Moving is probably one of the biggest projects you will ever take on. It’s unbelievable how much you’ve accumulated. That’s why it is important to have a plan of action when you have decided to move. In order to make life much easier, the associates at Summit Van Lines have put together a list of helpful hints for organizing your move. In general, our list provides a guide to certain aspects that may be overlooked. We hope you find the following tips useful.
EIGHT WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE
Obtain a floor plan of your new residence and decide what household goods you want to keep.
Begin an inventory of all household goods.
Contact your insurance agent, and ask them about your homeowners, or rental policy to determine whether your possessions are covered when moving.
Establish a file for all moving papers and receipts.
Arrange to transfer children’s school records.
Call summitvanlines.com to schedule the moving date.
SIX WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE
Fill out post-office change of address cards.
Send your new address to anyone that might need it — insurance agents, credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, friends, relatives, etc.
Clean out closets and dispose of all items that you will not be taking with you.
Hold a moving/garage sale or donate items to charities.
FOUR WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE
For self packing, obtain necessary moving supplies, boxes, twine, labels, etc.
Start packing in advance.
If your summitvanlines.com is doing the packing, arrange for it to be done one or two days before loading begins.
Send furniture, drapes and carpets for repair or cleaning as needed.
Gather valuable personal papers that you may need at your final destination location, including medical and dental records, school records, birth certificates, etc.
Make travel plans and arrange any motel or other reservations if needed.
THREE WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE
Arrange to have utilities (gas, electric, phone, cable, water, internet, etc.) disconnected in your present home, and connected at your new home.
Ready car registration and insurance records for transfer.
Notify State Motor Vehicle Bureau of your new address.
Arrange for child care on moving day.
If necessary, reserve apartment elevator for pickup and/or delivery dates.
TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE
Arrange to move pets.
Dispose of all items too dangerous to move, including flammable liquids.
If necessary, have your automobile serviced and ready for the trip.
ONE WEEK BEFORE YOU MOVE
Transfer all bank accounts.
Cancel newspaper/magazine delivery.
Have enough medication to last at least two weeks. Have prescriptions forwarded to a pharmacy at your final destination.
Make arrangements to pay for your move.
Withdraw items and close safety deposit boxes.
TWO DAYS BEFORE YOU MOVE
Have SummitVanLines.com pack your goods (unless doing it yourself).
Defrost and dry refrigerators and freezers to be moved.
Set aside valuable items to carry with you including jewelry, vital documents, money and valuable small items.
MOVING DAY
Be on hand to answer questions and give directions to summitvanlines.com and stay until they are finished.
Accompany driver for inventory of your household goods.
Complete information on bill of lading and carefully read the document before you sign it.
Make sure you have your copies of the bill of lading and inventory.
Keep the bill of lading until your possessions are delivered, the charges are paid, and any claims are settled.
Before the van leaves, take one final look through the house to make certain nothing has been left behind.
Give the driver directions to your new home.
Notify the driver and the van line where you can be reached during the move.
DELIVERY DAY
Be on hand to answer any questions and give directions.
You must pay the driver before your goods can be unloaded. This is a Federal requirement for interstate moves.
Supervise unloading and unpacking.
Check carefully for any damaged or missing items.
License Numbers
MV#303
MR#309
MC#399587
DOT#924735
