Moving Check List

1. CALL YOUR MOVER
Telephone your mover well in advance so he can schedule the move for the day you prefer. A well organized move must be planned ahead.


2. GET AN ESTIMATE
Your mover will give you a reliable estimate if you show him everything you want him to move. Special packing services and containers are available.


3. SET THE DATE
If possible, avoid the beginning and end of each month, since movers are the busiest at these times. Plan to have the mover come in a day or two earlier to do the packing

4. GET YOUR FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS SET UP IN ADVANCE.  As a part of our service we know you and your family may want to have immediate communications, television, Internet Access, and other ways of communicating with your friends and family.


5.. ITEM PACKING:

AIR CONDITIONERS

Consult your authorized dealer or service man on your particular model.
Some sealed units should be bolted down.

BEDDING

Place bedding in clean cartons. Light articles such as blankets or pillow
may be put into furniture drawers.

BEDS

The movers will dismantle your beds and set them up in your new
residence.

BOOKS

Books should be packed in small, strong, securely tied cartons. They
should be placed cover to cover, alternating bindings to prevent the pages
from becoming interlocked and damaged. Wrap valuable books
individually. DO NOT pack books in furniture drawers or leave them in
portable book drawers or leave them in portable bookshelves or
bookcases.

BRIC-A-BRAC

Wrap separately and pack in cartons, boxes or barrels. Cushion well with
newsprint. Pack the largest and heaviest items in the bottom of the
container. Do not pack over the edge of the container.

CANNED GOODS

Pack upright in small, sturdy cartons. Do not pack beyond the limit of
portability, not over 50 pounds to each container.

CHINA

Wrap china and all fragile objects in paper individually. Large plates and
heavy pieces should be placed in the bottom of the container, on edge,
smaller plates, cups and saucers toward the top of the container. Plates and
dishes should be placed in a vertical position with pads of paper in
between. Recommended 3" of paper on the bottom of the barrel or carton
and 2" of paper in between layers. Do not pack above edge of container.

CLOTHING

For a small charge, movers will move your clothing on hangers, from the
closets directly to wardrobes furnished by them. Wardrobes will hold
approximately 25 hangers depending upon the size of garments. Your
clothing will reach you clean and wrinkle-free. For storage, clothing should
be cleaned. Small clothing articles pack nicely in suitcases, boxes, or
trunks.

CLOCKS

Pendulums on clocks should be removed or secured tightly to the base of
the clock. Small clocks may be wrapped and placed in boxes.

CURTAINS

Before moving day, remove curtains from the rods and fold them neatly in
drawers or clean, white tissue-lined cartons.

DRAPERIES

These may be placed on hangers and transferred to wardrobe cartons, or
they may be folded and placed in cartons. To save handling, they can be
sent to the cleaners and delivered directly to your new home.

DRAWERS IN FURNITURE

Articles such as blankets, cushions, pillows and clothing may be left in
drawers. Do not pack heavy items in dresser, bureau, server or buffet
drawers. NEVER leave liquids, breakables or firearms in drawers.

DRYERS, ELECTRIC OR GAS

Check with your service man. Motors may need to be checked and
secured. We can arrange this service for you or recommend a reliable
service company.

FOOD

Dispose of food in open containers that might spill or spoil en-route. The
carrier will not be liable for damage caused by food spilling on other items.
Perishable food should never be stored or shipped.

FREEZERS

These appliances must be completely defrosted one or two days prior to
moving. They should be dried and aired to avoid musty order. Safety of
contents can not be guaranteed so it is best to empty your freezer and plan
meals that will use up perishable contents. Check with your service man to
be sure the motor is bolted, if necessary.

GLASS TOPS TO FURNITURE

For complete safety, these items should be crated. This is a “must” when
storing or shipping; for local moving however, they frequently can be
removed and replaced by the mover who will pad them safely in the van.

GLASSWARE

Stemware and glassware should be wrapped individually and placed in
barrels or placed in the top of china containers. DO NOT nest unwrapped
glasses in each other. Place wrapped glassware right side up, not on their
sides.

GRANDFATHER CLOCKS

Remove chimes. Secure weight chains tightly against the base of the clock
with wire or strong string and remove weights and pendulums. If it is going
a long distance, call a reputable clock man to prepare the works against
damages.

JEWELRY

Keep valuable jewelry in your immediate possession. Most movers are not
liable for jewelry.

KITCHEN UTENSILS

Kitchen utensils should be clean and placed in cartons or barrels. Durable,
heavy pieces placed on the bottom, light ones on the top with each piece
padded against dents, chipping or scratching. Toasters, irons, waffle irons,
mixers, etc., may be wrapped individually and placed in cartons with other
kitchen utensils.

LAMPS

Remove ornamental tops and put in a safe place... one you will remember.
Small lamps may be wrapped and placed in cartons for safe moving.

LAMPSHADES

Wrap in white, clear tissue paper only, place in cartons, mark “fragile.” Do
not use newsprint. They may be nested but do not pack them so as to tear
lining or puncture parchment shades.

LINENS

Table and bed linens should be put into strong cartons or trunks. They
should be lined with tissue or clean white or brown paper to protect from
dust. Do not use newsprint as a liner as the ink may soil the fabric.

LINOLEUM

Most moving companies are not responsible for the safe moving of linoleum
which has been used or tacked to the floor; or which cracks and breaks
when rolled.

MATTRESSES

Movers will protect your mattress with a bag or carton for a slight
charge. Do not try to roll or handle as this may result in damaged springs or
fabrics. You may protect them with a sheet or mattress if you like.

MEDICINES

Seal bottles and jar stoppers. Wrap individually, placing them upright in
small cartons or metal waste containers Some movers will not move these..

MIRRORS

For storage or long distance moving, they must be crated for safe handling.
Wall mirrors will be removed by the movers, if they are not fastened to the
walls. Mirrors will not be installed on walls at the new residence. Mirror
tops on furniture will be taken off and replaced at destination.

MOWERS AND GASOLINE POWERED TOOLS

Gas tanks should be drained and all reservoirs emptied. No flammable
mixtures or articles may be transported on public carriers.

PAINTINGS & PICTURES

Small pictures can be safely placed between the folds of blankets or pillows
in drawers or cartons. Large and valuable pictures and paintings must be
padded, wrapped and crated for moving. Moving companies will not be liable
for paintings of extraordinary value.

PIANOS

Large companies use the most modern equipment to move any size piano. There is usually an
additional charge for this service.

PLANTS

These should be handled personally by you or given to your florist to send to your
destination. Moving companies will not assume responsibility for living plants.

RECORDS, TAPES & CD PLAYERS

Pack records on end, side by side, to provide the greatest resistance to weight
pressure. Use small cartons only.

REFRIGERATORS

Defrost and thoroughly dry your refrigerator before moving. This is very important.
The doors should be left open several hours to air after defrosting. All pads, trays,
crispers, shelves, or removable parts should be removed and wrapped separately.
Have your refrigerator serviced. Motor may have to be bolted down before moving.
Do not plug it in at the new home until it has been unbolted.

RUGS

It is not necessary to remove rugs from floors. Their men will do this for you. They will
be rolled to avoid crushing. If they are to be stored, have them cleaned. Tacks should
be removed from carpeting before movers arrive.

SEWING MACHINES

These do not need special servicing for local moving. For long distance, the driver
will stuff paper in and around the machine and place paper between the lid and the
base to prevent rubbing.

SILVERWARE

Leave in original containers or wrap in cloth or low sulfur content paper, or tissue
and pack in boxes. Place padding in silver chests to prevent moving and scratching.

STEREOS

Secure the tune arm and turntable against the movement by tying. Secure the
changer to avoid its moving forward. On delicate, expensive players, it is wise to
have this done by an experienced serviceman.

STOVES

Must be disconnected prior to pick-up. Be sure gas lines are disconnected and
capped by a professional. For electric ranges, if the coils are loose, they must be
removed together with griddles, deep fryers and removable parts. and packed
separately.

TELEVISION SETS

Some sets require that they be checked before moving. Some color TVs must be
serviced both before and after moving. Television antennas should be removed from
rooftops and disassembled.

TOILET ARTICLES

Seal the corks and stoppers of cosmetics, medicines and perfume bottles with natural
nail polish, paraffin or masking tape before wrapping separately in paper and placing
upright in cartons or mete’ waste containers. Movers will not be liable for
spilled items.

TOOLS

If they are valuable, wrap separately. Tools, as a rule, can be put into small strong
cartons without wrapping individually. Garage items such as rakes, brooms, etc. do
not need to be packed.

VALUABLES

Legal documents, all important papers, jewels and currency should be handled by
you personally. Keep them in your immediate possession. Movers will not be
liable for these items.

WASHERS

Automatic washers must be serviced by an authorized service man. Motors should
be checked and secured, tumbler action protected and fastened in place.

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