Moving Check List

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Moving home can be one of the most stressful things in life! With this in mind, the following tips have been compiled to help you plan your move and reduce some of the stress involved”

Handy tips:

q  Tape remote controls and cables for electrical appliances to the back of the relevant appliance

q  Wrap White China Etc in Butcher’s paper before protecting with newspaper it keeps them white.

q  Make sure that the following are always on hand- extra boxes, tape, marking pens, newspaper,   small toolkit and garbage bags.

q  When dismantling beds make sure that all screws, nuts, bolts etc are taped to the relevant piece of furniture. Makes reassembly for that first nights rest a breeze!

q  Save room by packing breakables amongst towels, blankets and clothing (make sure to mark these boxes as FRAGILE!)

q  Use your luggage instead of boxes for packing clothing.

q  Important documents, money, ? jewellery ? and other valuables are best carried with you on the day.

4 Weeks to go:

q  Start a central file for your move documents.

q  If using a moving company obtain at least 3 quotes.

q  Choose a moving company and make a booking.

q  If you are moving yourself book a truck and trolley, you will also need blankets to protect your furniture during transit.

q  If you are moving yourself start collecting newspapers and boxes for packing- You will need more than you think.

q  Start packing items that will not be used before the move.

q  If you are moving a piano ensure that the moving company you have booked can accommodate this- You may need a professional piano removal company. The piano will need to be re-tuned after the move.

q  If traveling by air ensure that flights and accommodation ( if necessary ) are booked.

q  Complete a change of address form from the USPS.

q  Obtain medical records, dental records and prescription histories. Fill any prescriptions that will be required a week before and a week after the move. Don’t forget Vet records.

q  When moving with children make arrangements to transfer school records.

q  If you have items you do not want to take with you start organizing a garage sale or start transporting things to your local dump.

2 Weeks to go:

q  Keep packing

q  Start using any frozen food and perishable goods

q  Establish cut off dates for phone, electricity, gas and water.

q  Organize child care for the day of the move.

q  Moving can be very traumatic for pets- make travel arrangements or arrange to have someone look after them the day before the move to the day after.

q  If possible, take pictures or video of your belongings, record serial numbers

The week of the move.

q  All except essential items should now be packed

q  Drain fuel from lawn mower, empty gas cylinders / bottles

q  Collect any outstanding lay-bys, dry cleaning and return any library books or videos / DVDs.

q  Use or dispose of any food items you will not be taking with you.

The Day before the move.

q  If you are having your belongings professionally packed this service will start today.

q  Defrost your freezer, empty and clean out your refrigerator.

q  Do laundry.

q  Pack a “Survival Kit”  for moving day – include first aid items, wet weather gear, tape , keys, snacks, change for road tolls if is required, mobile phones, and emergency phone numbers.

q  Pack a box of essentials that you will need when you arrive at your new home Example : The tea kettle, mugs, cutlery, paper plates and plastic cups, tea, coffee, sugar, milk, breakfast items, garbage bags.

q  Make sure that sheets and pillowcases are on hand to make up beds for that first nights hard earned rest!.

Moving Day.

q  Ensure all keys are in a central location, make sure that electricity, gas, cable, water meters, telephones has been disconnected (or arrangement is made for this) Make sure the all the switches and burners are off and close .

q  Don’t forget to take your clothing front the dryer.

q  If you are leaving a rental property make arrangements to drop the keys to the agent / landlord.

q  Double and triple check that garages, cupboards, under sinks, bathroom, cabinet’s are empty.

q  Turn off the power and water heater at the mains.

q  If you moving with someone else with a medical condition ensure that medication or anything they may require is close to hand.

q  Put out the garbage and recycling bins.

q  Check the mailbox one more last time.

q  Say “Goodbye” to your old home!.

Welcome Home.  

q  Locate Hospitals, Doctors, Police Station, Veterinarians, in your area.

q  If you haven’t already done so notify banks, health founds, rewards companies, creditor’s of your new address.

q  Arrange to have your Driver license and registrations details changed.

q  IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE – Consider a house warming party.