Moving Tips

Helpful suggestions and moving tips to ensure the best experience possible:

  • Go through every room of your house and decide what you’d like to keep and what you can get rid of.
  • Order boxes and other supplies such as tape, Bubble Wrap, and permanent markers. Don’t forget to order specialty containers, such as dish barrels or wardrobe boxes.
  • Aim to finish your general packing a few days before your moving date. Then pack suitcases for everyone in the family with enough clothes to wear for your trip.
  • Arrange for servicemen to disconnect any appliances with special connections. This is not the responsibility of the mover.
  • See the motors of appliances such as washers and dryers are securely fastened down.
  • Take down any fixtures such as hangers and drapery rods if you will be taking them with you.
  • Arrange disposal of perishable goods from refrigerator, freezer or cupboards.
    • It is essential that the inside of refrigerators and freezers be completely dry.
  • Before the truck departs, check your closets, basements and garage for possible leftovers.
  • Arrange to take personal care of valuables such as jewellery, money, documents and furs.
  • Notify your utility companies of your change of address and arrange cessation of service.
  • Notify your Post Office, Life, Fire and Auto Insurance companies of your change of address.
  • If moving out of town, ask your dentist and physician to recommend members of their profession at your new location.
  • Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of your change of address so that your automobile and driver’s license will be correct.
  • If you subscribe to magazines, newspapers, credit cards or other such facilities, be sure they are notified of your new address.
  • Plants and pets are not the responsibility of moving companies, ensure to make special arrangements separately for the transport of all living things.
  • Arrange for transfer of your bank accounts and transfer memberships in clubs, churches, volunteer groups, etc.
  • If you pack small boxes with odds and ends, label them for later convenience.
  • For moves OUTSIDE of Canada your mover will supply you with pertinent information.