Explore Helpful Advice for Moving Out

Moving to a new home is an adventure filled with new possibilities but comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the most daunting tasks can be moving out and ensuring that your belongings are securely packed and ready for the journey ahead.

Whether it's your first move or you've been through the process, there's always room for a new moving and packing checklist to ease the transition. Our guide is crafted with these challenges in mind, offering you strategies and additional guidance to streamline your move. Explore tips from our trusted storage and moving company to help you navigate your move with confidence and ease.

Moving Tips

 
 

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De-clutter, sell, donate or recycle

  • De-clutter and purge unwanted items beforehand

  • Hold a garage sale

  • Donate items to charity or thrift stores

Pack an overnight bag 

Pack an overnight bag with items you may need immediate access to such as: extra clothing, medicine, keys or wallet. This helps prevent these important items from being packed away in a box during the packing process.

If you have children, separate cherished toys to travel with you.

personal documentation 

  • Round up personal documentation – marriage/birth certificates, driving licenses, etc.

  • Keep passports separate so they are not packed

  • If you have pets, make sure vaccinations and documentation are up to date

Address Change

  • Start making up your change of address list

  • Arrange to have mail forwarded

  • Check all electrical goods work in your new home

  • Arrange termination date for electricity, gas, oil, telephone and other main suppliers

Provide contact information

Be sure to supply your Conlee-Garrett Moving & Storage mover with a contact phone number where you can be reached, should you get separated or delayed.

Any changes

Notify Conlee-Garrett Moving & Storage if you add or subtract items from your planned move, if there are any changes in dates or extra stops required to pick up or deliver goods.