Remember
moving is one of the more stressful times in a
persons life. Here is a checklist to help make
moving enjoyable and to make sure that you don`t
forget anything. Good luck!
6
weeks to go
Contact a moving company and tell them the dates
you plan to move
Create
a "move file" to keep track of estimates,
receipts and other important information.
If you don`t know the city/area you are moving
to this is a good time to do some research on
the area. Local groups,
kids clubs etc.. Visit the area and get to know
people before you move in.
Find a school, nursery, childminders in your new
area.
Check personal insurance policies to see whether
moving is covered.
Start collecting suitable containers and packing
materials if you plan to do the packing yourself.
Buy only what you will use before moving.
4
weeks to go
Prepare a list of friends, relatives, business
firms, and others who need to be notified of your
move.
Set a date to cancel the newspaper.
Moving is a good time to have a clean out and
get rid of all the things that are gathering dust.
Have a car boot sale with all the things that
you don`t want any more..
2
weeks to go
Take the family for a farewell visit to some of
the places that hold happy memories.
Involve your children in the packing and moving.
Moving to a new house a new city can be scary
for children.
We have put together some useful hints on moving
with children.
Hold an open house or informal dinner for friends
to say good-bye.
Take your car in for a service (you don`t want
to break down on the way to your new house).
Transfer all prescriptions to your new pharmacy.
Have rugs and curtains cleaned and keep them in
bags until the movers arrive.
Return library books and anything else you may
have borrowed.
Start packing.
1
week to go
Pack suitcases for the trip to your new house.
Put in extra clothes for emergencies.
Pack a large box and take it with you in the car.
It should include, sponges, paper towels, cleaning
products, paper plates, plastic knives, forks
etc.., light bulbs, hammer, bin bags, soap, toiletries,
utility knife, cups, kettle, coffee, tea bags
sugar, toilet paper, snacks, pencils and paper,
a local phone book, masking tape, bath towels
and a change of clothes. All of these are essential
for the moving day.
Defrost the freezer two days before you move.
Ask a friend or family member if you can keep
your frozen foods in their freezer. Pack all frozen
foods in a ice bag.
Make a list of every item and label the boxes.
Check out our packing checklist it has lots of
useful terms for naming your boxes.
Set aside valuables and legal documents to go
with you, not on the van.
Write a list of all useful telephones and addresses
to take with you. (You might need to contact your
old doctor about something).
1
Day to go
Mark all items that you do not want to be moved.
Mark the box that has all your fragile bits in
"FRAGILE".
Give back any thing that you have borrowed from
someone else and get back what other people have
borrowed from you.
Leave mirrors and pictures on the walls for the
movers to pack.
Leave beds assembled, use sleeping bags if you
can and pack all of your bedding.
Unplug all TV sets 24 hours in advance so they
will be at room temperature the day of the move.
Moving a set in which heat is retained could damage
internal parts.
Moving
Day
It is your responsibility to see that all your
goods are loaded, so remain on the premises until
loading is complete. After making sure no items
are left, check and sign the inventory. Keep your
copy.
Be sure the van driver has the exact address of
your destination.
Keep your mobile switched on during moving day.
Leave a note of your new address in the house
so the new occupants can forward any mail.
Your
new home
If you can, be at your new home when the removal
men come if you can`t make sure that some one
else is there.
Unless other arrangements have been made, be prepared
to pay the tab. The van driver is obligated, by
law, to collect for charges upon delivery.
Check your goods as they are unloaded. If anything
is missing, note it on the inventory sheet. By
signing the sheet, you are acknowledging receipt
of all items listed.
Check
appliances and systems to ensure all are working
properly, and arrange for repairs if necessary
Consider
drawing out your new floor plan and decide where
you want furniture and appliances placed.
Have an early night and leave the unpacking until
the next day
