Moving Tips

1. Make a list

2. Have plenty of supplies

3. Utilize wardrobe boxes 

4. Strategize wardrobe box use

5. Color coordinate



EIGHT WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE

•Obtain a floor plan of your new residence and decide what household items you want to keep.
•Begin an inventory of all household goods.
•Solicit estimates from several moving companies. Coast to Coast Moving Lines pricing is very competitive. Call us at 1-678-570-5738
•Contact your insurance agent, and ask them about your homeowners policy to determine whether your possessions are cove when moving.
•Establish a file for all moving papers and receipts.
•Arrange to transfer child(ren)'s school records.
•Book your job with Coast to Coast Moving Lines.



SIX WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE

•Begin search for good health-care professionals in your new location.
•Fill out post-office change of address cards.
•Send your new address to anyone that might need it -- insurance agents, credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, friends, relatives, etc.
•Clean out closets and dispose of all items that you will not be taking with you.
•Hold a moving/garage sale or donate items to charities.



FOUR WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE
•Start packing!!
•If Coast to Coast Movers is doing the packing, arrange for it to be done one or two days before loading begins.
•Send furniture, drapes and carpets for repair or cleaning as needed.
•Begin to use up overstocks of staple foods.
•Gather valuable personal papers that you may need at your destination location, including medical and dental records, school records, birth certificates, etc.
•Make travel plans and arrange any motel or other reservations.

THREE WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE
•Arrange to have utilities (gas, electric, phone, cable, water, etc.) disconnected in your present home, and connected at your new home.
•Ready car registration and insurance records for transfer.
•Notify State Motor Vehicle Bureau of your new address.
•Arrange for child care on moving day.
•If necessary, reserve apartment elevator for pickup and/or delivery dates.

TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE
•Arrange to move pets.
•Dispose of all items too dangerous to move, including flammable liquids.
•If necessary, have your automobile serviced and ready for the trip.

ONE WEEK BEFORE YOU MOVE
•Transfer all bank accounts.
•Cancel newspaper delivery.
•Have enough medication to last at least two weeks. Have prescriptions forwarded to a pharmacy at your new destination.
•Buy traveler's checks.
•Make arrangements to pay for your move.
•Withdraw items and close safety deposit boxes.

TWO DAYS BEFORE YOU MOVE
•Arrange for Coast to Coast Moving Lines to pack your goods (unless doing it yourself).
•Defrost and dry refrigerators and freezers to be moved.
•Set aside valuable items to carry with you including jewelry, vital documents, money and valuable small items.

MOVING DAY
•Be on hand to answer questions and give directions to movers and stay until they are finished.
•Accompany our driver for inventory of your household goods.
•Complete information on bill of lading and carefully read the document before you sign it.
•Make sure you have your copies of the bill of lading and inventory.
•Keep the bill of lading until your possessions are delivered, the charges are paid, and any claims are settled.
•Before the van leaves, take one final look through the house to make certain nothing has been left behind.
•Give the our driver directions to your new home.
•Notify our driver where you can be reached during the move.

DELIVERY DAY
•Be on hand to answer any questions and give directions.
•You must pay the our driver before your goods can be unloaded. This is a Federal requirement for interstate moves.
•Supervise unloading and unpacking.
•Check carefully for any damaged or missing items.
•Note on the inventory any damaged boxes or obvious damage to unboxed items before you sign anything.

HAPPY MOVING!