Tour your house including the attic, garage, storage shed and decide which items should be discarded or donated to charity. Consider a garage sale
Contact your Jay's Moving representative and request an accurate estimate of your moving charges.
Begin to use up frozen food and staples. Buy only what you will use before moving. It is inadvisable to move frozen goods on the van over long distances.
Make your travel reservations for the trip - airline, hotel, rental car.
Arrange for transfer of records etc. Refer to Checklist
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WEEKS BEFORE MOVING
Arrange for transportation of pets including kennels. Check with your veterinarian.
Start preparing your plants for the move. Request the plant brochure from Jay's Moving.
Return library books, video tapes and other borrowed items. Collect anything lent or out for repairs / lay-away.
Dispose of flammables - paint, matches, pressure cans, cleaning fluids, etc.
Notify post office, mail order accounts, etc, of your pending change-of-address. Refer to Checklist
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WEEKS BEFORE MOVING
Draw up a floor plan on your new home and indicate furniture placement. It makes moving in twice as easy.
Set a date with a reliable service firm to prepare your appliances - washer, dryer, etc - for moving. Check with you Jay's agent for their recommendation.
Plan to discontinue utilities, delivery services, etc. Refer to Checklist
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WEEKS BEFORE MOVING
Prepare car for trip. Finish packing all suitcases and basic essentials. Plan to carry with you valuable documents, currency, jewellery.
Drain water from garden hoses and oil/fuel from power mower and other machinery.
Defrost and wipe dry fridge and freezer. Don't overlook the defrost water pan.
Take down curtain rods, shelves - items permanently attached. Dismantle large power tools such as lathes, grinders, etc.
Prepare a list of first minute items you will need upon arrival at your new home.
Packing Day __________________
Moving Day (Out) __________________
Moving Day (In) __________________
Have a clear workspace available for packers. Point out (a) fragile and valuable items; (b) items you will be taking with you; (c) anything to be left for the new owners.
Plan to stay home until van has left. Tour house with van operator during inventory, sign Bill of Lading, confirm new address and delivery date. Be sure to check destination contact phone numbers. Do final check for overlooked items. Make certain windows and doors are locked, utilities disconnected or turned off, keys transferred and lights turned out.
It is a good idea to be at your new home a day ahead of the van to verify utilities connected and floor plan correct. Check items unloaded with inventory. Make arrangements for reinstallation of appliances. Confirm unpacking requirements.
