures and hanging items.
- Make sure all loose items and electronics are packed.
- Remove all fragile items from dressers and desks.
- Clean out and pack the bathrooms—you’ll need these items right away at the new place.
- Remove blankets and linens from beds and pack them up.
- Pack a bag with a change of clothes and toiletries to keep with you for the first night.
--MORE PACKING & MOVING TIPS--
Packing seems complicated, but we’re here to make it simple:
- Set a goal: 1 room per day per person should give you enough time. Budget more for rooms with fragiles.
- Remember: the heavier the item, the smaller the box.
- One room in a box. It makes organizing the new place much easier.
- Boxes that aren’t full aren’t stackable. If you can’t fill a box, stuff the remaining space with paper.
- Don’t pack boxes on moving day. You’ll end up losing track of things.
MOVERS PREP:
Note: we disassemble and reassemble.
- Be well packed and clearly labelled.
- Have everything cleared out that is not coming.
- Movers load boxes first, so staging them in the most accessible room is best.
- Take the beds apart before the move.
- During load up, close doors on rooms that are complete—movers will know to focus on other areas.
- Direct traffic at the front of the house during the unload, informing the movers where each piece goes.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ON MOVING DAY
- We start the day with a welcome call to confirm all the key info, like address, intersection and where to park the truck.
- As soon as we arrive, we do a thorough walkthrough of your home, noting your special items that require extra care.
- Then we get moving quickly and carefully loading\unloading the truck. Your important items packed last so you can get to them right away.
- At your new home we unload everything in the properly designated rooms with speed and care.
- We finish things off with a completion checklist to make sure everything is where it should be.
ACCESS FOR MOVERS:
- Secure designated parking as close to the house or apartment as possible.
- If there is a difficult area to move things through, having items empty and disassembled helps.
- Any dressers that have more than 3 rows should be emptied. Drawers can be left in because they take less space as one piece.
Once you’ve completed all these steps for move prep, you should be all set for a smooth moving experience!
