Tips From Professional Movers: How To Prepare For Your Move

You can keep your sanity with these helpful tips from professional movers:

Supplies: You will need boxes, tape, packing material, and a marker or two. You will need quite a few boxes, probably more than you think you’ll need. You will also need strong packing tape to secure your boxes. Packing material is for cushioning your items and you can use newspaper, bubble wrap, or packing paper. The markers come in handy for labeling the boxes. Having plenty of these items will make your packing process more efficient and less of a headache.

Color coordinate: Assign a color to each room. For instance, you can designate yellow for your bathroom, blue for the living room, etc. Put colored stickers on the appropriate boxes while packing. Once you get into your new home, place the matching sticker on the door for each room. This will help you (or the movers) know where each box goes.

Keep things together: While packing, keep items that go together, together. For instance, keep light bulbs with the lamps, bookends with books, and picture hooks with pictures. You can attach small, loose parts to items with a piece of tape or in envelopes. For big items, such televisions, attach the corresponding cord to the back or underside of the item in a resealable bag. Another option is to place all cords, cables, pieces, and parts in one box labeled, “Parts” or something similar.

Pre-Pack: Pack as much as you can prior to moving day. This can save you quite a bit of time when the real packing starts. If you are moving during the winter, pack up all of your summer clothes. You can also pack extra blankets, sheets, and towels. You will likely find items in almost every room of your home that you can live without for a week or two.

Keep Security in mind: Always keep Home Security in mind. Moving in a new location can be difficult and dangerous if you don’t know the the place. While moving make sure you don’t show your valuables around. Doing so can make your new home a target for criminals and ill minded people.  Unfortunately Home Security can be costly but after doing a little research we have found quite a lot of interesting articles on how you can protect your property with some bright cost effective ideas written by Home Security Experts at Security Sign Solutions.

Moving may not be the most fun thing ever, but you can make it bearable with these helpful tips. For more information about moving, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Moving & Packing Tips

Moving & Packing Tips

Good packing is essential for a good move. If you choose to do some or all of your own packing in preparation for your relocation, it’s especially important that you be familiar with the techniques and boxes that will best protect your possessions.


Ready, Set, Pack! Good Packing Means…

  • Limiting cartons, when possible, to a maximum weight of 50 pounds to make handling easier.
  • Wrapping items carefully.
  • Providing plenty of cushioning to absorb shock.
  • Using sturdy cartons that close.
  • Making sure cartons are firmly packed and do not rattle, bulge outward or bend inward.
  • Not mixing items from different rooms in the same carton, when possible.

Checklist of the Basics

  • Start with out-of-season items. Next, pack things used infrequently. Leave until last the things you’ll need until moving day.
  • Empty drawers of breakables, spillables, items not recommended for inclusion in your shipment and anything that would puncture or damage other items. However, blankets, sweaters, lingerie, bath towels and similar soft, lightweight goods may be left in drawers.
  • Pack similar items together. Do not pack a delicate china figurine in the same carton with cast-iron frying pans, for example.
  • Keep all parts or pairs of things together. For example, curtain rod hangers, mirror bolts and other small hardware items should be placed in plastic or cloth bags (which can be purchased from the moving company) and taped or tied securely to the article to which they belong.
  • Wind electrical cords, fastening them so they do not dangle.
  • Wrap items individually in clean paper; use tissue paper, paper towels or even facial tissue for fine china, crystal and delicate items. Colored wrapping draws attention to very small things. Use a double layer of newspaper for a good outer wrapping.
  • Place a two- or three-inch layer of crushed paper in the bottom of a carton for cushioning.
  • Build up in layers, with heaviest things on the bottom, medium weight next and lightest on top.
  • As each layer is completed, fill in empty spaces firmly with crushed paper and add more crushed paper to make a level base for the next layer, or use sheets or cardboard cut from cartons as dividers.
  • Cushion well with crushed paper; towels and lightweight blankets also may be used for padding and cushioning. The more fragile the item, the more cushioning needed. Be sure no sharp points, edges or rims are lift uncovered.
  • Pack small, fragile, individually wrapped items separately or a few together in small boxes, cushioning with crushed or shredded paper.
  • Place small boxes in a single large box, filling in spaces with crushed paper.
  • Avoid overloading cartons, but strive for a firm pack that will prevent items from shifting; the cover should close easily without force, but should not bend inward.
  • Seal cartons tightly with tape except for those containing items listed on United’s High-Value Inventory form. These must be left open for the van operator’s inspection.
  • As you finish with each carton, list the contents on the side of the carton (for easy viewing while cartons are stacked) and in a special notebook. You might want to number and/or code the cartons as well.
  • Indicate your name and the room to which each carton should be delivered at destination. Tape a sign on the door of each room at destination corresponding to the carton labels so movers can get the cartons into the proper rooms quickly.
  • Put a special mark on cartons you want to unpack first at destination.

How to Pack

China, Glassware & Silverware

  • Moving company packers use a dish pack — an exceptionally sturdy corrugated carton of double- wall construction – for china, glassware and other fragile items less than 18 inches in size. Unless cartons of similar strength and construction are valuable, you might want to purchase several dish packs from the moving company.
  • Wrap all pieces of china and glassware individually in clean paper. Using several sheets of paper, start from the corner, wrapping diagonally and continuously tucking in overlapping edges. A double layer of newspaper serves well as an outer wrapping. A generous amount of paper padding and cushioning is required for all china and glassware. Label cartons, “FRAGILE – THIS SIDE UP.”

Flat China & Glassware

  • Larger china and glass plates, platters and other flat pieces are excellent as the lowest layer in a dish pack.
  • Place cushioning material in the bottom of a carton. Wrap each piece individually then wrap up to three in a bundle with a double layer of newspaper. Place these bundled items in the carton in a row on edge.
  • Surround each bundle with crushed paper, being careful to leave no unfilled spaces. Add two or three inches of crushed paper on top of the bundle to protect rims and make a level base for the next tier. Horizontal cardboard dividers can be helpful in keeping layers level.
  • Smaller plates, saucers and shallow bowls can make up a second layer. Wrap and pack in the same way as larger items.

Bowls & Odd-Shaped Items

  • Depending on their weight, these might be used either as the bottom or middle layers. Wrap the same way as flat plates.
  • Stand shallow bowls (soup plates, etc.) on edge in the carton and deep ones (such as mixing bowls) nested two or three together, upside down on their rims.
  • Wrap sugar bowl lids in tissue, turning them upside down on top of the bowl. Then, wrap both together in clean paper, followed by an outer double layer of newspaper. Wrap cream pitchers in clean paper and then a double outer wrapping. Place sugar bowls, cream pitchers, sauce containers and similar pieces upright in the carton. Complete the layer as for plates.

Cups

  • Even when using a dish pack and mini-cells for china, wrap cups individually, protecting handles with an extra layer of paper. Then, pack cups upside down.
  • If not using a dish pack or cells, wrap cups as previously described in a double layer of paper and place them upside down on rims in a row on an upper layer with all handles facing the same direction. Complete the layer as for plates.

Silver

  • Because air causes silver to tarnish, all silver pieces should be enclosed completely in clean tissue paper or plastic wrap. Holloware – including bowls, tea sets and serving dishes – should be wrapped carefully as fragile items and packed like china.
  • Loose flatware may be wrapped either individually or in sets, and in clear plastic or tissue.
  • If silverware is in a chest, you still might want to wrap the pieces individually and reposition them in the chest. Or, fill in all empty spaces in the chest with tissue paper or paper towels. Wrap the chest with a large bath towel.

Figurines & Other Delicate Items

  • Wrap first in tissue paper, paper towels or facial tissue. Then, wrap carefully in newsprint that has been crushed and flattened out. Be sure the items are well-protected with plenty of cushioning.
  • Small mirrors, plaques and pictures should be wrapped individually in tissue paper. A bath towel or small blanket makes an excellent outer wrapping and padding for glass. Place items on edge in a carton.

Fragile Items

  • Many moving companies use a material called bubble pack (plastic with bubbles) for exceptionally fragile items. If an item is extremely valuable as well as delicate, it might be wise to have it packed for you. Special materials might be needed for maximum protection.

Artificial Flowers

  • An arrangement of artificial flowers should be packed in its own carton. Wrap carefully in plastic wrap, tissue paper or paper towels. If possible, fasten the base of the floral piece to the bottom of the carton. Label the carton “FRAGILE – THIS SIDE UP.”
  • For instructions on moving live plants, ask your agent for a “Moving With House Plants” brochure.

Lamp Bases

  • After removing the light bulb and lamp harp, wrap the base, harp and bulb separately in newsprint. (Use paper pads for large lamps.) Place them together in a carton, filling spaces with crushed paper. More than one well-cushioned lamp may be packed in a carton.

Lamp Shades

  • Never wrap lamp shades in newspaper. Carefully wrap each shade in three or four sheets of tissue paper, a pillowcase or a large lightweight towel.
  • To allow for movement, use a sturdy carton at least two inches larger all around than the largest shade. Line it with clean paper, using crushed paper under the lamp shade to create a protective layer, but not around the shade. A small shade can be nested inside a large one, if you are sure they will not touch. Only one silk shade should be placed in a carton to avoid stretching the silk.
  • Do not pack other items with shades. Label cartons “LAMP SHADES – FRAGILE.”
  • It is best to have the moving company crate large Tiffany-type or other glass lamp shades or chandeliers.

Glass Table Tops, Marble Slabs, Large Mirrors,
Paintings, Statues & Large Vases

  • All are easily damaged. Glass might shatter, and marble slabs can crack at veins. Paper never should be permitted to touch the surface of an oil painting.
  • It’s best to consult with your moving company about custom-made cartons and crates for items of this kind.

Books

  • Pack them either flat or with the spine touching the bottom of the carton. Do not pack with spine facing up, as glue can break away from the binder. Pack books of the same general size together.
  • Expensively bound volumes or those of special sentimental value should be individually wrapped before packing.
  • Because books are heavy, be sure to use small cartons.

Photographs

  • Family photographs, videos, slides and negatives should be packed in separate cartons rather than being combined with other household items.
  • Protect framed photos with padding and cushioning, standing them on edge in a carton. Label cartons clearly for easy identification.
  • If possible, carry irreplaceable items with you to destination.

Compact Discs, Tapes & Records

  • Remove these items from the stereo or storage cabinet. Keep in mind records are heavy and should be packed in small cartons.
  • If records are not in jackets, wrap individually in tissue paper or plastic wrap to protect them from being scratched.
  • Stand compact discs and records on edge, never flat, on a layer of crushed paper. Support at both ends with a large, hardcover book or several pieces of cardboard cut to fit. Top with another layer of crushed paper. Identify contents on the outside of the box and mark “FRAGILE.”
  • Cassette tapes should be placed in the protective plastic box in which they came, if possible, and then wrapped individually in crumpled paper. Place individual tapes either vertically or horizontally on a couple of layers of crushed paper.

Clothing

  • Clothing left on hangers and placed in wardrobe cartons used by moving companies will arrive at destination wrinkle-free. You might want to purchase several of these special cartons from your moving company. One will hold about two feet of compressed clothing on hangers.
  • If wardrobe cartons are not used, each garment should be removed from its hanger, folded and placed in a suitcase or a carton lined with clean paper. Some lightweight clothing – such as lingerie and sweaters – may be left in bureau drawers.
  • Hats may be left in hatboxes and placed in a large carton. Or, stuff the crown of each hat with crumpled tissue paper; wrap tissue loosely around the outside and place in a carton lined with clean paper, with the heavier hats on the bottom. Don’t pack anything else with hats. Label the carton “FRAGILE.”
  • Footwear may be left in shoeboxes and placed in a large carton. Or, wrap each shoe individually and then in pairs. Footwear should be cushioned to avoid damage to heels or ornaments. Don’t pack heavy items on top of shoes.
  • It is recommended that you take your furs with you rather than having them moved on the van.

Linens & Bedding

  • Blankets, sheets, tablecloths, towels, pillowcases and other linens may be protected by a large plastic bag and packed in a carton that has been lined with clean paper.
  • Wrap your most prized linens in tissue. Also, linens and bedding are good for cushioning or padding many types of items.
  • Special mattress cartons in various sizes are available from your moving company for a nominal charge. Pillows may be placed in bureau drawers or packed in cartons.

Draperies & Curtains

  • Clothing wardrobes are ideal for moving curtains and draperies. Fold them lengthwise, place over a padded hanger, pin securely and hang in the wardrobe.
  • Draperies and curtains also may be folded and packed in cartons lined with clean paper or plastic wrap.

Rugs

  • Leave rugs on the floor for the moving company to handle. If they’ve just been returned from the cleaners, leave them rolled.

Major Appliances

  • Pre-move preparation is required for many major appliances. Set an appointment with a service technician to prepare your major appliances for shipment — or have your agent send someone out who is authorized to perform this service.

Small Appliances

  • Items such as clocks, small radios and other small appliances should be wrapped individually and packed in a carton cushioned with crushed paper.
  • Small clocks, transistor radios and similar items can be packed in the same carton with linens or as extra items with lamp bases. Make sure cords are wrapped so as not to scratch or otherwise damage items.
  • Steam irons should be emptied of all water, wrapped and placed in the cushioned bottom of a box.
  • Remove all batteries from small appliances before packing.

Tools

  • Long-handled garden tools, as well as brooms and mops, should be bundled together securely. Attachments should be removed from power tools and packed separately.
  • Hand tools may be left in tool boxes and the spaces filled with crushed paper, or they may be packed according to general packing rules. Always use small cartons because tools usually are heavy.

Outdoor Equipment

  • Before moving day, dismantle children’s swing sets, TV antennas and garden sheds. Gather pieces and bundle together with nylon cord. Place small hardware in a cloth bag and securely attach to corresponding equipment.
  • Prepare lawn mower by draining gasoline prior to the day of loading.

Food

  • Take only food items you are sure will travel well. Do not take anything perishable. In the winter months, do not take anything subject to freezing.
  • Open boxes of dried or powdered foods such as rice, macaroni and cereals should be sealed with tape. Small containers of herbs and spices, condiments, bouillon cubes, gelatin, flavorings, etc. should be placed together in a small box before packing in a large carton. Cover holes of shaker-type containers and seal with tape.
  • Since canned goods are heavy, the amount placed in one carton should be limited.

A Word About Special Household Items

The popularity of home electronic items has added a new dimension for the do-it-yourself packer. Home computers, microwave ovens and stereo systems require special care to ensure they arrive at destination safely.

If you saved the original cartons and packing materials in which these items arrived, it is best to repack using those materials. Should you not have these materials, you might want to contact a store selling your particular item and ask if discarded packing materials are available.

Your TRS agent is familiar with current techniques for properly packing electronic items and can assist you with advice or pack the items for you. It is your responsibility to disconnect electronic items prior to packers’ arrival.

Long Distance Move

Wisconsin Long Distance Move – Total Relocation Services of Green Bay has the experience as an award winning Mayflower Transit agent

There are several considerations when seeking a long distance mover in Wisconsin. Essentially, you want to find a long distance mover in Wisconsin that will:

1. Help you plan and prepare for your Interstate/Intrastate Move.

From providing checklists for packing to arranging for the transportation of dangerous or restricted cargo, Total Relocation Services can guide you throughout the process of preparing for your interstate or intrastate move. We will help you plan your move from start to finish, clearly describing the services we offer as well as the options that can save you money. If you need help selling your current home or finding a new home, our real estate service called City Pointe can assist you while earning you a cash-back rebate in the process. If you have time concerns, we will work with you to complete your long distance move on the best schedule possible.

2. Our Full Service Moving is done with care

With TRS’s award-winning team of packers, loaders, and truck operators, you can be confident that your property is in good hands. Our professionally trained staff of full service long distance movers in Green Bay will take every precaution to ensure your shipment arrives at its destination intact.

3. Prevent breakage during transportation.

Your long distance moving company will be transporting your belongings over many miles of road, so why not choose one that has consistently been recognized as an industry leader in safety? As an authorized agent with Mayflower Transit, Total Relocation Services has the expertise to deliver your belonging with minimal potential for breakage. Even if your move will take you around the world, we have the experience and the know-how to deliver your belongings safely and soundly.

4. Keep you informed on the status of your shipment.

Our state-of-the-art satellite shipment tracking system allows you, our customer, to have constant access to the most accurate information regarding your shipment and its estimated time of delivery. You will never be made to feel out of the loop.

5. Deliver your shipment on time.

At Total Relocation Services we pride ourselves on our industry-best on-time delivery record, even when it means navigating thousands of miles across the country. When you need your moving goods to arrive on time, count on us to get it there.

6. Unload and unpack to your specifications.

When we unload and unpack your shipment, you can be sure that we will do it according to your instructions. Your furniture will be positioned where it belongs and your boxes will be delivered to the appropriate rooms.

7. Provide excellent customer service every step of the way.

The customer service representatives at Total Relocation Services are courteous, knowledgeable, and professionally trained. They will answer your questions honestly and fully, while being up front with you about any potential problems. When you have concerns or specialized requirements, our customer service representatives will address them as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Total Relocation Services can meet each of these needs and more. If you have additional questions about your upcoming long distance move, contact one of our customer service representatives in Green Bay at (800) 432-9512 Or, for a free long-distance moving quote, click on the “Free Quote” button on this page.

We provide long distance moving service to the cities of Green BayAppletonOshkosh,NeenahMenashaWausauand Stevens Point

Moving Checklist

Moving Checklist

Six to Eight Weeks Before Moving Day

Working With the Mover:

  • Call your TRS agent. Set a date for the agent to visually survey your home and prepare an estimate.
  • If your company is paying for your move, refer to their moving policy to determine the services the mover will be authorized to perform.
  • Do you want to do any of the packing — or will you have it done by our experienced packers? Your agent will be happy to discuss packing services with you.
  • Show the agent everything that is going to be moved. Any items you fail to disclose or that are added later to the shipment will increase the cost, even if you have been given a binding estimate.
  • Read the “Your Rights and Responsibilities Manual” (for full-service moves) to make certain that you fully understand the extent of the carrier’s liability.
  • Sign the Estimate/Order for Service after you are sure you have a clear understanding of each section. If you have any questions, ask your agent to explain.
  • Keep the phone number and name of a your salesperson or move coordinator handy.

Four to Six Weeks Before Moving Day

Places to Notify:

  • Notify the post office that you are moving. An online Change of Address form is available on the United States Postal Service Web site.
  • Prepare a list of friends, relatives, business firms and others who should be notified of your move. The following checklist will be helpful:
UtilitiesPersonal Accounts
    Electric    Pharmacy
    Gas    Dry Cleaner
    Water    Lawn Service
    Telephone    Bank/Finance Companies
    Sewer District    Credit Card Companies
    Trash    Laundry Service
    Cable/Satellite    Auto Finance Company
    Fuel (Oil/Propane)    Health Club
    Sewer District
Professional ServicesPublications
    Doctor(s)    Newspapers
    Dentist    Magazines
    Accountant    Newsletters
    Lawyer    Professional Journals
    Broker
    Insurance Agency
Government Offices
    Department of Motor Vehicles
    Social Security Administration
    State/Federal Tax Bureaus
    City/County Tax Assessor
    Veterans Administration

Miscellaneous:

  • Have a “garage sale” or use an online auction service to dispose of unwanted items.
  • Donate unwanted clothing or household goods to charitable organizations. Obtain receipts showing the items’ approximate value for possible tax deductions.
  • Begin to use up supplies of canned goods, frozen foods and other household items. Buy only what will be used before moving.

Two to Three Weeks Before Moving Day

Working With the Mover:

  • Notify your agent if you add or subtract items from your planned move or if there are any changes in dates. Be sure to supply your agent with destination address and phone numbers where you can be reached.
  • Confirm any extra stops required to pick up or deliver goods to a location other than the main pickup or delivery points.
  • If your car is being moved, be prepared to drive it to a suitable loading site. Also be prepared to pick up your car at a suitable destination location.

Preparing the Family:

  • Take the family for a farewell visit to some of the places that hold happy memories.
  • Have a going-away party for the children and their friends.
  • Have some fun for yourself…an open house or an informal dinner or barbecue. Keep it simple.
  • Make family travel plans. Reserve hotel rooms and airline tickets as needed.
  • If driving, have your car serviced for the trip (check tires, brakes and windshield wipers, fluids, belts, etc.)

Preparing Household Items:

  • Federal law requires that you dispose of flammables such as fireworks, cleaning fluids, matches, acids, chemistry sets, aerosol cans, ammunition, and poisons such as weed killer. Drain fuel from your power mower and other machinery. Discard partly used cans of oil, paint, thinner, bleach, or any other substances that may be flammable or combustible or those stored in containers that may leak. Please read the complete list of non-allowables.
  • Discard propane tanks which are used for barbecue grills.
  • Set an appointment with a service technician to prepare your major appliances for shipment – or have your agent send someone out who is authorized to perform this service.
  • Set a date for having utilities disconnected. If possible, plan to keep utilities in service through moving day.
  • Have rugs and draperies cleaned. Leave both wrapped when they are returned from the cleaners.
  • Obtain a written appraisal of antique items to verify value. Avoid waxing or oiling wooden antiques (and fine wood furniture) before moving because some products might soften the wood, making it vulnerable to imprinting from furniture pads.
  • Do not clean your upholstered furniture before moving. Moisture could cause mold if furniture must be placed in storage.

One to Two Weeks Before Moving Day

Pet and Plants:

  • Decide what to do with house plants. Mayflower Transit cannot safely move your plants because they may suffer from lack of water and light as well as probable temperature changes while in the van. Alternatives: Give them to friends or relatives, donate them to a hospital or other organization, include them in a garage sale.
  • Some states permit the entry of all house plants; others admit them in accordance with specific rules and regulations. Ask your agent for a copy of our “Moving With House Plants” booklet.
  • Take pets to the veterinarian. Most states require health certificates and rabies inoculations. See that identification and rabies tags are securely attached to your pet’s collar.
  • Arrange for transportation of pets. Take them in the car or send via air. Consider boarding pets either at destination or at a kennel near your present home until you are settled in the new city. Ask your agent for a copy of our “Moving With Pets” booklet.

Other Important Details:

  • Collect all items that are being cleaned, stored or repaired (clothing, furs, shoes, watches, etc.). Empty your locker at the club, bowling alley or gym.
  • Return library books and anything borrowed from friends or neighbors, and collect things you may have loaned.

Day Before Moving Day

Working With the Packers:

  • Point out to the packers any extra-fragile items needing special attention. Mark appropriately any items you do not want packed or moved, as well as cartons you will want first when the van arrives at destination.
  • If you are doing your own packing, make sure everything is ready to go before moving day. Upon arrival, the van operator will check to see if boxes have been properly packed.
  • Collect things you definitely want packed together, such as children’s toys, and place in separate groups.
  • Unplug all electronic appliances 24 hours in advance of a move, except plasma televisions, so that they will be at room temperature on moving day. This includes home computers, stereos, and audio/video equipment.

Last Minute Details:

  • Check closets, cabinets, and storage lockers for any articles overlooked.
  • Be on hand when the service representative arrives to prepare your appliances for shipment.
  • It is your responsibility to see that all mechanical and electrical equipment is properly serviced for shipping prior to the arrival of the moving van at your expense. If you have failed to have an article serviced, the van operator may load and haul it but will mark the inventory sheet “Not Serviced.” Request a copy of the “Moving Appliances & Other Home Furnishings” booklet for more information.

Moving Day

Working With the Mover:

  • It is your responsibility to see that all of your goods are loaded, so remain on the premises until loading is complete. After making a final tour of the house, check and sign the inventory. Get your copy from the van operator and keep it.
  • Approve and sign the Bill of Lading/Freight Bill. It states the terms and conditions under which your goods are moved and is also your receipt for the shipment. Be sure to complete and sign the declared valuation statement.
  • Complete and sign the High-Value Inventory form, whether or not items of extraordinary value are included in the shipment. You also need to sign and date the “Extraordinary (Unusual) Value Article Declaration” box on the Bill of Lading, if applicable to your shipment.
  • Make sure the van operator has the exact destination address. Be sure to let the van operator know how you can be reached, including phone numbers, pending the arrival of your household goods.

Last Minute Details:

  • Leave your phone connected throughout moving day. After the van leaves and you finish last-minute calls, be sure to pack the phone in one of your suitcases.

Take a Last Look Around:

  • Water shut off?
  • Furnace shut off?
  • Light switches turned off?
  • All utilities arranged for disconnection?
  • Windows shut and locked?
  • Old house keys surrendered?
  • Have you left anything?

Delivery Day

Working With the Mover:

  • Be on hand to accept delivery. If you cannot be there personally, be sure you authorize an adult to be your representative to accept delivery and pay the charges for you.
  • On the day of delivery, the van operator will attempt to contact you by phone and/or will make an appearance at residence if he is unable to reach you. If you are unable to accept delivery of your shipment within the free waiting time (i.e., two hours) after notification of arrival at destination, you may request waiting time until delivery can be made.
  • Check your household goods as they are unloaded. If there is a change in the condition of the property from that noted on the inventory at the time of loading or if any items are missing, note discrepancies on the van operator’s copy of the inventory sheet. By signing the inventory sheet, you are acknowledging receipt of all items listed. Personally report any loss or damage to your salesperson or move coordinator.
  • When unloading, each piece of furniture will be placed as you direct, including the laying of rugs and setting up any beds disassembled at origin. However, mattresses will not be unpacked, and appliances and/or fixtures will NOT be installed. At your request and at an additional charge, your salesperson or move coordinator can arrange for this service. The mover is not obligated to rearrange your furniture.
  • Place a floor plan of your new home by the entrance, which the movers can use to determine where each piece of furniture should go.
  • Keep all documents pertaining to your move in a safe place. You will need them for verification of moving expenses when you file your federal income tax returns.
  • To prevent possible damage, television sets, other electronic equipment and major appliances should not be used for 24 hours after delivery, allowing them time to adjust to room temperature.

One Week After Move

Settling In:

  • Check with your new post office for any mail being held and ask for delivery to start.
  • Check state (and local) requirements for auto registration and a driver’s license.
  • You may want to select an attorney to discuss laws that pertain to your destination state, county, and/or city. Be sure to cover such matters as wills, transfers of property and investments, insurance regulations, inheritance laws, taxes, etc. Most laws affect a family as soon as residence in the new state and city is established.
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