Remember moving is one of the more stressful
time 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, child minders 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
