Get Prepared. We’ll help.
Watford Moving understands that preparing for your move in advance can make all the difference in the world. By tackling the items on your list one at a time, you can save yourself a headache or two.
Here’s some advice that might serve you well:
One Month Until Move
- Contact telephone company to set up reconnection/installation.
- Inform gas and electricity providers that you will be the new property owner or tenent.
- Start collecting packing materials.
- Start sorting your stuff into three piles: "Keep". "Toss". "Give Away".
Two Weeks Until Move
- Book moving company
- Arrange for post office to forward your mail.
- Make arrangements for day care for your pets or children on the day of the move.
- Start packing things you won’t need until after your move.
- Cancel any monthly household services, e.g. newspaper delivery.
One Week Until Move
- Arrange for final bills to be paid.
- Have meters read and pay any outstanding amount.
- Confirm arrangements with utility companies.
- Arrange the exchange of keys.
- Decide what each room in the new home will be used for.
- Start cleaning rooms in the house, condo or apartment.
- Consider any storage options you may need.
One Day Until Move
- Seal and label all boxes.
- When possible, move items toward location of moving truck, like the garage.
- Pack a container for emergency supplies.
- Defrost fridge/freezer.
- Finish cleaning the house, condo or apartment.
Day of Move
- Disconnect any remaining appliances.
- Close and lock doors and windows.
- Turn off all lights.
- Account for all items at new location.