Planning Your Move

Four to Eight weeks before:
• Call for estimates and select a mover. Details that need to be checked are: cost, packing, loading and unloading procedures including storage if applicable.
• Purchase packing materials such as boxes, tape, twine and labels.
• Send drapes, carpets or furniture for cleaning, if needed.
• Check your homeowner's insurance policy for coverage of your possessions during your move. If you are not covered ask about our additional insurance.

• Get Change of Address forms from the post office and send them out — it takes a month for some businesses to change their records. Or, do it online at https://moversguide.usps.com/

One to three weeks before
• Cancel newspaper delivery.
• Get your medical records if you are moving out of the area.
• Notify creditors of your move and arrange for your bank records to be transferred, if necessary.

One to Two days before
• Have moving company pack your belongings if you are not doing so yourself.
• Defrost and dry refrigerators and freezers that are being moved.
• Arrange for cash and travelers checks for the trip and for paying the mover.
• Set aside small valuable items, such as jewelry, important documents, and money to carry with you.

Moving Day
• Be available to answer questions and give directions to the movers.
• Let the mover take apart beds, roll carpets, and put mattresses in bags or boxes.
• Read the contract carefully before you sign it, and keep it with you until your belongings are delivered and the movers paid.

Delivery Day
• Be available to answer questions and give directions to the movers.
• Be prepared to pay the driver before the truck is unloaded.
• Before you sign, note any damaged boxes or obvious damage to unboxed items