Prepare For Your Move
with Our Moving Checklist
Once you have the move date set, that’s when you can start preparing. Following a few simple steps as you plan and prepare for your move can make it all go smoothly. From our experience, following these simple tips make a real difference.
Months in Advance:
Start by contacting us to plan your move far in advance of your moving date to ensure availability,
Make any other planning arrangements, such as getting utilities hooked up at the new place, appointments made, etc.
Get rid of any unwanted items – hold a yard sale, donate to charities, give away to friends or family etc.
Start by contacting us to plan your move far in advance of your moving date to ensure availability,
Make any other planning arrangements, such as getting utilities hooked up at the new place, appointments made, etc.
Get rid of any unwanted items – hold a yard sale, donate to charities, give away to friends or family etc.
One Week in Advance:
If you plan to do your own packing, this is when you should get serious about it.
Items you will need immediately should be labelled "unload first".
Easily breakable items such as glassware, pictures and mirrors should be extra carefully packed. Boxes should be sized according to weight (i.e., heavy items in smaller boxes, light items in bigger boxes).
Secure lids and tops on boxes and jars to prevent leakage.
Label box contents by room (i.e., kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, office).
Reserve an area in your home or office where goods not to be removed are placed and inform the mover.
Service and disconnect appliances in advance. Empty and defrost fridge and freezer the day before move.
Dispose of flammables before moving. We cannot transport gas, propane or combustible items.
Review with us to confirm all the details of your move.
Day of the Move:
Leave a phone number and forwarding address with a neighbour in case of emergency
Do a final clean with the house empty
Ensure all lights and any remaining appliances are turned off
Check all your belongings and note any damaged items on the inventory
After loading, take a final walkthrough of your house to ensure everything has been packed. Make sure all items have been removed from closets and cabinets.
In cold weather, allow your electronics to acclimatize before placing them in your new location.
Most importantly, when you need to move, call Putt's!
