As you read on, you will find a countdown of important tasks to complete, provided by Wheaton World Wide Moving, as you plan for your move. To view the complete list of tasks, visit www.wheatonworldwide.lndo.site
4 Weeks:
- File a change of address form with the Post Office
- Decide which items can be sold, discarded or donated to charity
- Notify the local utilities at your origin/destination to have service turned off/on as needed
3 Weeks:
- Decide which items you will be packing yourself
- Sketch out a general floor plan of your new home to determine placement of furniture
- Transfer insurance to cover fire, theft and personal property at your new home
2 Weeks:
- Dispose of flammable items such as gasoline, matches, bleach, cleaning fluids and aerosol cans
- Discontinue regular services like newspaper delivery, trash pick-up and lawn service
- Finalize your plans for larger items (TV antenna, swing set, trampoline, etc.)
1 Week:
- Make arrangements to disconnect/connect local phone service at your origin/destination
- Use up all frozen foods or give them away
- Drain the fuel from lawnmowers and other gas-powered equipment
1 Day Before:
- Pack a carton of things you’ll need as soon as you arrive at your new home
- Defrost, clean and dry your refrigerator
Moving Day:
- Plan to be at your current home when your driver arrives and throughout the loading of your shipment
- Make a final tour of your home/property; verify nothing has been overlooked
