Moving Checklist
Two months before moving (or as soon as possible):
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Have a garage sale and donate unwanted items to charity.
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Fill out change of address forms.
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Two to four weeks before moving:
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Change your address on magazine subscriptions, disposal, newspaper, and other accounts.
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If you are moving to or from an apartment, reserve an elevator and confirm the time with Econo.
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Have any appliances serviced for moving.
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If you do not require packing services:
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Use liquor boxes for bottles only.
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Put only soft items, such as clothing, in drawers.
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Preparing for our crew’s arrival:
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Park your car outside the driveway before our moving truck arrives.
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Disconnect appliances and electronics.
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Have childcare arranged and ensure that pets are somewhere safe.
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When our crew arrives:
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Carry valuables, important documents, currency, and jewelry yourself.
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Point out any articles that require extra care, such as antiques and family heirlooms.
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Do a walk-through before leaving to ensure that all the items have been moved by our crew.
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Arriving at your new home:
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Give our driver and crew a tour of the new home to determine locations of any difficult items.
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Be explicit from the beginning on where you want your furniture placed, this will eliminate wasted time and expense.
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Provide the crew with an elevator key if necessary.
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Taking the time to be organized and prepared will ease the stress of your upcoming move.
Check your home insurance policy. Talk to your home insurance provider. A portion of the value of your goods may be covered during your move. You may want to consider purchasing extra coverage if needed.