Moving is one of the most stressful times in life, but you can easily eliminate some stressors by following these simple steps. Use our checklist and call Expert Moving & Storage today to make your move seamless! 800.803.2032
Switch Over Utility Bills
You will want to make sure you call and switch over all utility bills before moving day. This means calling your current and soon to be providers to make sure your new address is assigned to your name, and that your old is taken off.
Notify Important Parties
Along with changing the address on your utilities related to the home, you will want to change your billing address on all of your other accounts. Don’t forget to tell your bank, healthcare providers, insurance, and your employers! If you have children in school, you will want to tell the school too. Make a checklist to ensure you’re not forgetting any important parties!
Clean Out
One of the most important pieces of a successful move is to only bring what you will need and want in your new residence. Whether your new place is smaller or you’ve been in your current spot for enough time to accumulate junk, a cleanout is almost always in order prior to the move. Go through your clothing, kids’ toys, furniture, and dishware and eliminate Don’t forget to hit those areas you forget about, like the basement, garage, and attic! You might even want to have a garage sale to earn a few extra bucks off of what you don’t keep.
Pack… The Right Way!
Packing all of your things is a HUGE task in itself. It is one of the hardest and most time-consuming steps of your move. This is why the key to packing properly is to begin early and make a timeline for yourself. The last thing you will want to do is put off packing until the last minute. This is where your move will become disorganized, and adds a higher potential of items getting lost or broken. By making a checklist and sticking to a timeline, you will be able to pack in an organized manner.
Hiring a Team of Movers
To make sure EVERYTHING gets from Point A to Point B safely, hire the professionals at Expert Moving & Storage! Our team has decades of experience with successfully moving homes, apartments, and commercial businesses. Your belongings are in safe hands with us! Give us a call today for your free quote: 800.803.2032
