Planning Your Move

Moving day

  1. Make sure the movers will have truck parking as close as possible to your door.
  2. Get elevator key from your building manager if applicable.
  3. Disassemble beds and collapse bed-frames.
  4. Disconnect appliances that will be moved.
  5. Pack the goods you will need FIRST, LAST. Mark these boxes OPEN FIRST.
  6. Stuff you will need immediately includes:
    • Hand Tools
    • Cleaning Supplies
    • Shower Curtain and Towels
    • Toilet Paper and Toiletries
    • Favourite Toys
    • Alarm Clock
    • Coffee Maker
    • Telephone
    • Remote Controls
  7. Make sure that the movers will have a clear path to all furniture throughout your house. Stack boxes against the walls, not on top of furniture. Make sure that any items that you will be taking yourself are clearly marked and put aside.
  8. If possible, send pets and young children to friends or neighbours so they will not be underfoot.
  9. In most cases, it is not necessary for you to remain at your home during the entire move. Please inform the movers if you will be leaving early.
  10. You are always welcome to help move your belongings. For your own safety and insurance reasons, please;
  11. Let the movers move all furniture.
  12. Bring items to loading area (lawn or driveway) only.
  13. Do not enter the moving van after moving has begun.

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