Week by week move planning guide
6-8 Weeks Before Moving
Good organisation is the key for a smooth move and this is the time to start getting the details of your move.
This is the time to decide what items you want to take with you in your new home. If you decide to dispose of items that you don't need you could donate them to a charity.
Start collecting suitable moving and packing supplies if you plan to do your own packing or partial packing. You can purchase all these materials from Top Removals. All boxes that you purchase from us are specially designed for the moving industry to prevent any damages to your belongings. Getting boxes from other sources may create some difficulties when packed in the van. These boxes may be unusual sizes and they may not be strong enough to prevent damages to items packed inside.
Find out more about your new community.
All travel arrangements (hotel, flights, car rental, etc.) for your family should be made at this time. Try to keep your plan flexible as possible to accommodate any schedule changes or delays.
Finalise all real estate and rental needs.
Contact your insurance agent to transfer medical, property, fire and auto insurance.
All medical and dental records should be placed in a safe and accessible place. Be sure to include prescription, vaccination records and eyeglass specifications.
Plan on taking all important documents, such as passports, wills, stock certificates, and other one of a kind items (jewellery, coin collection, photos etc.).
4-5 Weeks before moving
Contact the Post Office for the Change of Address form to tell of your move. Give your new address to:
- Friends and Family
- Post Office
- Utility Companies
- Telephone Company
- Cable Company
- Water Company
- Electricity Company
- Internet Provider
- Insurance Companies
- Banks and Financial Institutions
- Checking
- Savings
- Loans
- Creditors
- Health Providers
- Doctors
- Dentist
- Veterinarian
- Pharmacy
- Schools
- Subscriptions
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Travel/Auto Club
- Church
It is the time to take a look at what you own, and decide what must go and what can be left behind. All items such as old books, magazines, broken items, old toys can be left behind.
Organise your move by deciding and making lists of what items you will not transport, what items Top Removals will move and what items you will move yourself.
Make a decision on who will do most of the packing or all the packing. It is a good idea that you let us do most of the packing. We know the best methods for keeping items safe; that's what we do for a living.
Get your kids involved with the moving process. Let your kids do some packing and let them suggest a layout for their new room. Make it fun and exciting for them to move.
3 Weeks before moving
Notify Top Removals if there are any changes in the dates of your move. If you will need any additional accessorial service such as piano moving, packing and unpacking, storage you should inform them for pricing information.
Decide what you will be packing yourself. You should inform us of any items that you decided for us to pack.
Make sure that you will arrange transportation for your pets. Take your pets to your veterinarian to ensure proper up to date health check.
You will need to carry all valuable jewellery with you. If you have any valuables around the house, be sure to collect them before leaving.
Return any borrowed items such as library books. Also collect all items that are being repaired stored or cleaned (clothing, furs, shoes etc.).
2 Weeks before moving
Transfer all prescriptions to a drugstore in your new city. Call your bank to find out how to transfer your accounts if necessary. Clear all your safety deposits boxes.
Disassemble and disconnect your computer system before your move. Back up all your computer files on a disk. Consider taking all back up files disks with you in the car. Exposure to extreme temperatures can damage your software.
Clean and clear your home including closets, basement and attics and the items that you will take.
Dispose of items that represent a hazard and are not allowed to be transported.
Tape and seal all cleaning fluids that are non-toxic, non-flammable in plastic bags.
Drain your lawn mower, and power tools of all the oil and gasoline to ensure safe transportation.
Schedule appliance disconnection and preparation with a service provider.
If you need to store anything call Top Removals about storage options available.
Inform gas, electric, cable, and telephone services of your move. Arrange to have them disconnected from your present home the day after your scheduled moving day. Sign up for services at your new address and connect them on your moving in day.
Have your automobile serviced if your travel is by car.
1 Week before moving
Make sure to mark which items you'll take yourself, so the movers won't take them or have any questions.
Make sure you haven't overlooked anything in the house.
Mark your boxes to be transported with "Fragile", "Do Not Load", "Load Last" stickers.
Empty, defrost and clean your fridge, freezer and clean your stove or consider hiring a professional cleaning company to clean after the move.
Prepare items you will need while your goods are in transit. Pack your suitcases and confirm travel arrangements for you and your family. Try to keep plans as flexible as possible in the event of unexpected delay or schedule change.
Make sure your agent knows the address and phone number your new home. You should also provide an address and phone number of where you can be reached until you will get to your new home.
Arrange for payment to your removal company and inquire about methods of payment accepted.
1 Day before moving day
Pack a box of things you'll need as soon as you arrive at your new home. (This might include non-aerosol cleaning supplies, disposable plates and cups, light tools, snacks, bathroom items and trash bags.)
Take this box with you or have the driver load it last and unload first. This is usually the day packing is done.
Moving out day
Be on hand when the driver arrives and throughout the loading process. (If you won't be there, make sure someone will be there to direct the movers. Make sure the driver has in writing the name and phone number of that person.)
Make a final tour of your home. See that nothing is overlooked.
Lock all windows and doors, and turn off all switches.
Moving in day
Arrive at your home prior to the moving company, if possible, to make sure utilities are connected and to plan placement of major items in your home.
Be on hand to pay the driver with cash, cheque or credit / debit card.
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