Your home move may
seem far away right now, but before you know it, there will be a Graebel Driver
knocking on your door, ready to load the moving truck. Here’s a moving
checklist to help you get ready.
q Obtain a floor plan of your new home. Decide
what you will keep from your old home.
q Contact your insurance agent to determine if
your belongings are covered when moving.
q Create a file for moving paperwork and
receipts.
q Start your search for healthcare professionals
at your new location.
q Notify the Post Office of your address change.
q Secure family photos/videos and other valuable
items (see valuable item list) that cannot be replaced at an offsite location.
q Send your new address to family, friends and
others that may need it.
q Clean house! Dispose of anything you won’t be
taking with you.
q Have antiques appraised for valuation.
q Hold a garage sale or donate unwanted items to
charity.
q Arrange for your utility service to be
disconnected at your old home and connected at your new home.
q Prepare car registration and insurance to
transfer.
q Notify the State Motor Vehicle Bureau of your
new address.
q Arrange childcare on moving day.
q Reserve apartment elevator for moving day(s),
if necessary.
q Complete a Gypsy Moth Inspection form—Graebel
will provide, if needed.
q Arrange transfer of jewelry/valuable documents
(Graebel cannot transport).
q Obtain medical/dental records for your family
and pets.
q Make travel plans and reservations.
q Use up food supplies.
q Dispose of items too dangerous to move. See
your PreMove Kit for a complete list.
q Have your car serviced and reduce gas to no
more than a quarter tank prior to loading if you car will be carried on the
van.
q Confirm move information with your Coordinator.
q Close or transfer bank accounts and safe
deposit boxes.
q Arrange shipment of pets.
q Set aside and mark items you will take with you
in the car.
q Consider what games you will take for
traveling.
q Take down curtains, rods, shelves, etc.
q Discontinue home delivery services.
q Confirm travel reservations.
q Forwards prescriptions to your new pharmacy—be
sure to have a supply with you.
q Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator one
day before the movers arrive.
q Be available to answer any questions from the
moving crew.
q Mark items for Graebel
Welcome Home® Service.
q Finish any packing you are doing personally.
q Remove valuable items from your residence.
q Go over this moving checklist once again.
q Be available to answer questions from the crew.
q Check the inventory sheet carefully.
q Exchange phone numbers with the Driver handling
your home move.
q Check the Bill of Lading carefully. This is
your contract with Graebel.
q Notify your Driver and Coordinator of how to
reach you during transit.
q Make sure utilities are connected.
q Decide on furniture placement—you may want to
tape sheets to the wall with furniture locations.
q Be available to answer questions from the crew.
q Supervise unloading from the moving truck,
furniture placement and unpacking.
q Check off each item on the inventory sheet.
q Check the condition of each item.
q Contact your Coordinator if you need to file a
claim.
q Locate police and fire stations, as well as
hospitals and gas stations.
q Find shopping areas.
q Call the Department of Sanitation to inquire
about trash pickup and recycling.
q Find your new bank, dry cleaner, etc.
q Register to vote.
q Find out how to get a new driver’s license, if
necessary.
q Contact your local Chamber of Commerce for
community information.
q Schedule appointments with your new health care
providers to give them your medical history.
q Transfer insurance policies.
q Watch for the effects of moving on family
members and pets.