If you’re in the process of moving, whether it’s across town or across the country, you’ll want to make sure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. That’s where a moving planner comes in handy! On this page, GM Van Lines will provide you with a few helpful resources that will make your move go as smoothly as possible. We’ll also give you some tips on how to prepare for your move. Keep reading to learn more from our planner and contact us today to get a free quote!
8 Weeks Before You Move
- Obtain a floor plan for new location and decide what household items you want to keep
- Contact your insurance agent and find out about your homeowner policy and if they cover your move and/or storage
- Decide if you are taking your car
- Establish a file for all moving papers and receipts
- Resolve what to do with prohibited items
- Arrange to transfer your children’s school records
6 Weeks Before You Move
- Search for health care professionals at your new home
- Fill out post office change of address cards
- Send your new address to anyone that might need it i.e. insurance agents, credit card companies, friends and family
- Clean out closets and garage of all items that you not are taking and make a garage sale or donate items to charities
4 Weeks Before You Move
- Start packing
- Send furniture, drapes and carpets for repair and/or cleaning
- Obtain medical and dental records
- Ensure birth and marriage files are complete and with you on the day of the move
- Notify insurance companies and cancel or transfer all policies (life, house, and car)
- Advise electoral office, IRS, local municipal authority, government departments (if any family allowances are paid), solicitor, church and local clubs
- Cancel or transfer subscriptions for publications
- If moving overseas ensures passports, visas, travel bookings and accommodations are finalized
- Start using overstocked food
2 Weeks Before You Move
- Arrange for cancellation of utilities: gas, electricity, water, cable and phone service
- Dispose of all paints and flammables (we cannot move or store such items)
- Arrange to move your pets
- Make service for your car and prepare it for the trip
Just Before You Move
- Confirm actual packing and moving dates with GM Van Lines
- Cancel all delivery services (milk, bread, newspaper, fuel)
- Clean out the medicine cabinet and dispose of unwanted drugs, etc.
- Empty fuel from mowers etc.
- Remove food from fridge and defrost (at least 24 hours before moving)
- Collect any laundry and/or dry cleaning
- Set aside valuable items to carry with you including jewelry, vital documents, money and valuable small items
- Finish packing your suitcases
- Disconnect electrical appliances
- Remove all pictures, mirrors, curtains and light shades
On Moving Day
- Be on hand or have an authorized person there to answer questions and have a last look around to ensure nothing has been overlooked
- Sign inventory with mover and retain your copy in a safe place
- Ensure all travel documents etc. are set aside for taking with you (don’t forget books and games for the children)
- Before the van leaves, take a final look to be certain nothing has been left behind
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