Moving Tips

Plan ahead! Make sure to select your moving company well ahead of moving day.

• Get rid of extra clutter by donating to local charities or holding a family yard sale.
• Color Coordinate. Match a color with a room in your new home and use that color on all the boxes going to that room. It will be much easier to direct the movers where to unload with this time saving tip.
• Have plenty of supplies. Store up extra boxes, tape, packing paper and bubble wrap so you won't have to stop packing and run to the store.
• Mark your new floor plan for furniture placement, this will make moving day a lot less stressful.
• Make use of your luggage to pack items you'll need as soon as you move in. They'll be easy to identify on moving day.
• Clearly label all boxes for easy identification.
• Talk to your insurance company and find out about your moving insurance policy.
• Keep all valuables and paperwork with you, such as receipts, appraisals, and photos.
• Moving companies cannot transport any corrosive or flammable material; make arrangements to move these items personally.
• Create a cleaning supply kit for touch ups on moving day.
• Fill out a change of address kit from the post office or you can submit one online at this web address: US Postal Service - visit www.moversguide.com
• Transfer all medical records and prescriptions to new location.
• If moving out of the area, research license and car registration requirements.
• Schedule with utility companies to turn off old service and turn on new service. New service should be turned on two to three days before move in.
• When the movers arrive have any specific instructions ready for fragile items. Make sure all walkways and heavy traffic areas are clear to make the move go smoothly.