Useful Tools
The Moving Process
| · | Plan your desired service; local move, long distance, or even storage service |
| · | Make a detailed list of all the items that you are moving, you may find it helpful to use our "Volume Estimator" to prepare your list. |
| · | Once you have your list, identify which items are fragile, which are hazardous materials, and which items are unique and will require special care. |
| · | Now it is the time to consult with a moving consultant, you can do that by requesting a "Quote" from several companies, some companies will offer a free visual estimate if your move requires packing services or is of larger number of rooms or weight, it is recommended that you ask for a visual estimate if you require packing or you are moving a large house or apartment |
| · | Compare and evaluate the companies with "How To Choose A Mover" |
| · | It is recommended to secure a date and time with a moving company, this is done usually with a deposit |
| · | Go through our "Moving Check List", and mark items as you get closer to the moving date |
| · | Almost all moving companies will make a confirmation call the day before your are moving to confirm the move, if you do not receive a call from your moving company, make sure you call them. |
| · | Congratulations You Are Moving! |
The Moving Check List
| Utilities | Personal Accounts |
| Electric | Pharmacy |
| Gas | Dry Cleaner |
| Water | Lawn Service |
| Telephone | Banks/Finance Companies |
| Sewer Distric | Credit Card Companies |
| Trash | Laundry Service |
| Cable/Satellite | Auto Finance Company |
| Fuel (Oil/Propane) | Health Club |
| Professional Services | Kids's School/Collage |
| Doctor | Publications |
| Dentist | Newspapers |
| Accountant | Magazines |
| Lawyer | Newsletters |
| Broker | Professional Journals |
| Insurance Agency | |
| Goverment Offices | |
| Dept. of Motor Vehicles | |
| Social Security Administration | |
| State Federal Tax Bureaus | |
| City/County Tax Assessor |
Four To Six Weeks prior to moving day
| · | Contact a Trusted consultant, set a time & date for a visual estimate at your home |
| · | If the company you work for is paying for your move, refer to their moving policy to determine the services you desire |
| · | Write down the moving services you request such as; Packing, Storage , Etc' Trusted dose recommends the use of our proffesional packers |
| · | Be very accurate in reporting the items that you are moving Any items you fail to disclose or that will be added to the shipment later will increase the move cost, even if you have been given a binding estimate |
| · | Carefully read your rights and responsibilities manual, it will provide explanation regarding the movers as well |
Three To Four weeks prior to moving day
| · | Change of address with the "USPS" is very important, because every piece of mail that will be send to the old address, automatically will arrive at the new address, this procedure will ensure that you will not lose any mail |
| · | Prepare your own list of any friends, businesses, Etc' that you will need to notify about your move, The list above was constructed to help you in that process |
Two to Three weeks before the moving day
| · | Have a garage sale, or some kind of an auction service, "www.Craigslist.org" has good resources |
| · | Donations are always a good way, both by helping others, and by getting rid of items you no longer desire & need |
| · | Now it is the best time to start feasting on all the frozen foods lying in the fridge, also try to use up as much canned food as possible |
| · | Contact your Trusted consultant, and inform him of any changes that have occurred to additional/less items, and other required services If you have changes at the pick up point or at delivery, it is most important that you inform your consultant |
| · | Trusted also has a car shipping service, and we can provide you with different car shipping service providers for you to go on your own |
| · | Review your earlier steps to see the progress, and if you have left out items and tasks |
One Week before the moving day
| · | Trusted cannot safely transport your plants because they may suffer from lack of water & light, as well as temperature changes inside the moving van |
| · | Some states do not allow import of certain type of plants from another state |
Pets & Plants:
Alternatives:
| · | Give away plants to neighbors & friends or relatives |
| · | At your garage sale, you can sell or give away the plants |
| · | Some cities may take your plants for landscaping projects around the city |
| · | For pets, most states require health certificate and rabies inoculations, attach the certificate and rabies tags onto your dogs collar |
| · | Arrange for safe transportation of your pets, if you are driving with your car it will be wise to take them with you, if not then via Air is the second best option |
| · | If you are not ready to settel at your new place, a kennel is a good place for your pet to stay at until you are ready to move in |
| · | Collect all items from you dry cleaning, storage units, and any other items that are being serviced somewhere |
| · | Return all items such as DVD, books, and any other borrowed items from businesses, friends, and neighbors Make sure you will receive all items that you have given for use |
One day before moving day
| · | If you are using our full packing service, work with the foreman of the crew as much as possible, point out of any fragile items that will need special care set aside items you do not wish to be packed or moved |
| · | If your are doing your own packing, make sure that you have everything ready to be moved, and that you have followed our packing tips for proper packing |
| · | Empty out your fridge, and washer/dryer, so when they will be wrapped they will be empty and dry Also unplug any other electronics you have and back up all important information |
| · | Check all hidden cabinets, deep closets, and in door storage units for left behind items |
| · | If you would like our crew to service any electrical items such as your washer/dryer, please note that there is a charge for servicing such items |
Moving day
| · | Check with the foreman and verify all the information regarding your move If you do not understand certain items in your contract please refer them to your foreman for explanation |
| · | Make sure that all of your household goods are being loaded onto the moving van, take a last tour around the premises to look for any items that have been left behind, then you can sign the inventory list and get a copy |
| · | It is important that you leave the phone service working on the day of the move |
| · | Make sure that all remaining electrical and gas related appliances have been shut off |
Delivery day
| · | You will be contacted by phone 24-48 hours prior to the arrival of the foreman, please confirm with him the delivery details |
| · | On the delivery day make sure you have reserved a space for the moving van to park in front of the residence, in order for having a perfect move please be present on site until the delivery is complete and you have signed and received your copy of the paperwork |
| · | Go through the inventory list and mark the items as they are being unloaded |
| · | Make sure that you direct the crew to where you would like your furniture and items to be placed |
| · | Some electronics needs time to adjust to temperature changes, we recommend that you do not operate them for 12 hours from the completion of your move |
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