When it comes to moving all your household goods and belongings, there are an abundance of things to add to your packing list. Yet what’s important to think about adding now? Before the big moving day?
We’ve got you covered.
Even if you let the professionals do the (literal and proverbial) heavy lifting, you can still make things easier for the pros by checking off this “before-you-move” to-do list:
1. About six to eight weeks in advance, research and hire a professional moving and storage company. Do your homework and get your questions answered so you can move forward with unquestionable peace-of-mind.
2. Schedule your utility services to be turned on in the new place (a few days before moving) and turned off in your existing home.
3. Complete the official USPS change of address forms so all personal, first-class mail can be forwarded to you. Bulk mail such as catalogs and direct mail promotions receive national mailing address updates to find you this way, too.
4. Transfer personal records to new schools and doctors.
5. Locate a new pharmacy to transfer any ongoing medical prescriptions. If possible, re-fill any current prescriptions before you move.
6. Update your address with your bank and credit cards. If your current bank doesn’t have a branch at the out-of-state location, research a new bank to open.
7. If you can, try to schedule a cleaning service to clean in your new home including steam cleaning all carpets. (Note, if you plan to paint any rooms, finish painting walls prior to scheduling your carpet cleaner.)
8. Determine which media, internet, and phone company you’d like to use. Sometimes there are discounts and incentives for new customers.
9. Back up your computer and any electronic devices.
10. Take any family pictures in front of your existing home before you move.
11. One to two days before you move, unplug and defrost your refrigerator(s) and freezer if you plan to move them with you.
Of course, if you’re looking for some actual moving day hacks, visit our previous post on that topic for helpful tips and tricks.
When you need expert movers or relocation services in any pocket of Pittsburgh, southwestern Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia or eastern Ohio, we’d love to talk! At George Moving and Storage, we offer free estimates — either in-person or virtual, depending on your schedule. Simply visit our website, or give us a call today at 800-810-2635.
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