Do not allow your house moving to threaten your daily life by causing stress and tension. Whenever you plan to shift your home in advance, you can refer the below-mentioned checklist for a hassle-free and an organized home relocation process. If possible, take a copy of this checklist and keep it during the whole shifting process.
A month prior to the move:
- Start knowing about your new locality and find out what things are available such as grocery stores, shopping centres, schools, hospitals, banks, etc.
- Try to get quotations from 4 to 5 moving companies in your locality and compare the quotes for preparing the budget for your moving.
- Plan your inventory list for shifting your valuable items and things, which are more difficult to replace.
- When you have planned to shift, try to separate the unused items and put them in to a box to sell or donate.
- Plan and make arrangements to handle your pets and plants during shift to avoid confusions on the day of your moving.
- If you have plans to pack your stuff yourself, buy packing boxes and other packing requirements, at least 2 weeks before you shift.
- Start your packing in advance and do not forget to label your packed boxes.
- After receiving the quotations from 2 to 3 companies, try to select the right one which favours your requirement and budget.
- Call utility departments such as gas, electricity, phone, internet, cable, etc, to cancel or transfer at your old and new homes.
- Then you have to update or notify your new address for your friends, relatives, insurance company, credit card company, banks, auto insurance company, clubs, monthly memberships, pharmacy, homecare service providers and other services which require the update.
- Plan and make parking arrangements for your moving vehicle at your old and new homes.
- It is good to prepare a file for old home document and receipt copies to hand over to the next home owner.
- Leave the details of your new address and contact numbers to forward any stray mails, you get at your old home.
One week before the move:
- Prepare an essential box to fill up your essential things you need at your new home.
- Items like light bulbs, toolkits and other hardware items are also required when you reach your new home initially.
- Pack your kitchen appliances by defrosting your fridge, cleaning your ovens, etc, at least a day before the move.
- Call your moving company and inquire about any special moving equipment needed while you’re shifting.
- Verify the details of the moving company by checking their license, landline number, service tax registration and physical address. Visiting the Brick and Mortar office of the moving company is the better idea to get verified.
On the moving day:
- Try to clear the way at your old home for moving your heavy items to the moving truck by removing the potted plants, shoe racks, ladders, etc that hinder the way.
- Consider placing wall and door frame protector to avoid scratches on the surfaces when moving things.
- Do a final check after packing all your belongings to ensure that nothing important left behind.
- Taking pictures of your belongings and valuables is a good idea. If your goods are damaged during transit, these pictures would be considered as proof for claiming the damage.
- Close the doors and windows of your old house. Make sure to switch off the lights, fans, etc.
- Do not hand over your valuable items to your moving company. Safely pack your valuables like certificates, jewellery, keys, documents, etc, to handle it yourself.
Moving inside your new home
- Clean your new home and ensure every thing is clean and in working condition before shifting into your new home.
- While unloading, always unpack the essential items first and place them in their appropriate place.
- If you miss any item after your moving is done, inform your moving company.
Shifting all your belongings is a very complicated process that you should start planning a few days earlier. The above given checklist really helps you before and after you have made plans on shifting goods. Hiring packers and movers, who are experienced and professional will make the task easier and you can be comfortable about your moving.
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