Every successful move begins with planning -- and the more you
have completed before move day, the more relaxed you'll feel when
you do move.
Feel free to print out and consider this list for a worry-free
move.
Make changes in services and provide a
forwarding address to:
Utilities
Insurance agencies
Health care professionals
Creditors
Publications
Organizations
Clubs
Finish up frozen foods, canned goods and other
household items.
Notify the Post Office of your new or
temporary address.
Gather the personal records you will need for
new bank accounts, new employers and new
healthcare professionals.
Dispose of flammables and drain power mower or
other machinery to be moved.
Have rugs and drapes that are being shipped
cleaned; leave them wrapped for transport.
Arrange servicing for appliances.
Coordinate the disconnection of utilities at
origin and the hook-up of utilities at
destination. Be sure to leave your phone service
on for the loading day and have service available
on delivery day at the destination.
Cancel newspapers, cable and delivery
services.
Arrange transportation of pets.
Locate required pet health certificates and
tags that prove inoculation.
Confirm move schedule with your Suddath
representative.
Make lodging reservations, if necessary.
Obtain traveler's checks and/or cash for trip.
Set aside and inventory those items you will
personally take with you.
Have laundry finished and packed.
Clean refrigerator and freezer and leave doors
open until move -- then tape box of baking soda
inside appliances to help prevent musty smells
