Moving Checklist From TOMCO in Hayes, VA

Moving Checklist:

Our comprehensive checklist was designed to help you stay on track leading up to, during, and after your moving day.  Download it here:
TOMCO Moving Check List

8 Weeks Before Your Move

• Start collecting estimates from moving companies – including a free moving quote from TOMCO!
• Budget for moving expenses.
• Create a “move file” to keep track of quotes, receipts and other important information.
• Start researching your new community.

 7 Weeks Before Your Move

• Start compiling medical, dental, shot and prescription records.
• Ask doctors for referrals in your new city.
• Arrange to have school records and veterinarian records transferred.
• Gather copies of legal and financial records.
• Call your insurance agent to see what changes you need to make to your new policy.
• Contact health clubs, organization, and groups to cancel or transfer memberships.

6 Weeks Before Your Move

• Plan how you will move valuables and difficult to replace items (certified mail, or carry them with you).
• Begin purging your home. Separate items into those you will keep, donate or discard.
• Plan a garage sale.
• Start using items that can’t be moved such as frozen foods, bleach, and aerosols (check out 
  TOMCO Do Not Ship List).
• Call your insurance agent to see what changes you need to make to your new policy.
• Contact health clubs, organization, and groups to cancel or transfer memberships.

 5 Weeks Before Your Move

• Order boxes and moving supplies.
• Begin packing items you don’t use often.
• Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it is destined for.
• Pinpoint your move date.
• File a change of address with the Postal Service, or ask them to hold your mail at the post office in your new city.

 4 Weeks Before Your Move

• Reserve your move by calling 1-866-4U2-MOVE
• Notify these utility services of your move (both at your old and new locations):
• Electric
• Water
• Gas
• Telephone
• Cell phone
• Cable/Satellite and internet
• Sewer
• Trash Collection
• Make travel arrangements for your pets.
• Put copies of pet medical and immunization records in your move file. Host a garage sale.

3 Weeks Before Your Move

• Plan how to transport your plants
• Dispose of flammables, corrosives, and poisons. Read the TOMCO Do Not Ship List for a comprehensive
  list.
• Have your automobile serviced.

2 Weeks Before Your Move

• Notify these professional services of your move:
• Accountant
• Attorney
• Doctor
• Dentist
• Financial Planner
• Health Insurance Provider
• Insurance Agent
• Schools
• Notify these services/accounts of your move:
• Auto Finance Company
• Bank/Credit Union/Finance Companies
• Credit Card Companies
• Exterminator
• Health Club
• Home care service providers (lawn, exterminator, snow removal etc.)
• Laundry service
• Magazines
• Monthly memberships (Nexflix, book of the month, etc.)
• Newsletters
• Newspapers
• Pharmacy
• Store/Gas Charge Accounts
• Notify these government offices of your move:
• City/County Tax Assessor
• State Vehicle Registration
• Social Security Administration
• State/Federal Tax Bureau (IRS)
• Veterans Administration
• Confirm travel arrangements for pets and family.
• Plan meals for the last weeks to use up your food.
• Assemble a folder of important info about your house for the next home owner.

 1 Week Before Your Move

• Review your moving plans with your moving consultant. Email or call with questions.
• Contact your bank or credit card company if you are planning to pay for your move by debit or credit card.
• Print two copies of your bill of lading (BOL) to keep in your move file.
• Pack an essentials box to keep with you during the move.
• Drain gas and oil from lawn equipment, gas grills, heaters, etc.
• Drain water hoses and waterbeds.
• Measure furniture and doorways to determine if larger pieces will fit through the door.
• Empty and defrost refrigerator at least 24 hours before the move.
• Fill any prescriptions you will need during the move.

Moving Day Checklist

• Be familiar with our packing and loading tips and personally supervise hired labor.
• Place carpet, floor and door frame protectors throughout your home.
• Load goods in a pre-designated order, saving “last load” items for the rear of your shipment.
• Check every room and closet one last time to make sure nothing is left behind.
• Call the local service center to have your loaded moving trailer picked up.
• Leave a note with your new address so that future residents can forward stray mail.

Moving In Checklist

• Clean your new home, make sure everything is in working condition and make any repairs before your moving trailer arrives.
• Pick up any mail being held at the local post office
• Unload your items and begin organizing your new home.

After the Move Checklist

• Keep all receipts and documents in your move file and store it in an easy-to-remember location.
• Get a new driver’s license and automobile tags, register to vote, etc.
• Contact the local paper for a new subscription.
• Enjoy your new home!