Moving Companies

6 TO 8 WEEKS
Contact Guaranteed Price Moving Company and tell us the dates you plan to be moving in. Provide an inventory list items to be packed and moved to receive your guaranteed moving price. Decide if you are going to pack yourself or have the movers do it.

• Arrange for a new bank account at the destination city.
• Check if moving is covered in your personal insurance policy.
• Make sure you have the information and addresses of your doctor and dentist.
• Arrange to transfer records from schools to the new location.
• If you plan to do the packing yourself start collecting suitable containers and packing materials
• Prepare a list of people to notify regarding your move.
• Cancel all utilities.
• Have a garage sale.
• Let the post office know that you will be moving.
• Take your car to be checked.
• Take pets to the veterinarian and make sure they are up to date with certificates and rabies inoculations.
• Collect all items that are in repair or are stored.
• Return library books
• Pack suitcases and put in extra clothes for emergencies.
• Take sponges, paper towels, powdered detergent, paper plates, toothpaste, light bulbs, hammer, trash bags, hand soap, and toilet paper.
• Empty the refrigerator and freezer at least 24 hours before the move.
• Take the local telephone book with you.
• Unplug your television sets so they will be at room temperature at the day of the move. This will help you to avoid internal damage.
• Point out to the movers all the fragile items that need special protection as well as items you do no want moved.
• Be present when the movers arrive. If you are unable to be there, it is important that someone be authorized to take your place.
• Say on the premises until loading is finished and see that all your goods are loaded.
• Review and sign the bill of lading that states the terms and conditions of the move. The bill of lading is also your receipt for the shipment.
• Give the driver the exact address of your destination
• Leave your new address with the new occupants and have them forward you the mail.
• Be available to accept the delivery at the destination and if you can't be there authorize someone to accept the delivery.
• Check all items as they are unloaded. If you have missing items note it on the inventory list.
• Keep documents relating to the move as you will need them for verification of moving expenses when the time comes to file your federal income tax returns.
• Check with the post office for held.
  
  

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