How to Prepare for Residential Moves
Residential Moves - Moving Checklist
A month before the move
It is never too soon to begin organizing your
move. While the details may seem overwhelming at first, a well
organized and planned schedule can turn your move into a pleasant
adventure.
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Contact Sureway Relocation, Inc. to
arrange for a free moving estimate and consultation at (877) 974-1884.
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Ask for references and check with the
Better Business Bureau so you know you can trust us with your
residential move in the USA.
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Don't be fooled by rates. Ask about
additional charges and methods used to compute time on local
moves. Make sure both estimates are for similar weights. Check
the rate per 100 lbs.
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If furniture is going to be stored, make
sure the insurance will cover the entire contents.
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Start a moving expenses book. Some of your
expenses may be tax deductible, so be sure to save the receipts.
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If you're moving to another province,
contact the provincial health insurance departments of both the
province you're moving to and the one you're leaving. If you're
staying in the same province, make sure the department has your
new address.
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Gather together all important documents
for every member of the family. Don't forget your pet's
documents.
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Register your change of address with the
post office.
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Begin mailing change of address cards and
keep a record of cards sent. Don't forget to notify all credit
card companies and other creditors. such as insurance companies
and financial institutions.
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Contact your bank. Arrange for the
transfer of all accounts and personal loans. Remember to order
checks with your new address.
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Provide clear instructions on everything
that must be moved. Don't include jewelry or other small
valuables that could be easily lost or damaged.
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Cancel newspaper subscriptions or change
delivery address.
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2 weeks prior to moving
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Have a garage sale. It's a fun and
profitable way to get rid of items you no longer need.
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If you are doing your own packing, begin
packing for your residential move.
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Number all boxes and keep an inventory.
Label all boxes as to content.
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Return all borrowed items, and retrieve
items you have loaned to others.
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Make a floor plan of the new house and
plan where everything will go. Don't guess, take measurements.
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Book the freight elevator if you are
moving in or out of an apartment.
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Arrange for the changeover of all
utilities.
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Call Sureway Relocation to confirm your
residential move at (877) 974-1884.
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Confirm the booking of the freight
elevator with your superintendent.
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Prepare a list of all items you want to
take with you personally. Include all jewelry and valuable items
which the movers are not responsible for.
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Dismantle and/or unfasten anything that
requires it. Defrost and air dry the deep freezer.
2 days before your residential move
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Double check that all your valuables are
accounted for.
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Disconnect, defrost and air dry the
refrigerator.
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Do your last load of laundry.
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Disconnect the washer & dryer. DON'T
forget to drain the washer!
1 day before your residential move
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This is your last day to pack.
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Pack all items you plan to take with you
in the car. Label them "Do Not Load: For Car". Try to take these
items out of the house before the movers arrive.
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Lead packers around the house and make
sure they understand all your instructions.
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Make sure you have all keys for the house
for the new owners. (Don't forget garage and shed keys!)
Moving Out
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Lay down heavy plastic or old runners to
minimize dirt in the house. Do not use them on stairways -
they're dangerous.
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Lead the movers around the house again and
make sure they understand all your instructions.
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Check the movers' inventory against your
inventory. Count the number of boxes.
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Clearly label and leave all spare keys,
and the code for the security system if you have one, inside the
house unless otherwise arranged.
Moving in to your new place
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Get to the house before the movers.
Arrange to take milk, bread, coffee, tea and snacks with you. It
will be a long day.
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Verify that all utilities have been turned
on.
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Find your floor plan and give copies to
the movers. When your goods arrive check each item carefully as
it is put in place and mark it off your inventory.
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First priorities will be the children's
rooms, TV or radio, and a basic kitchen.
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Since you have not yet unpacked, go out
and have a nice dinner. You deserve it!
1 day after the move
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Have movers unpack if they packed.
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Inspect for possible damage. If any,
contact the mover immediately.
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Call Sureway Toll Free TODAY at (877) 974-1884 for a
FREE quote for your residential move nationwide
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