Moving Tips

Natural gas powered dryers, stoves, water lines, and other appliances must be disconnected by a licensed professional.
- It is illegal for a home owner or movers to perform this service. Disconnection service should be scheduled prior to the move. (You should also schedule reconnection at the destination.)
Disconnect and bundle cords on television and stereo components.
- Label each cord with masking tape and a description of where to connect it.
Movers also cannot move propane tanks, fuel tanks, alcohol, household cleaners, and other hazardous material.
- Make plans to move these items yourself.
Plan and measure where your furniture will be placed in your new home.
- It’s helpful to draw a layout and sketch in the major furniture pieces.
Make sure your furniture will fit up stairs and through doors.
Low branches or low hanging wires must be removed to ensure the truck can access the property.
Walkways should be completely clear of debris, snow or ice.

Moving Checklist by Room

Sort through your belongings; donate unwanted items
If you’re moving a long distance, make travel arrangements with the airline, hotel, and rental car agency.
If you’re driving to your new home, get maps and plan your travel route.
Save all moving receipts, as some moving expenses may be tax deductible.
Check the current tax code for requirements.
Place your legal, medical, financial, and insurance records in a safe and accessible place.
Schedule the disconnection of all gas appliances, water lines, and hard-wired electrical fixtures that Bristol-Plymouth Moving & Storage Inc will be moving.

Pack items that aren’t regularly used such as off-season clothes and decorations and items in storage areas.
Get medical records from your doctors, dentist, optometrist, and veterinarian.

Contact your utility companies (gas, electric, water, cable, phone) and notify them of your move.
Sign up for services at your new address.

Pack a survival kit of clothes, medicines, etc to carry you through the day after arrival in your new home.
Finish packing all boxes except for what you’ll need during the final week.
Label boxes with a brief description of the contents and what room they are from.Inform the post office of your upcoming move.
Send change-of-address cards with your new address and phone number to:
- Friends/family banks, insurance companies, credit card companies, Doctors, lawyer, realtor, and other service providers.
State and federal tax authorities and any other government agencies as needed:
- Workplace, schools, and motor vehicle registry

Remove hanging fixtures that you plan to move
If you’re traveling, make sure you have tickets, charge cards, and other essentials.
Pack last minute/essential items, label box “OPEN ME FIRST”

Carry with you:

The keys to your new home, cash or traveler’s checks
The telephone number of the moving company.
Any important personal records/documents, medicines, etc
Your insurance policies and agent’s phone number.
Any items of great personal value to you that are virtually irreplaceable (for example, a photo album).
Sheets and towels, personal hygiene items (toothbrush, razor, etc) for the first night in your new home.