Moving Checklist

• Read all the documents carefully and sign them, which are related to moving,
• It is advisable to prepare a priority list of items to be kept for packing. Skip or skip the articles you no longer need.
• Decide if you want to complete any packing work at this time and tell your move counselor about it. Keep your Move Counselor’s number intact; They are always happy to help.
• Make a notification list of utility services, mail carriers, doctors / pharmacies and membership, if any, personal accounts in your current city.
• If there are items you are not planning to move, use this time to plan a yard sale or to prepare any donation drop-offs. Notify your counselor of any move in your move, such as additions / omissions in your pre-movement survey or if any additional stops in the move are required.
• Empty your fridge, freezer and defrost the pan of water at least 24 hours before your move to prevent mildew, mold and odor. Resist the temptation of stage objects like dishes, mirrors, pictures and beds. Make sure the dishes are clean and the sheets are stripped – the packers will take care of the rest.
• Make a floor plan of your home and sign up, so that, your movers can easily see where the boxes need to be placed.
• Check your household items as they are unloaded, any damage and / or missing items should be noted on the copy of the freight operator’s inventory sheet.

The Do’s

• The primary step that matters is the advance planning of your move.
• The next part in this list is creating a checklist to avoid any future problems.
• Then comes Sensible Packing which means collecting all the tools and objects you need at the time of packing. For this purpose, first make a list of all your requirements, including all primary as well as other objects; Starting with boxes.
• Use evenly sized boxes, so that they stack together neatly. For larger boxes, start with a smaller number, now double that number for medium-sized boxes that can easily stand on top of these large boxes, and add a very large number of smaller boxes (as in That they serve the maximum) our purpose).
• These boxes should be strong, durable because they will hold on through many tricks, keep your things intact and safe, and make your investment worth the money.
• In addition, it is necessary to label wih appropriate stickers to easily find out which items are in which box.
• A zero-transshipment must also be taken into account to prevent breakdown.
• The vehicle being used for shifting and speed should be properly designed for long distances, so as not to face any kind of delay or hindrance during the journey of fragile and precious luggage.
• Proper insurance should be arranged for the goods required to travel, so that if a road accident, loss or theft occurs, you can claim your estimated value.

The Don’ts

• Fragile items or fragile ones should not be packed with durable or heavy ones.
• Loose bundles of boxes or items inside can also cause breakage or damage to the items being packed and moved.
• With the vehicle or mode of transport being finalized for the purpose of shifting, all necessary evacuation must be exceeded and undergo proper servicing, so as to avoid real-time chaos.
• At least one of the company’s personnel you are hiring for shifting should accompany you to the destination.
• Do not rush while packing and hiring a moving company otherwise you will get caught in the trap of false promises and fake services.
• Avoid getting attracted to discounted offers from a moving firm as this is a method through which your precious money will be lost.
• If you have a large quantity of cargo, do not rent trucks or trailers that have less space otherwise you will have to spend more money doing more than one moving trip.
• Do not pack and move without dismantling your furniture or electrical appliances (if applicable) as this will increase the burden on the packing box.
• It is advised not to mix packaged and unpacked items together. Doing this will consume most of your time.