Removal Day Checklist - What  to Think Of When Moving Houses

YOUR MOVING CHECKLIST AND COUNTDOWN

8 Weeks Prior

Arrange for a quote for your removalist company.

Make a quick and simple budget for moving expenses and start arranging and noting your estimates.

Create yourself and your family or business a 'Moving File', to store all important and vital information - such as receipts, estimated costs and details.

If you are building, have floor plans ready - where your property will go, bedrooms for each individual or offices for each staff member.

Ensure that you are paying the right amount of Tax - check for deductions or additions to your costs.

Make a plan of your move - boxes, categories, furniture - where it will go and how to find it after the move!

Save yourself time - start packing items you will not need for the next 8 weeks.

Consider those around you - make sure others are comfortable, and quiz them on ideas and thoughts.

7 Weeks Prior

Call your insurance agent and arrange a meeting - you will need to know changes and new costs to add them to your budget.

Begin compiling and recording all important medical and dental records, and ask your doctor for a referal to your a good doctor in your new area.

Begin to photocopy all important records you have filed away - always have a double!

Transfer your children's school records to your children's new school or kindergarten.

Make sure your pet's records are transferred to their new vet.

Contact the organisations you have joined - cancel or move your membership.

6 Weeks Prior

Begin to alert others of your big move with removals Melbourne- and invite them to help you pack!

Make a quick list of certain items that are valuable or irreplaceable to your family or business - arrange for these goods to be transported by a friend or relative to ensure their safety.

Everyone has things they don't need or want - why create clutter? Decide what can be donated or thrown out.

Organise a garage sale if necessary, schedule dates and estimate prices for your goods.

Consider those things that can't come with you - frozen meat and awkward cleaning chemical. Start to use them or throw them away!

Five Weeks Prior

Chose a 'moving date', and let those involved know.

Plan ahead and make sure you have the room for a removalist truck to park and transfer your property.

Begin collecting boxes and protective packing materials for the move - consider hiring boxes and packing materials from a removalist company.

4 Weeks Prior

Give the removalist company a call and book your moving day. Be ready to answer questions regarding your belongings, know your specifications!

File a change of address with your Postal Service and make sure they divert your mail!

Purchase furniture padding, mattress protectors and general protectors and bubble wrap to ensure the safety of your house hold items.

Make transport arrangements for your pets, or kennel arrangements if your pets are not coming to your new home immediately.

Make a date to disconnect all of your utility services at your old home, and connection of them at your new home.

Advertise your garage sale - make signs easy to read and friendly.

3 Weeks Prior

Have your cars and motorbikes serviced to ensure a safe and stress free travel to your new destination.

Prepare your car and motorbike registration to be moved to an new address.

Return all library books, DVDs or games and pick up dry cleaning or items out for repair.

Dispose of all flammables, corrosives and poisons you keep in your laundry, kitchen or garage.

2 Weeks Prior

Confirm travel arrangements for your family or co-workers.

Get intouch with your bank and close accounts if necessary. Ensure to notify them of change of address.

Plan all your meals for the final week to use up scraps in the fridge and avoid using appliances or items that will be packed away.

1 Week Prior

Call and confirm your move with the furniture removalist Melbourne.

Organise any last minute paperwork.

Call your real-estate agent to ensure there have been no changes.

Notify friends and family of your new address and phone number.

Consider filling out prescriptions you or your family will need for the next few weeks.

Make a list of items that should go toward the front of the truck - those you need to get to straight away.

Complete your packing and create a 'Box Of Essentials' - this will have all your necessities right there when you move in!

Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator at least 24 hours before you move.

Cover furniture with sheets and padding to stop damage.

Moving-Out...

Make plans to be present when your removalist company comes to transport your belongings.

Inspect your removalist truck for any leakage or dirt before you sign the delivery papers.

The removalist company will be more than willing to hear your thoughts - ensure to tell them where you want your property to be loaded and arranged.

Verify the destination address and your contact information is correct with your removalist company.

Check every room, closet and cabinet one final time before sending the truck off!

Keep in touch - know where your removalist truck is, and when it will arrive.

Leave your new address in an obvious place in your old home. The new residents will be able to forward on stray mail to your new address.

Keep a friend or family member informed of where you are and what you're up to, in case of an emergency.

Moving-In ...

If you are to arrive before your removalist truck does, use this time to connect your utilities and look over your new home.

Decide where you would like your furniture placed.

Direct the removalist truck once it arrives, park in a smart and easy place.

Have your payment ready when the truck arrives.

Start to unpack!

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