Move-In Checklist
The chaos of the move in can be reduced with a thorough understanding of what you should expect and with proper planning
The first few days in your new home will be much more comfortable if you have electricity, water and heating or air conditioning! It’s also a good time to choose one of the Internet services providers available in your area.
- Change over electricity and water services a week before move in.
- Set up internet and streaming options to be ready to watch the big game.
- Consider hiring a babysitter if you have small children and put pets somewhere where they will be out of the way and safe.
- Start with a fresh palette by cleaning your new home before the movers arrive.
- Be prepared to pay your driver or the company for the moving services. Please refer to “How and When I should Pay” under “FAQs” for specific pay details or call your Sales Representative.
- If you can, have two people in the new home on move-in day. One person can make sure everything from your inventory list is unloaded and checked off and the other can tell the movers where you would like the items placed.
- Develop a plan for where you would like to have your furniture placed in the home, even if it’s a simple drawing. This will help provide guidance to your movers as items come off the truck.
- Check items off the inventory list as they are unloaded from the truck. If you discover that anything is missing, talk to your crew leader right away to document what may be missing. It is possible that the item was not checked off by accident and can be located in the home somewhere.