Before Moving

Before you move

• Obtain estimates from moving companies.
• Give away, sell, discard any unnecessary belongings.
• Advise post office and complete change of address cards to inform companies and employers of move.
• Obtain school records for new school transfer.
• Check and clear any outstanding realty taxes on your present property.
• Call your insurance agent and transfer or arrange coverage for your new home.
• Send out all items for cleaning or in need of repair.
• Return those items that were borrowed and collect any items loaned out.
• Dispose of flammable items.
• Arrange for the shutting off of all utilities and the connection of utilities for your new house. Have meters read.
• Try to arrange your telephone cancellation or transfer for the last possible moment on moving day.
• Clean all drapes, rugs & floors.
• Defrost and clean fridge one day before the move; clean stove.
• Organize work that has to be completed at your new home.
• Obtain appraisals for any items of value in case you need to make an insurance claim from the moving company. Pictures are a great benefit here!
• Make arrangements to discontinue cleaning services, pool maintenance, window cleaners, snow removers, landscapers etc.
• Ensure that adequate insurance for all your household goods is still in place while your goods are in transit or storage.
• Notify financial organizations, insurance companies, medical practitioners, credit card companies, etc. of your move.