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Moving Tips

Based on our years of experience, we have compiled a series of helpful hints and useful suggestions to assist you in organizing and planning your next move. 

4 Weeks before the move

  • Contact SWVA Moving & Storage for your free, no obligation estimate.

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  • Notify the post office of your new address and send change-of-address cards to friends, relatives, and periodicals. You can do so online at www.usps.com.

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  • Arrange for any repairs or installations in your new home.

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  • Obtain forms for transferring drivers licenses and applying for credit.

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  • Notify schools of children’s transfer. Check into pre-registration procedures for the new schools.

3 Weeks before the move

  • Send drapes, carpets, furniture for repairs or cleaning.

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  • Arrange to have utilities, appliances and telephone disconnected and arrange for utility and telephone hook-up in your new home.

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  • Obtain dental and medical records to take with you.
     

  • If you are planning on packing yourself, now is a good time to start! View our Packing Tips for more info on self packing.

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  • Make any travel arrangements, including interim hotel reservations and car rental.

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  • Decide what to move and what to give away. Have a garage sale!

2 Weeks before the move

  • Return library books and anything borrowed from friends or neighbors.
     

  • Relax! Take the family for a farewell drive to some of the places you’ve loved. Have a “going away” party for the kids and their friends.
     

  • Take care of bills, stocks and investments.
     

  • Take pets to veterinarian for immunization and preparation for trip.
     

  • Pay and pick up any store layaways or items that are being cleaned, stored or repaired.
     

  • Arrange for the transfer of any bank or other accounts.
     

  • Drain oil and gasoline from power equipment.
     

  • Have car prepared for the trip. Check tires, brakes, windshield wipers, etc.

1 Week before the move

  • Transfer your prescriptions.

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  • Arrange for delivery services to be discontinued – newspapers, etc.

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  • Start gathering those items to take with you on your trip.

Week of the Move

  • Pack luggage.

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  • Defrost and dry refrigerator and freezer to be moved.
     

  • Obtain cash or travelers checks for trip expenses.
     

  • Pack immediate needs such as medications, important papers, coffee pot, a few dishes, pots and pans, towels, soap, and bedding.
     

  • Complete any packing you are doing yourself!

If you have any questions regarding moving, contact us. We’re more than happy to help!

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