Two months before moving date
Make an inventory of your possessions and photograph valuables.
Remove unnecessary items from your attic, basement, closets and other
storage areas.
Decide which items you want to keep and which you would like to donate
or sell.
Get estimates from three or four moving companies.
Call your insurance agent to find out if your move is covered.
Try to use up things that you will not be taking with you like cleaning
supplies and frozen foods.
Create a file for all moving papers and receipts.
Find out if any part of your move is tax-deductible.
If you have children, arrange to have their school records transferred.
Important
Items To Collect For Your Move:
Boxes, Liquor and computer stores are a good source for these.
Plastic bags
Newspapers
Packing tape
Markers
Bubble wrap
Tissue paper
Six Weeks Before Moving date
Get information on health-care professionals and hospitals in your new
location.
Complete
a change of address card at the post office for the following:
- Banks,
charge cards
- Employers,
trade unions, professional associations
- Doctors
and dentists
- Friends
and relatives
- Revenue
Canada, Provincial government
- Insurance broker, lawyer, accountant and stockbroker
- Religious
organizations
- Magazines
- Schools
Hold a garage sale or donate items to charities.
Choose a mover - Do not forget to ask them about insurance coverage.
Begin packing. See important Packing Tips
Contact gas, electric, water, telephone, cable TV, trash collection and
other services for disconnect and connect at your new addresses. Also,
Make sure to ask for final billings at your old address as of the closing
date.
Notify your gardener, snow removal, weed sprayer and any others who work
regularly on your home.
Gather car licensing and registration documents, medical, dental and school
records, birth certificates, wills, deeds, stock and other financial documentation.
Request refunds on unused renter's or homeowner’s insurance and any
prepaid services.
Notify landlord and request security deposit refund.
Contact insurance companies (auto, homeowner’s, medical and life)
to arrange for coverage in your new home.
Send furniture, drapes and carpets for repair and cleaning if necessary.
Arrange to close current bank accounts and open them in new locations
(if applicable).
Three Weeks Before
Notify the Provincial authorities to transfer your driver's licenses and
car licenses to your new address.
Make your travel plans (if applicable).
Arrange for childcare on moving day.
Two Weeks Before
Review and reconfirm arrangements with the moving company.
Arrange special transport for pets, plants, jewelry and other delicate
items.
Service your car if you are planning a long trip.
Cancel newspaper delivery.
Get a copy of pet records from veterinarian.
One Week Before
Pick up dry cleaning, return library books and rented videos, etc. Settle
all outstanding bills with local retailers particularly if moving out
of the city.
If you are on prescription medication, be sure to have a two weeks supply
on hand.
Drain gas and oil from power equipment.
Prepare detailed directions to both old and new homes for your moving
company. Include an itinerary with emergency numbers.
A Few Days Before
Finish packing.
Defrost refrigerators and freezers.
Disconnect all major appliances.
Contact your moving company for any updates.
Pack first night items. These include: Sheets, towels, toiletries, phone,
alarm clock, change of clothes and flashlight.
Pack your Mover's Survival Kit: Scissors, utility knife, masking and/or
duct tape, coffee, coffee maker and paper cups, water and soft drinks,
snacks, paper plates and plastic utensils, paper towels, toilet paper,
soap, pen and notepad, local phone books, garbage bags, shelf liner, and
aspirin.
Moving Day
Be home to answer any questions your mover may have.
Record all utility meter readings.
Stay until your movers are finished.
Complete information on the bill of lading and carefully read the document
and the inventory sheet before signing it.
Keep your copies of the bill of lading and inventory until your possessions
are delivered, the charges are paid, and any claims are settled.
Take one final look around to see if you forgot anything.
Give movers the directions to your new home and an emergency number (like
a cell phone number) where they can reach you.
At Your New Home
Try to have someone at your new home to welcome the movers and be on hand
to answer any questions.
Unpack first night items and Mover's Survival Kit.
Account for your items with your inventory sheet.
Check for damaged or missing items.
Pay for movers.
Place moving and other important documents in a safe place.
Go to the post office and collect held mail.
Take a deep sigh of relief, You are home at last!!
Packing Tips For Your Move
- Label
your boxes as you pack them including where they should go in your new
home.
- Pack
heavy items in small boxes.
- Wrap
breakables in newspaper, bubble wrap, clothes or towels.
- Leave
lamps, china, and artwork and other breakables for professional movers
to pack.
- Don't
overstuff boxes, leave some extra room at the top.
- Never
pack jewelry, important papers or medicine.
- Tape
cords underneath all electrical appliances.
- Don’t tape furniture doors and drawers - tape damages them.
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