With good planning, the process of moving locations can be a hassle-free and smooth affair. Here is a checklist that will help you plan ahead:

1) Get quotations from more than one reputed moving company; it’s a good idea to rely on ‘moving operator provider’ websites that provide several customized quotes from the moving operators listed on that website to improve the efficiency of your search for the perfect moving operator for you.

2) Segregate your belongings as follows:

a) Pack important documents and valuable articles safely and keep it aside, along with the articles that you intend to carry with you (not along with the consignment that will be shipped).

b) Pack the things that can be shipped as a consignment to your new place separately.

c) Discard or dispose off items that you will not need or are not worth transporting.

d) Set aside essentials like the refrigerator, stove and cookery articles to be packed a before the day of moving.

e) NOTE: Packing is best handled by professionals; however, in case you prefer to do it yourself, do take adequate help from the right resources to avoid problems.

3) Prepare your family:

a) Make sure that you and your family members have your medical reports updated.
b) Obtain transfer documents from schools in case of school-going children.

c) If you have a pet and intend to take it along with you, procure the necessary medical checkup documents and tips for safe transportation.

4) Managing utilities:

a) Request for the disconnection of your phone, discontinuation of the newspaper and other supplies or services such as cleaning services, snow removers, pool maintenance, window cleaners, landscapers etc.

b) Advise the Post Office of your move and complete change of address cards.

c) A week before your moving, drain or dispose off gas, oil and water.

5) Inform your insurance companies and get the necessary information.

6) Clear any outstanding realty taxes on your current property.

7) Arrange for any work to be completed at your new home.

8) Notify financial organizations like credit card companies of your move.

9) Call up your chosen movers a week in advance and reconfirm the picking / packing and delivery dates.

We wish you a safe relocation to your destination!