Safe Ship Moving Services: The Ultimate Moving Checklist

Safe Ship Moving Services: Essential Tips to Plan Your Move

Whether your last move was across the street or the country, you've probably uttered these two words: "Never again!" Unfortunately, you can't always stay in the same place forever. Sooner or later, you'll be surrounded by packing tape and cardboard boxes.

To make things smoother next time, look no further than this to-do list that details what needs to be done and the best time to do different tasks to reduce stress. Print it out, check items off week by week, and maybe the two words that end your next move will be "I'm home." 

Two Months Before

Sort and purge

Safe Ship Moving Services suggests going through every room of your house and deciding what you'd keep and want to eliminate. Think about whether some items will require extra insurance coverage or special packing.

Research movers

Start researching moving company options, says Safe Ship Moving Services. Do not rely on a moving quote over the phone; request an on-site estimate. A moving cost estimate provided after a visual survey of your home is more accurate. When you request an in-house estimate, a moving company representative will visit your place to see what you have for moving.

Create a moving binder

Use a moving binder to keep track of everything—all your receipts, estimates, and an inventory of all the items you need to take with you when you move.

Organize school records

If you have kids, go to their school and arrange for their school records to be transferred to their new school district.

One Month Before 

Choose your mover and confirm the arrangements.

Choose a company and get confirmation of your costs, moving date, and other details.

Begin packing

Start packing the items you use infrequently, such as croquet set or waffle iron. While packing, note valuable items that might require additional insurance from your moving company, add Safe Ship Moving Services. Make sure to declare items valued over $100 per pound, such as your laptop.

Label

Number and label each box with its contents and the room it's supposed to go to. It will help you to keep an inventory of all your belongings, especially the smaller ones. Pack and label "essentials" boxes of things you may need immediately, notes Safe Ship Moving Services.

Separate valuables

Add important files and jewelry to a safe box to transport yourself to your new home. Make sure to have the mover's estimate in this box. Safe Ship Moving Services says you may need it for reference on a moving day.

Notify important parties

Alert the following of your move: your employer's human resources department, banks, brokerage firms, insurance, credit card, and utility companies.

A Few Days Before

Double-check the details

Reconfirm the moving company's arrival date and time and other details. Ensure you have a sketch and written directions to your home for the staff. Include your contact information, such as your mobile and home phone number.

Plan for the payment.

If you haven't arranged to pay your mover with a debit or credit card, get a cashier's check, money order, or cash for payment and tip, notes Safe Ship Moving Services. If the staff has done a great job, 10 to 15 percent of your total fee is a good tip. If your move was difficult, you might want to tip each mover more. Don't forget to provide refreshments after the move.

Moving Day

Verify

Ensure the movers who show up are from the moving company you hired. Scams are not unheard of.

Take inventory

Before the movers go, sign the bill of inventory and lading list and keep a copy.

Safe Ship Moving Services specializes in corporate relocations, long-distance moves, and military transfers. Its portfolio showcases versatility and unwavering commitment to unique requirements. Safe Ship Moving Services meticulously oversees the process from start to finish, ensuring each move is handled with utmost professionalism and diligence. More on its services here