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Print PageMoving Day Checklist
A moving day checklist is a great idea and will help prevent you from forgetting valuable tasks when the busy and stressful day arrives. It's also a good idea to make a list of your own to-do's!
PRE-MOVE |
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| Get estimates from moving companies and arrange method of payment. | |
| Sell, give away, discard unnecessary belongings. | |
| Notify Post Office and send out change of address cards to companies to inform of move. | |
| Get school records for transfer to new school. | |
| Check and clear tax assessments on your current property. | |
| Collect and send out all items to be cleaned and repaired. | |
| Return all items borrowed, collect all items loaned. | |
| Arrange for connection and shutting off all utilities. | |
| Dispose of flammable items. | |
| Defrost and clean fridge one day before move, clean stove. | |
| Have meters read. | |
| Use up perishable food. | |
| Arrange to transport plants, pets, fish and perishables. | |
| Clean rugs and drapes. | |
| Arrange for work that has to be done at home. | |
| Get moving company appraisals of items for future claims. | |
| Cancel cleaning help, pool maintenance, window cleaners, snow removal, etc. | |
| Assure you have adequate insurance for goods in transit. | |
PACKING & STORAGE |
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| Get packing paper, pad for inventory, marking pens. | |
| Boxes or containers for packing, heavy twine, or masking tape. | |
| Empty gasoline from lawnmowers, outboard motors, etc. | |
| Remove batteries from toys and appliances. | |
| Mark cartons clearly as to contents and room to be put in. | |
| Set aside things you will carry in car in carton marked "Do Not Load". | |
| Mark clearly cartons you want loaded last, unloaded first. | |
| Take a telephone book with you. | |
| Tie or tape mops, brooms, curtain rods in bundles. | |
| Point out and mark especially fragile or delicate items. | |
| Carry currency, jewelry and valuable papers yourself. | |
| Do not overload drawers when packing items in dresser. | |
| Liquid in Bottles should have tops secured. | |
| Phonograph records should be packed in an upright position on their edges, not flat. | |
| Large mirrors, glass table tops and valuable pictures can be crated. | |
| Books should be packed on edge in small boxes. | |
| Carton weight should not exceed 60 pounds. | |
| All boxes should be tied securely. | |
| Pack lampshades in boxes by themselves. | |
| Do not use newspaper to pack anything, the ink rubs off. | |
| Do not leave shelves loose in refrigerator or stove. | |
| Small appliances should be wrapped and packed in the bottom of boxes. | |
| Do not pack cleaning products in same box as food. | |
| Table lamps should be packed. | |
| Place heavy china items at bottom; all flat pieces should be placed on edge. | |
| Small items should be packed in a small box inside a larger one. | |
| Move clothes in wardrobe supplied by mover. | |
| Drapes can be moved in wardrobes as well. | |
| Do not roll mattresses or rugs; leave for mover(special cartons) | |
| Do not wrap articles in furniture. | |
| Large power tools should be dismantled for moving. | |
| Take down and items fastened to wall. | |
ARRIVING |
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| Have children and pets elsewhere, if possible. | |
| Check off numbered boxes. | |
| Check each carton for damage or loss. | |
| List claims for lost or damaged articles. | |
| Pay movers. | |
| Check supply of heating fuel. | |
| Get appliances hooked up. | |
| Get utilities turned on, or meters read. | |
| Get kitchen and bedrooms set up first. | |
