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6-8 Weeks before Organization is the key for a smooth move and this is the time to start getting the details of your move. This is the time to decide what items you wish to transport to your new home. If you decide to dispose of items that you don’t need you should either donate them to a charity or consider having a garage sale. Contact the charity or pick a date at least two weeks before moving date for the garage sale. Start collecting suitable moving and packing supplies if you plan to do your own packing or partial packing. You can purchase all these materials from us or a moving supply company. All boxes that you purchase from us or a moving supply company are specially designed for the moving industry to prevent any damages to your belongings. Getting boxes from other sources may create some difficulties when packed in the van. These boxes may be unusually sizes and they may not be strong enough to prevent damages to items packed inside. Think about your new home layout and start thinking about where you'll place the furniture. Create a floor plan of your new home that will prevent the stress of making decisions when your furniture arrives at your new home. 4-5 Weeks before moving tip It is the time to take a look at what you own, and decide what must go and what can be left behind. All items such as old books, magazines, broken items, old toys can be left behind. Remember-adding more weight to your transportation costs more money. Organize your move by deciding and making lists of what items you will not transport, what items your movers will move and what items you will move yourself. Make a decision if the items not going that will be sold at a garage sale, picked by a charity or trash it. Make a decision on who will do most of the packing or all the packing. It is a good idea that you let the movers do most of the packing. The movers will know the best methods for keeping items safe; that's what they do for a living. Any one of a kind items must get special attention. Please ask the movers for further details about handling unusual and delicate moving situations. Start preparing those items not used often for your move. Get your kids involved with the moving process. Let your kids do some packing and let them suggest a layout for their new room. Make it fun and exciting for them to move. 3 Weeks before moving Notify your movers if there are any changes in the dates of your move. If you will need any additional accessorial service such as piano moving, packing and unpacking, storage you should inform the movers for pricing information. Also inform the movers if you add or subtract items from your planned shipment. Decide how much packing your will handle yourself. You should inform the movers of any items that you decided for them to pack. Whether you move your car with the movers, you should make your final reservation for a car pick up at this time. You will need to carry all valuable jewelry with you. If you have any valuables around the house, be sure to collect them before leaving. Return any borrowed items such as library books. Also collect all items that are being repaired stored or cleaned (clothing, furs, shoes etc.). 2 Weeks before moving Disassemble and disconnect your computer system before your move. Back up all your computer files on a disk. Consider taking all back up files disks with you in the car. Exposure to extreme temperatures can damage your software. Make final packing decisions. Clean and clear your home including closets, basement and attics and the items that you will take. Dispose of items that represent a hazard and are not allowed to be shipped. Tape and seal all cleaning fluids that are non-toxic, non-flammable in plastic bags. Schedule appliance disconnection and preparation with a service provider. If you need to store anything call your movers about storage options available. Inform gas, electric, cable, and telephone services of your move. Arrange to have them disconnected from your present home the day after your scheduled moving day. Sign up for services at your new address and connect them on your moving in day. 1 Week before moving Make sure to mark which items you'll take yourself, so the movers won't take them or have any questions. Make sure you haven't overlooked anything in the house. Mark your boxes to be moved with "Fragile", "Do Not Load", "Load Last" stickers. Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator, freezer and clean your stove, all at least 24 hours before moving to let them air out. Try using baking soda to get rid of any odors. Prepare items you will need while your goods are in transit. Pack your suitcases and confirm truck arrangements. Try to keep plans as flexible as possible in the event of unexpected delay or schedule change. Make sure your movers know the address and phone number your new home. You should also provide an address and phone number of where you can be reached until you will get to your new home. Arrange for payment to your movers. Contact your movers to inquire about methods of payment accepted. During Moving day... "Work" with the movers. Be on hand when the movers arrive. If you are not able to be present while the movers are there designate an authorized person who will be authorized to take your place. Let the movers know to whom you have given the authority. Be sure that your chosen representative knows exactly what to Review all paper work and details when the mover arrives. Accompany the driver as he or she inspects each piece of furniture with tags of identifying number. These numbers along with a detailed description of your goods at the time of loading will appear on the inventory. Stay home until the last item is packed. Make a final inspection before the mover leaves. It is your responsibility to see all of your goods are loaded. Leave your phone connected throughout moving day. After the mover leave pack your phone in one of your suitcases for easy access when you arrive to your new home. Clean your house as much as you can before the moving van arrives. The driver will contact you at least 1/2 hours prior to expected arrival time. This allows enough time to locate you and begin preparation for unloading. It is your responsibility to contact the movers if you cannot be reached. Review your floor plan so you can tell the movers where to place your furniture and appliances. Make yourself available for the movers for instructions on where to place your furniture while unloading. Stay there in case there are any questions. If you cannot be at your home while the van is being unloaded be sure to authorize a representative to accept delivery and pay the charges for you. Inform the movers of your representative and his or her name. Your representative will be asked to note any change in the condition of your goods noted on the inventory at the time of loading, and to note any missing items at the time of delivery. Get a baby sitter for your kids during the unloading process. Put your pets in a room where they will not be on the way of the loading process. Unpacking of containers service is available but must be made in advance. Limited unpacking and removal of boxes may be requested on move in day. Do not use your stereos, computers, televisions, other electronic devices and appliances for 24 hours after delivery to prevent possible damage. Allow them to adjust to room temperature. Payment is required upon delivery in cash. Personal checks are not accepted. Unless other arrangements were made in advance you are expected to pay upon delivery. If you have any queries, please contact us. We will be happy to help you. Call 9456 4565 (24 hrs) now. |
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