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Moving Checklist
 
30 -45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MOVE
 
  Order Packing supplies.
  Make necessary travel arrangements i.e. car rentals, hotel and airline resercvations.
  Notify Post office - Both current and new.
  Notify doctors, dentists, and other service providers.
  Sort and discard unwanted items. Plan a yard sale or contact charitable organiztions for pick up.
  Confirm elevator, loading dockm and parking reservations at both ends.
  Start packing, clearly labeling boxes, contents, and room destination.
 
 14 -21 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MOVE
 
Make arrangements for disassembly of difficult furniture ( e.g. pool tables, swing sets )
Remove permanently affixed items (e.g. ceiling fans, drapes, light fixutres )
 Notify motor vehicle registry.
 Notify government agenices ( e.g. Health Cards )
 Notify oil and/or gas company.
 Notify telephone company.
 Notify electric company.
 Notify alarm company.
 Notify cable company.
 Notify water company.
 Notify other service providers ( e.g. lawn care )
 
 7 DAYS PRIOR TO THE MOVE
 
Confirm date and tiem with moving company.
Provide moving company with new telephone number.
Remove fragile and loose items from drawers.
Notify gas company to schedule dissconnection of gas dryer and stove.
Complete high value inventory form and choose appropirate insurance options.
 
 ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE MOVE
 
Consolidate fragile boxes in one area.
Separate items not intended for transport by movers.
 Confirm telephones are working in both locations.
 Refrigerators and freezers must be defrosted, drained, washed and thoroughly dried.
 Drain water bed.
 Drain gas from lawn mowers and snow blowers.
Clear walkways and driveway for improved access during inclement weather.
Isolate checkbook, keys, passports, plane tickets, cash and credit cards.
 

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