6-8 Weeks before move

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 a local charity or pick a date at least two weeks before moving date for the garage sale. Advertise the garage sale locally. Team up with your neighbors who want to sell some of their old belongings, and plan a large neighborhood "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. Our boxes 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 unusual 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.

Keep all receipts for moving related expenses in a designated moving folder. Many moving expenses are tax deductible. Obtain an IRS Change of Address form, Form 8822, by visiting the IRS website. You will be able to download and print form 8822 and most other IRS tax forms; e.g., Form 3903 to help deduct moving expenses.

Finalize all real estate and rental needs.

Contact your insurance agent to transfer medical, property, fire and auto insurance.

All medical and dental records should be placed in a safe and accessible place. Be sure to include prescription, vaccination records and eyeglass specifications.

Plan on taking all important documents with you, such as wills, stock certificates, and other one of a kind items (jewelry, coin collection, photos etc.).

4-5 Weeks before move

Contact the Post Office for the Change of Address form to tell of your move. Give your new address to: Friends and family.

Banks, insurance companies, and other institutions Credit card companies, Doctors, dentists and other service providers. Any clubs or associations memberships. Local government agencies, Federal agencies and IRS. Magazine and newspaper subscription.

Organize your move by deciding and making lists of what items you will not move, what items you want us to move, and what items you will move yourself.

Dispose of items that you do not wish to be moved by a garage sale or to a tax deductible charity.

Make a decision about packing. It is a good idea to have us do most of the packing. We know the best methods for keeping items safe.

If you pack yourself please refer to our packing guide. Any one-of-a-kind items must get special attention. Please ask us for further details about handling unusual and delicate moving situations. Start preparing those items not used often for your move.

3 Weeks before move

Notify us 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 or storage you should inform us regarding pricing information. Also let us knkow if you add or subtract items from your planned shipment.

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.

2 Weeks before move

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 moved.

Tape and seal all cleaning fluids that are non-toxic, non-flammable in plastic bags.

Drain your lawn mower, power tools of all the oil and gasoline to ensure safe transportation.

Schedule appliance connection with a service provider.

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 move

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 sure to mark which items you'll take yourself.

Make sure you haven't overlooked anything in the house.

Mark your boxes to be shipped with "Fragile", "Do Not Load", "Load Last" stickers.

Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator and freezer at least 24 hours before moving to let them air out. Try using baking soda to get rid of any odors.

Make sure we know the address and phone number of your new home. You should also provide an address and phone number where you can be reached until you will get to your new home.

Inquire about protecting your goods. Please ask us about protection options available during your move at an extra cost.

Day of move

"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 to take your place. Let us know who you have given authority to. Be sure that your chosen representative knows exactly what to do and which valuation liability program and amount you have selected. This person may be asked to sign documents obligating you to charges.

Stay home until the last item is packed. Make a final inspection before we leave. It is your responsibility to see all of your goods are loaded. Leave your phone connected throughout moving day. After the movers leave pack your phone in one of your suitcases for easy access when you arrive to your new home.

Review your floor plan so you can tell us where to place your furniture and appliances. Please be available to answer and last minute questions about placement.

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 us of your representative and his or her name.

Unpacking services are available but arrangements 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 or in Personal check.