Checklist for Moving

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• PRIOR TO MOVE

  __ Empty trash-baskets, ashtrays, diaper pails.

  __ Make sure anything needed in-transit is separated.

  __ Put jewelry, coin collections, etc into your suitcase.

  __ Put birth certificates, hours & important papers into suitcase.

  __ Clean out refrigerator. Dispose of perishables.

  __ Take down anything nailed or screwed into walls.

  __ Dispose of flammables & combustibles: bleaches, paints aerosols.

  __ Computer: secure your hard-drive and disconnect.

  __ Empty: lawnmowers, radiators, tanks of fuel.

  __ Take draperies down and hang on hanger or fold.

  __ Complete our statement of customer responsibility.

  __ We cannot by law move plants to some states. For questions please feel free to call our office.

• MOVE DAY

  __ Secure your pets.

  __ Make sure appliances, satellite, swing sets, pool tables, trampolines, etc have been disconnected by either yourself or a service company arranged.

  __ Remove snow from driveway and sidewalks. Salt if needed.

  __ Place your luggage and needed items in car or closet with a sign “don’t move”.

  __ Show crew the items in your home that need special attention or insurance.

  __ Give crew leader the filled out statement of customer responsibility.

  __ Before signing anything: walk through home and make sure all is loaded.

  **If anything is left at residence, it is your responsibility**

  **any discrepancies, note on inventory-or call our office**

• DELIVERY DAY

  __ Secure pets, remove snow, plug in phone.

  __ Ask driver for copy of the inventory.

  __ Stand near doorway of your home and “check-off” items on inventory, as well as give general directions as to placement in your home.

  __ Once truck is empty, confirm all items received.

  __ Advise driver what, if anything needs to be unpacked. NOTE: unpacking is removing contents of cartons and placing on a designated surface.

  __ Open any box that had a high value item noted on statement on inventory.

  **This document is the acceptable proof of missing items**

  **Call our office immediately for a “tracer” and a claim form**

  **Do not discard any item damaged*