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How to Prepare
There’s a lot to consider as you prepare for your move. We’ll take care of the professional packing, if you wish, and all the heavy lifting. But, here’s a list of things that you might need to consider.
Leading up to moving day:
Check out reputable movers and get written estimates. Consider if you would like your items professionally packed or if you’ll be doing that yourself.
Create a move file to store information and collect expense receipts.
Check school schedules and enrollment requirements.
Get auto insurance quote for your new state if needed.
Complete a change-of-address with the post office online.
Aside from friends and family, make sure you provide your new address to medical facilities, schools, magazines to which you subscribe.
Have a garage sale. Donate anything that isn't sold to a reputable charity. You can find reputable tax deductable charities by visiting the IRS website.
Arrange to pick up school records or have them sent to the new schools.
Obtain appraisals for high-value items.
Notify your utilities and local services of disconnect dates. Contact new utilities and tell them when to begin service, if you know.
Properly dispose of flammables such as aerosol cans, cleaning fluids, paint, ammunition, weed killer and acids.
Drain oil and gas from your lawn mower and other power equipment.
Clean the refrigerator and the freezer; allow them to dry one or two days with the doors open. Remember to block the doors to keep them from closing if you have small children or pets.
If you decided on DIY packing we can sell you boxes. Also, be sure to clearly label the contents and the room to which it should be delivered.
Separate items you don't want Bekins to pack, such as suitcases, and segregate from the items we’ll be packing/moving.
Pack prescriptions and immediate necessities in an easy-to-access suitcase. If you are traveling by air, do not check this bag.
Contact your homeowners insurance company at least 24 hours before you release your belongings to Bekins.
Finally moving day has arrived. Here are some last items to consider:
Be on hand at your home when we arrive and during the move in case there are questions.
Discuss the delivery arrangements with your myBekins Moving Coordinator.
Strip the linens off your beds so we can take them apart as needed.
Let us know how to get in touch with you during transit and all the contact details at your new home. (cell phones, emails, SMS/text, smoke signals, etc.)
Relax and let us do our job.
Once we arrive with your belongings you’ll want to:
Check off the goods as they arrive so you know everything is there and help direct us to the right room.
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