Whether you're vacating state, or simply moving across the street, there are lots of things to keep an eye on when you're moving your life. This checklist helps regional and cross nation movers alike remain focused and in control.
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8 Weeks Before Moving Day
Create your "Move File" to keep track of all quotes, receipts, and other important information.
Make certain your PODS moving container is set up to reach a date that offers you sufficient time to load all your belongings. You might desire to have it as early as a few days, weeks, or a month prior to your relocation date. You can keep your PODS container for as long as you need, so you can load and pack at your own pace and on your schedule.
If you need labor aid, start gathering quotes from packing and filling business. We're delighted to refer you to a trusted regional labor company.
If you plan to deliver your vehicles, start getting quotes from vehicle shipping business. Again, we can help link you to a credible vehicle shipper.
Contact the regional Chamber of Commerce if you're relocating to another state and request a brand-new resident packet.
Begin investigating your brand-new home town or neighborhood online.
Produce a flooring strategy of your brand-new home for furniture and home appliance positioning.
If essential, schedule work by carpenters, painters, roofing contractors, others, and plumbers so your new home is all set when you move in.
Make an inventory of your home items and start eliminating clutter. Start with the attic, basement, garage, and other storage areas.
Start preparing for the yard sales you will hold 3 weeks before your relocation.
Contact your accounting professional or the Internal Revenue Service for possible tax reductions for your move.
Collect your personal and household records including medical, oral, veterinary and school records, monetary and legal files, birth certificates, passports, and insurance coverage files to keep with you.
Check to make sure that you have enough area for delivery of your PODS container. The PODS shipment system needs a clearance of 12 feet in width, 15 feet in height, and 26 feet in length.
Take a look at if your house owner association, apartment or condo or condominium complex have any restrictions concerning the placement of moving trucks or portable containers on, or near, your home.
If you're considering street placement, consult local authorities to see if it's allowed or if a permit is needed. The PODS driver will not be able to drop off the container without it if one is needed. Your PODS representative can help figure out if street positioning is allowed or permits are required in your location.
Make sure to fill out the needed Gypsy Moth Form if you are moving from a gypsy moth quarantine state, specifically if you are relocating to California from any other state.
6 Weeks Prior To Moving Day
Order supplies such as boxes and tape from PODSboxes.com to safeguard your items from damage throughout transportation. Moving blankets can be leased or bought from most places. Your PODS Consumer Care Partner can help you with this while arranging your container for delivery.
Modification banks if your current bank does not have branches in your new community.
Ask your doctor and other healthcare companies for recommendations.
Have your antiques, pieces of art, musical instruments, and other belongings assessed. As we do not advise keeping prized possessions in PODS containers, begin making arrangements for their transport to your new house.
4 Weeks Prior To Moving Day
Start arranging and loading your personal belongings. Make sure to label all of your moving boxes as you pack them to make the unpacking process much smoother. Provide us a call and let us understand so we can drop off the number of containers you require if you determine you require additional PODS containers for your move.
If you are leasing, start cleaning as you pack so that you do not have such an overwhelming task when moving day comes around. Remember, if you want to get your complete deposit back, you will need to clean locations of your house that are generally neglected, such as vents and behind home appliances such as the fridge and stove.
Contact your insurance provider to verify your possessions are covered throughout transit. Sign up for PODS' Contents Protection Alternative if needed.
Set up connection of utility services at your brand-new house, including electricity, water, sewage, cable television, Telephone, waste, and web disposal services.
Schedule the disconnection of energy services at your old home. Don't forget to disconnect the day after you move and link the day before you show up at your new house. If you have any "final month" deposits with services such as the electric business, make certain to request your refund.
Submit a modification of address with the U.S. Postal Service and get USPS Mover's Guide at your local post office.
Purchase locks for your new home or set up to have them set up upon moving in.
Go to PODS.com/ packing to view our video on packaging and loading. We have some really useful suggestions!
Schedule cleansing and repairs at your home.
Make any needed travel strategies for your relocation.
Begin utilizing up frozen foods and cleaning up products that can not be moved.
Make a list of your family members, companies, and buddies to notify.
3 Weeks Prior To Moving Day
Hold your moving sale or offer products online through websites such as eBay or letgo. Contribute remaining items to charities.
Effectively dispose of products that you can't throw or move out, such as chemicals, pesticides, combustible liquids, and batteries.
Cancel your newspaper shipment service.
Modification the address of your magazine subscriptions.
2 Weeks Prior To Moving
Service your car in preparation for the relocation.
Return any borrowed products such as library books, and retrieve items that you have actually lent to others.
Prepare vehicle registrations for transfer if you are moving from one state to another.
Transfer all your prescriptions and make sure you have an adequate supply of medications during your relocation.
Assemble a file folder of info to leave for the brand-new owner of your home.
Order new checks so they're ready by moving day.
1 Week Before Moving Day
Send change-of-address cards to everyone who will require to call you at your brand-new address.
Pack a bag with your checkbook, charge card, identification, flashlight, secrets, and smart phone battery charger. If you're moving long-distance, pack toiletries, paper plates and cups, towels, a travel alarm clock, bottled water, an emergency treatment package, and games for the kids as well.
Load a travel suitcase with clothes and other individual products.
Keep it with you as you may not get around to connecting and unloading that large-screen TELEVISION for a couple of days if you have a tablet computer system.
The Day Prior To Moving Day
End up filling your PODS container. You must receive an automated call from PODS informing you of your approximated pick-up time.
Confirm your PODS container pickup, shipment date, and address at your brand-new home by logging into your account at PODS.com. Ensure your PODS container keys are in your possession.
Get enough money for your travel costs.
Empty and close your safe deposit box.
Drain your power devices of oil and gas.
If needed, verify your travel reservations.
Empty, thaw, and clean your fridge and freezer at least 24 hours prior to moving day.
Vacuum and make arrangements for getting rid of any remaining garbage.
Disconnect and prepare your major devices for moving.
Set aside any items that will take a trip check this link right here now separately with you.
If you're driving to a brand-new city, pack a cooler with beverages and snacks.
Pack a box of items that you will require right away at your brand-new home and label this box "load last." Place this box closest to the PODS container door so that you can access it right now.
If pets are traveling with you, ensure you have an appropriate supply of food, medications, leashes, a travel cage, and a water dish crammed in the car.
Moving Day
Remember of your energy readings. Guarantee your energies have actually been linked at your new home.
Leave a note with your contact details in your home so that the brand-new residents can forward any stray mail or products left.
Keep a good friend or family member notified of your moving schedule and contact information in case of an emergency or unforeseen event.
Inspect every space, closet, cabinet, and attic one last time before deciding whatever is filled.
When dumping your container into your new home, check your possessions carefully as soon as possible and note any damaged products.