San Jose Movers - Moving Tips

21 to 14 days before you move

• Get rid of anything you are not bringing with you
• Find out where to dispose of house old chemicals like old paint
• Make a list of everything you are bringing to your new home
• Find out the replacement value of all belongings for insurance purposes
• Fill out a change of address form, and notify friends, family and other of your new address
• Fill out an IRS change of address form
• Get copies of your medical and dental records
• Get copies of veterinary records if necessary
• If your are moving out of state, find out about auto licensing and the insurance
• If you’re moving in State, find out where and how to change your address on your drivers license
• Notify your kids school and have their records transfer to their new schools
• Return any cable equipment
• Make hotel and airline reservations if you need them

14 to 8 days before you move

• Returned library books or any borrowed items
• Collected all the item we may have loaned out
• Make arrangements to disconnect gas, electric and other utilities
• Arrange to have major appliances prepare for the move

7 to 2 days before you move

• Get rid of all flammables
• Figure out what you are bringing with you, like TV antenna or shelves
• Pack a suitcase with the cloths and toiletries you’ll need the first few days in your new home
• Pack special box with other essentials you’ll need for the first few days (make sure that you mark this box “do Not move”)

The day before moving day

• Take down curtains, curtain rods
• Empty defrost and clean your refrigerator, make sure it has at least 24 hours of air dry
• Clean and air your stove
• Plan your breakfast, paper plates service is fine, eating something on the road is better
• Pack your personal belongings except your alarm clock
• Go to sleep early, you’ll be glad the next day

Moving Day

• Collect all keys to locking items, put them in a safe place
• trip the beds, but leave them intact, we”ll dismantle them
• Make sure you’re at home when the movers arrive, so you can sign a “bill of lading”
• Make sure everything has been readied for the move
• Keep your sign of “bill of lading” in easily accessible place
• Make sure the drive has the correct deliver address and phone number
• Confirm the expected delivery time with the driver
• Before you leave, do a final walk through of every room, check all closets and cabinets

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