Make or update an inventory list for insurance purposes (take pictures). ... disconnection, all windows and doors are sh
OD helps make your moving experience better. Use this convenient checklist to stay focused, on schedule and confident throughout your entire moving process. You can assign tasks to yourself or family members and check each box as the item is completed. You may find it helpful to save this to a mobile device and track your progress throughout your moving preparations.
Start by getting ready early.
My OD Quote #
Assign to—
Book your move with OD Household Services.
Sell or donate unwanted items.
Stock up on boxes and packing materials. Arrange any temporary storage you may need. Watch OD’s Moving Tips videos for packing seldom-used or breakable items. Make or update an inventory list for insurance purposes (take pictures).
Things to do while planning your move. Locate and secure birth certificates, passports and other important documents. Request any needed school, medical or vet records. Update home and auto insurance policies for your new location. Arrange to discontinue utilities and services at your current location. Cancel or transfer memberships. Set up gas, electricity and other utilities at your new home. Provide forwarding information to the United States Postal Service and other government agencies.
Notify family and friends, alumni clubs, medical professionals, financial service providers and catalogs and magazines. Arrange for hired labor to help load or unload OD trailer.
Assign to—
What to do leading up to moving day.
Assign to—
If necessary, make moving day arrangements for travel, lodging, children, the elderly, pets, etc. Create a meal plan for the days leading up to your move. Stop buying perishables. Compare options for TV, Internet and phone service at your new home. Create a “who to call” list for new home (utilities, police, fire, vet, HOA, food delivery/takeout, etc.). Create your Move Day Survival Kit. Include medications, tools, chargers, parking permits, snacks, etc. Have every family member pack one suitcase containing needed items like a favorite toy, reading material, a change of clothes, sleepwear and toiletries. Pack jewelry and keep small family heirlooms and important documents close to you during the move. Get everything back from the dry cleaners, spare keys from neighbors, etc. Finish cleaning and destocking process (sweep/mop floors, clean out fridge, etc.). Check attic, basement, crawlspace and dishwasher for items. Schedule OD trailer 24-48 hours prior to move (secure parking and/or needed permissions). Defrost refrigerator/freezer 24 hours before moving.
Things to do on moving day.
Assign to—
Collect all hidden items such as hide-a-keys. Take a last look around your current property and make sure that water, furnace and air conditioner are shut off if appropriate, light switches are off, all utilities are arranged for disconnection, all windows and doors are shut and locked. Make sure that you have left all garage door openers and house and mailbox keys behind. When finished loading, call OD for trailer pickup.
OD looks forward to moving you to your new home. 877-358-6928 |
[email protected] | ODMove.com
Back to Start
