Moving Checklist

Fill out change address forms

☐Post Office

☐School

☐Bank and credit cards

☐Insurance

☐Hydro

☐Union Gas

☐Drivers and other Licences

☐Any Subscriptions

☐Phone, cable, and internet provider

☐Doctor, dentist, and lawyer

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Start packing things that you won't be needing this month. Garage, basement, or storage areas are usually a good place to start 

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Pack everything thats left

• Use paper plates and cups for a day or two before the move 

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Defrost The freezer

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Prepare meals for moving day

• Sandwiches are always great as they are easy to grab

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Prepare for payment of move

• make sure your credit limit is high enough, withdrawal cash, or make sure you have sufficient funds to cover the cost of the move

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Finish up most of the packing 

• Remember to label boxes

• Securely tape closed all boxes

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Pack yourself a bag of essentials for a few days

• ​Include a change of clothes, towels, toiletries, credit cards, cheques, medications, and bandaids 

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Make arrangements or dispose of flammable or hazardous materials 

• Items such as gasoline, propane tanks and paint cans

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Confirm your move with us 

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We will contact you when we are on our way

• Make sure that the driveway or road in front of the house is clear for the truck

• Have a clear path to the door this includes removing any snow in the way

• Make sure to be home when movers arrive

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Do an initial walkthrough 

• Point out any special concerns

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Make sure the delivery address is ready to go

• Ensure you have the keys to your new home

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Confirm with the movers the correct delivery address

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