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Check the Boxes With Our Moving Checklist

At Joey's Movers we provide an efficient timeline and checklist to help you tackle the moving process.

See below our timeline and get valuable insights on how to prepare for your moving journey to your new home. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give our experts a call.

  • For larger moves, hire Joey's Movers and schedule a walk-through.
  • Weekends and dates at the begining and end of the month fill up quickly Schedule in advance for a specific date
  • Discuss insurance coverage and options with other members of your household
  • If you require full coverage insurance, we can recommend third party carriers
  • Inquire about your homeowners policy or renters insure to see what they can cover
  • Create a moving binder or folder to keep track of important papers and receipts
  • Begin packing items that aren’t used frequently (this includes decorative pieces and seasonal and rarely-used items stored in attics or garages)
  • Go through closets, garage and storage to gather old or unused items (consider selling or donating)
  • Use a box-labeling system (numbered boxes, color-coding by room, and a master inventory list are key elements)

  • If you are feeling overwhelmed with packing, now is the time to call us We can provide professional packers to help with as much or as little as you need
  • Fill out your change of address cards with the post office
  • Consult your list of businesses, services, credit card companies, etc.,
  • and schedule address changes across all accounts Make arrangements for pet and child care, if needed
  • Schedule your utility services ahead of time at your new house and turned off at the old one (leave time for electricity and water services to crossover, so you can perform a final walkthrough of your old home)
  • Clean all your major appliances
  • Put deorodizer in the refrigerator and freezer after preparation
  • Cancel or foward all newspaper or magazine subscriptions to your new home

  • If you disassemble items yourself, start a small box or bag for miscellanoueso hardware and other items (label accordingly)
  • Place all refrigerator and freezer items into zip lock bags and put back into freezer
  • Keep an additional open box or two available for any last minute items
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  • If you disassemble items yourself, start a small box or bag for miscellanoueso hardware and other items (label accordingly)
  • Place all refrigerator and freezer items into zip lock bags and put back into freezer
  • Keep an additional open box or two available for any last minute items

  • For items that require special handling, please empahsize these items when our movers come
  • Organize items that should be packed together
  • For important items that you don't want us to move like medications, checkbooks, etc., please place them in a separate area and communicate to our movers that these items must not be moved (empty closets, bathrooms, and bedrooms work well for these items)

  • Have an ice chest for drinks and items that require refrigeration Use a floor plan of your new home to show movers where to put large furniture and labeled boxes
  • Double check closets, drawers, cabinets, bathrooms, storage and attic
  • Be responsible for your own valuables (jewelry, cash, bonds, etc.)
  • After everything has been moved, be sure to turn off the lights
  • Double check that all doors and windows are secured
  • Take a final walk-through and don’t forget to check the attic, closets and all sides of the house
  • Be prepared to pay for your services upon completion in the form of cash, check (upon approval) Visa, MasterCard or Discover
Please note that you must be present to answer any questions our movers may have.

  • Check with the post office for any mail that may have been held up during your move
  • Joey's Movers will call you after completion for any quality control feedback you'd like to provide
Contact us today to learn how you can earn referral bonuses for sending your friends and family to Joey's Movers.
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