Moving
Tips by MoversPackers.Com are for those that wish
to relocate to another city or want to shift their household
goods from one place to another.
» First arrangement is to be done for
the Truck, the vehicle that will carry your goods. For truck
services, contact any reliable transport company/ truck company
or reserve a rental truck.
» Personal travel arrangements must
be your second priority, the family peoples have to go to
the destination by own transportation modes. if you require
make arrangements with airlines, bus service providers, car
on rent service providers and hotels reservation.
» If your or your family members are
having memberships in some clubs, pubs, civic organizations,
church or related relegious organizations, transfer the membership
to the new destination if such facilities available or else
discontinue these services.
» Get all medical records/ reports
from the hospitals/ personal family doctor. Reports like dental,
x-rays and prescription histories will help other doctors
at the new city/ destination. Ask your doctors and dentist
for good referrals and transfer prescriptions so that you
don't have any problem while relocating to new destination.
» Close bank accounts and have your
funds wired to your new bank. Before closing, be sure there
are no outstanding checks or automatic payments that haven't
been processed. It will help you whenever you need finance.
» Before proceeding, check the rules
& regulations, laws and requirements of your new destination/
city in case you require home-based businesses, professional
tests, business licenses and any special laws to continue
the work without any trouble.
» Inventory of is must for your household
goods or commercial goods before packing of the goods, in
case you need to claim insurance for your goods later. If
its possible, take pictures or video recording of all your
goods. Have a written record of all the elecronic equipments
serial numbers.
» If you are having pets, make posible
arrangements for them. If you want to leave them with your
known persons or want to transfer them, make arrangements
for their transportation & fooding during the transfer.
» Try to use maximum food items to
minimize packing of food items & prevent possibly spoiling
of foods. If posible make arrangements from outside on the
day of depart so that you are free from the coocking and rest
arrangements.
» All the utility services must be
arranged to new address/ destination. The services at current
address must be discontinued just after your departure by
the help of some known person/ relative. You must inform electric,
disposal, water, newspaper, magazine subscription, telephone
and cable companies about your move.
» If you are having many appliances,
make sure all of them are serviced for moving.
» Many days before moving, make arrangements
for cleaning rugs and clothing and wrap them for moving.
» Must collect all valuables from safe
deposit box. Do make copies of all important documents before
mailing or hand carry them to your new address.
» Check with your insurance agent to
ensure you'll be covered through your homeowner's or renter's
policy during the move.
» Always defrost freezer and refrigerator.
Place deodorizer inside to control odors. It will help you
» Give a close friend or relative your
'travel route and schedule' so that you may
reach there if required.
» You must double check all drawers,
shelves, closets and garage to make sure they are empty to
avoid any misuse of your goods & safety as well.
» You must carry important documents,
cash and jewelry with yourself or alternatively use registered
mail & it must be used only for documents & such items
and not for jewellery & cash.
» Should carry 'travelers checks' for
quick & easy funds.
» Revise your will and other legal
papers to avoid longer probate and higher legal fees.
» Locate the hospitals, police stations,
veterinarian and fire stations near your home.
» Dispose of flammables such as fireworks,
cleaning fluids, matches, acids, chemistry sets, aerosol cans,
ammunition, etc before departure.
» Drain fuel from all machinery, and
discard partly used cans of oil, paint, thinner, or other
substances that might leak.
» Carefully tape and place in individual
waterproof bags any jars of liquid you plan to take with you.
» Refillable tanks must be purged and
sealed by a local propane gas dealer.
» Discard non refillable tanks. Some
carriers and the military do not permit shipment of any propane
tanks. Check with your moving company first.
» Have rugs and draperies cleaned.
Leave both wrapped when they are returned from the cleaners.
» Obtain a written appraisal of antique
items to verify the value. Avoid waxing or oiling wooden antiques
and fine wood furniture prior to moving because some products
may soften the wood, making it vulnerable to imprinting from
furniture pads.
» Think twice before dismantling your
outside TV antennae; a new one may cost less than moving the
present one.
» Third-party servicing will likely
be needed before moving such items as hot tubs, large-screen
TV's, and some exercise equipment.
» Talk to your moving company about
PRE and POST move servicing of washer, dryer, refrigerator,
dishwasher, grandfather clock, satellite dish, etc.
Above are some of the most important moving tips for anyone
while relocating from one city to another or to any international
destination. Follow these tips and we beleive that your relocation
will be an smooth one & will not leave you in any trouble.
Happy Relocation !
|
