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Plan Your Move

HEMSTEDS MOVING & STORAGE

Plan Your Move

with Hemsteds Moving and Storage

Moving can feel overwhelming, but with the right plan, you’ll be settled in your new home with ease. Use this step-by-step guide to stay organized and ensure nothing gets left behind.

Four Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Contact Hemsteds Moving to schedule your move and secure your preferred date.
  • Walk through your home to sort items—decide what to keep, donate, or sell. A garage sale can help lighten the load.
  • Reach out to doctors and dentists to transfer medical records and request recommendations for providers near your new home.
  • Request refills on renewable prescriptions to avoid any lapse in medication.
  • Start the process of transferring school records if you have children.
  • Review your homeowner’s insurance policy to check for moving-related coverage.
  • Make sure your new home’s insurance is active for fire, theft, and personal property.
  • Update your personal insurance records to reflect your upcoming move.

Three Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Plan meals to use up perishable food before moving day.
  • Check for any outstanding tax obligations and settle them if necessary.
  • Arrange for major appliances to be serviced before moving them.
  • Identify and dispose of hazardous materials such as aerosols, flammables, corrosives, and ammunition—movers cannot transport these.
  • Empty propane tanks and drain fuel from lawnmowers and other outdoor equipment to ensure safe transport.

Two Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Book travel reservations if needed for your relocation.
  • Visit the Post Office to submit a change of address and notify magazine subscriptions of your move. Each person in the household must file a separate form.
  • Close or transfer credit accounts to avoid complications after you move.
  • Return borrowed items such as library books and collect anything you’ve loaned out. Pick up items in layaway, cold storage, or repair shops.
  • Schedule disconnections for utilities and subscription services at your current home.
  • Complete a “Welcome to Your New Home” information sheet for the new owners.
  • Safeguard your belongings by disposing of hazardous cleaning chemicals like drain cleaners and acids.

One Week Before Moving Day

  • Transfer bank accounts and request your credit bureau to update records in your new city.
  • Confirm travel reservations to avoid any last-minute issues.
  • Schedule the disconnection of cable and internet at your old home.
  • Set up utilities in your new home so everything is ready when you arrive.
  • Draw up a floor plan of your new home to simplify furniture placement on moving day.
  • If paying at delivery, prepare a certified check, money order, or cash unless billing is arranged through your employer or credit card.
  • Gather maps, snacks, games, and essentials for the trip.
  • Keep medications and important documents in a bag you’ll carry with you.
  • Contact your phone provider to arrange service at your new home and disconnect at your current location.
  • Drain garden hoses and lawnmower fuel to prevent spills during transport.
  • Pack suitcases with clothing and travel necessities for moving day.
  • Leave items for Hemsteds Moving to pack in their current location—it’s safer for fragile belongings like glassware to be packed directly from cabinets.

The Day Before Moving Day

  • Get the name, address, and contact details of your moving agent at the destination.
  • Set aside cleaning supplies, toiletries, and a coffee pot in a separate box to be loaded last and unloaded first.
  • Finish packing all suitcases and travel essentials.
  • Defrost, clean, and dry your refrigerator so it’s ready for transport.

Moving Day

  • Be available throughout the day to answer questions and oversee the moving process.
  • Walk through your home with the driver during the inventory check and sign the bill of lading.
  • Confirm your new address, delivery date, and any en-route accommodations with the moving team.
  • Do a final walkthrough to ensure all rooms and storage areas are empty.
  • Lock windows and doors, turn off lights, and transfer keys before leaving.

By following this guide, your move with Hemsteds Moving & Storage will be simple, efficient, and worry-free. Contact us today to get started!