Moving Checklist
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Moving Checklist For a Residential Move
Print a copy of this item checklist to receive an accurate moving quote from Paramount Moving.
At Least Six Months Before Your Move:
- Contact Paramount Moving Company to get a quote on your potential site-to-site move.
- Meet with a representative of Paramount Moving Company and bring your moving checklist.
- Read all our documentation carefully to be sure you understand it before signing any documents.
- Verify any need for insurance before making your final decision
- Sign the contract, being sure you have a hard and a soft copy.
At Least Four Months Before Your Move:
- List out what you own now that needs to be moved.
- List out what you had to get rid of; make a note of how and where you did that for future reference.
- Think about how to move large items (couch/large desks) and other difficult items (sculptures/paintings)
- Consider adding extra packing material to your checklist if needed: example–special pads/crates
- Check with Paramount Moving about moving materials they will provide and what you need to provide.
- Make certain that all expensive or irreplaceable items are included in your moving checklist.
- Work with Paramount Moving Services to create a budget* for your upcoming move:
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- * Suggestion: Create a spreadsheet program, put it into a secure file for easy reference.
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Special Considerations for Your Move:
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- For Children: Check on schools/daycare for specific documents needed
- Pets: Think through how your pet/pets will be transported with you*.
- * Note: (Paramount Moving will not take care of this for you.)
At Least Three Months Before Your Move:
- Set up a time for a walkthrough* of your new location with our Paramount Moving Representative
- *Remember to bring your moving checklist to refer to during the walkthrough (You may need to add or change things.)
- Begin cleaning out closets, the garage, and attic.
For In-City Moves:
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- Set up times to drive through or even walk through the area*.
- * Set up trips at least one or two times a month to get to know the area**:
- ** Example: Find important landmarks (statues/fountains/buildings/parks) or features (transit stops)
- Set up times to drive through or even walk through the area*.
- List out the utility companies you need to contact, as well as any financial institutions
- Decide how you will contact these companies and then contact them to set up any new services.
At Least Two Months Before Your Move (Part One)
- Make note of any unusually-shaped items to be moved to decide on the best way to move them.
- Double-check that your parking permit is valid for both current and future residences.
- List out contact numbers for each residence adding them to a special place on your checklist.
- ** Suggestion: On the back of this moving list, add your contact list to avoid it from being lost.
- Research and list out local medical facilities/doctors* for any concerns prior to moving
- Note: Add this information to your contacts list on the back of your moving checklist
- Request medical records from your existing doctors.
At Least Two Months Before Your Move (Part Two):
- Hold a garage sale or donate any unwanted things to charity or take them to recycle centres.
- Contact schools to arrange to transfer school records.
At Least One Month Before Your Move:
- Schedule packing times so that you will have fewer items to pack as your moving day approaches.
- Decide on a room you will use* for your packed boxes prior to your moving day.
- * Note (if needed): Consider renting/borrowing a storage space for your packed boxes.
- Make brightly-coloured labels to put on each packed box to help identify each box.*
- * Suggestions:
- Use one colour for each specific location.
- Use a separate colour for extra information (Red for Fragile or Blue for Extra-heavy)
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- Begin packing things that are not essential.
- Take pictures of your furniture and other expensive items to cross-reference after your move.
- Remove batteries and drain fluids from any machinery you will not use in the next few weeks.
- Set aside a special box for warranty information, receipts, and user manuals, especially for electronics.
- Update your address on all your mailing subscriptions.
Call or go online to contact:
- ( ) local postal service to set up a forwarding service for your mail to your new address.
- ( ) to cancel newspapers and cable TV and security
- ( ) to cancel pest control, cleaning help, lawn maintenance, and any other services you receive
- ( ) utility companies to arrange for disconnects of gas, electric, water, and telephone.
- ( ) utility companies in your new site to schedule similar connections for your new home.
- Request time off from your employer for the time of your move.
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- Suggestion: Requesting a Friday off may give you that long weekend to unpack and settle in.
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- Arrange for repairing any minor damage around your current home, especially if it is a rental.*
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- Note: Check with the landlord if these repairs will help you recover more funds from the damage deposit.
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- Service your transport vehicle, ensuring it is roadworthy, particularly for cross-country moves.
At Least Two Weeks Before Your Move:
Pack up these things:
- ( ) all your framed pictures and wall hangings.
- ( ) light and loose electronics
- ( ) power cords.
- ( ) seasonal equipment and clothing.
- For cross-country moves: look into hotels/motels to serve as an emergency residence.*
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- *Note: Sometimes there are unexpected delays preventing immediate occupancy.
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- If you have children, arrange childcare on moving day.
- Fill any prescription medications.
- Set aside a special place for things you will need for your final clean-up
A Week Before Your Moving Day (part one)
- Make an inventory as you carefully pack fragile and expensive items.
- Use casual clothing and towels as padding for dishes and fragile objects when packing them.
- Clean the stove and finish up any last-minute cleaning
- Clean the refrigerator, defrost it and dry.
- Finish all your packing.
- Prepare a snack of non-perishable and easily disposable items for the last day.
A Week Before Your Moving Day (part two)
- Get enough cash to take with you for various expenses.
- Say good-bye to your neighbours.
For cross-country moves:
- ( ) Pack overnight bags with essentials to prepare for unexpected delays.
- ( ) Consider making a “ moving-day” playlist or activities box to use to keep everyone entertained.
MOVING DAY:
- Keep in touch with Paramount Moving Services and make sure to point out items that need extra care.
- Remember to relax and enjoy your move!