Moving Tips

1. For interstate moves, make arrangements with your moving company at least 1 - 2 months ahead of moving day.
2. Summer is peak season for moving so arrange with your movers at least one month in advance of your move.
3. The ends of months are always a busy time so you should book your moving company at least one month ahead.
4. Clean out your basement, attic and closets before you move and donate items you don't want to take with you.
5. Inventory all household items so you know what you are moving.
6. Make a list of all the people you need to contact about your move.
7. Contact all utility companies to disconnect old services and connect new services.
8. Get change of address forms from the US Post Office.
9. Contact your insurance agent to transfer or cancel coverage.
10. Prepare power equipment for moving (drain gas, oil, etc).
11. Schedule any cleaning to be done such as carpets.
12. Schedule for appliance disconnects before or on moving day.
13. Make plans for small children on the day you move.
14. Disconnect your phone service the day after you move.
15. Do a final walk through to make sure nothing was left behind.