MOVING TIPS
Getting organized is the name of the game when your moving
date is just weeks away. So Griffin Moving Services has put together this handy time
table so you can make sure you do the items necessary to make your moving process as
smooth as possible.
4 Weeks Before
- Contact Griffin Moving Services for your free, no obligation
estimate.
- Notify the Post office of your new address and send
change-of-address cards to friends, relatives and periodicals. You can do so on-line at http://www.usps.com
- Arrange for any repairs or installations in your new home.
- Obtain forms for transferring drivers license(s) and applying
for credit.
- Notify school(s) of children's transfer. Check into
pre-registration procedures for the new schools.
3 Weeks Before
- Send drapes, carpets, furniture for repairs or cleaning.
- Arrange to have utilities, appliances and telephone
disconnected and arrange for utility and telephone hook-up in your new home.
- Obtain dental and medical records to take with you.
- If you are planning on packing yourself, now is a good time to
start!
- Make any travel arrangements, including interim hotel
reservations and car rental.
- Decide what to move and what to give away. Have a garage sale!
2 Weeks Before
- Return library books and anything borrowed from friends or
neighbors.
- Relax! Take the family for a farewell drive to some of the
places you've loved. Have a "going away" party for the kids and their friends.
- Take care of bills, stocks and investments.
- Take pet(s) to veterinarian for immunization and preparation
for trip.
- Pay and pick up any store layaways or items that are being
cleaned, stored or repaired.
- Arrange for the transfer of any bank or other accounts.
- Drain oil and gasoline from power equipment.
- Have car prepared for the trip. Check tires, brakes,
windshield wipers, etc.
1 Week Before
- Transfer prescriptions.
- Arrange for delivery services to be discontinued - newspapers,
etc.
- Start gathering those items to take with you on your trip.
Just Days Before
- Pack luggage.
- Defrost and dry refrigerator and freezer to be moved.
- Obtain cash or travelers checks for trip expenses.
- Pack immediate needs such as coffee pot, a few dishes, pots
and pans, towels, soap and bedding.
- Complete any packing you are doing yourself!
Remember, if you have any questions regarding moving, contact
Griffin Moving Services, we're more than happy to help!
Additional Information:
Answers to general questions about
your move
How to pack household goods
Moving Pets
Moving Antiques
Moving Waterbeds
Moving Personal Computers
Items that can not be transported by a
moving company
Items to do prior to moving day
Things to do on Pack
Day
Things to do on Load Day
Things to do on Delivery Day
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