Moving Day Tips

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• Be present to answer questions and give directions to the movers.

• Stay until they finish.

• Accompany the movers as they inventory your household goods and resolve any questions regarding the condition of materials being moved.

• Before the moving van leaves, take one final look throughout the house to make certain nothing has been left behind.

• Give the driver directions to your new house.

• Inform the driver and the moving company of where you can be reached during the move.

• If you are donating or throwing items away, ask your movers. They may be able to take things off your hands and save yourself a trip to the dump.

• Items that are not going, have in a designated area or clearly labeled.

• Make sure to put an extra layer of tape on the bottom of heavy or fragile boxes.

• Offer your movers water. Hydration is key.

• Keep animals in a room not being entered. Most cases the doors will be left open.

• Have a stocked bathroom available for your movers to use if necessary.

• If moving short distances shuttling over delicate breakables in vehicles will allow more space for larger furniture items to fit in one trip.

• If items are being disassembled please have Ziploc bags for loose screws.

• Washer & Dryer units must be disconnected by the homeowner.

• If you have glass cabinets please have spare cardboard boxes to wrap outer layers.

• Removable shelves should be removed for transport.

• Wardrobe boxes are great for tall miscellaneous items.

• Do not water plants, leaking may cause damage.

• Take all liquids in your vehicle or cab of truck.