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