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INTRODUCTION

Moving Day Checklist for Home Owners

Two to Three Months before the Move

One Month before the Move

Two to Three Weeks before the Move

One Week before the Move

Day before the Move

Moving Day

Packing Your Belongings: Some Useful Tips to Consider

Moving Day Checklist for Business Owners

Two to Four Months before the Move

One to Two Months before the Move

One Week before beforethe Move

Moving Day

Conclusion

Introduction

Moving to a new location can be extremely stressful. Packing your belongings and dealing with the

emotional stress that goes along with a move can be just too much to handle. That’s why our Best

Deal Movers family is here to serve you and help make this exciting time a happy experience for

you!

If at all possible, people who are moving out of their current residence should allow themselves

anywherefrom eight to twelve weeks to get things done. However, business owners usually do not

have the luxury of time and should move as fast as they possibly can to keep costs at a minimum. In

either case, you should consider hiring a professional moving company in Georgia such as Best

Deal Movers to make the move as simple and as stress-free as possible.

At Best Deal Movers, we understand that you need a trusted partner to assist you through the

moving process. To help you achieve this goal, we have prepared this useful guide so you can enjoy

a stress-free move.

Moving Checklist for Home Owners

Two to Three Months before the Move

Call Best Deal Movers. Find the right moving company for your move. Best Deal Movers offers several ways

to obtain an estimate for your upcoming relocation:

At a convenient time for you, submit a moving inventory at www.BestDealMovers.com. Make sure your list is

accurate so we can plan how to best serve you. The actual cost of the move may differ from the estimate if

there is a difference in the inventory and/or conditions of the locations on moving day from the information

provided by the customer for the estimate. Be certain to provide as accurate an account of your inventory and

conditions as possible!

If you prefer to give our office a call, we can take your moving inventory and conditions over the phone and

then email you the estimate.

If you have a large home, are moving long distance, or would like our packing services, call our office to

schedule an onsite estimator appointment.

Sort through your belongings. Identify which items you no longer need and decide whether you will

put them up for sale, donate themto charity or discard them before the move. This can help you

eliminate items that you have not used for a long time, which will reduce the cost of the move.

Put your valuable possessions up for appraisal.If you have not already done so, make a video or

audio recording of your valuables and give a copy to your insurance agent. You will need this for

insurance purposes.

Prepare formal notifications. You need to notify the U.S. Postal Service, your utility companies, bank,

credit card providers, insurance company, publications, and government offices (Social Security Office,

IRS, Department of Motor Vehicles, City/County Tax Assessor, etc.) about your change of address. You

also need to inform your doctor, dentist and optician if you will be registering with new ones.

Start a file of paperwork. Make copies of critical documents (birth certificates, marriage licenses,

Social Security cards, insurance policies, wills, deeds, titles, bonds and stocks certificates) and pack

them properly. Keep the original copies with you.

One Month before the Move

Begin packing. This is the perfect time to start packing non-essential items you rarely use (items from the attic,

basement, shed, garage and any off-season clothing). Be sure all boxes have lids, are securely taped closed, and

are clearly labeled.

Designate a holding area. Identify an out of the way or rarely used area in your home and use it asa

temporary holding area for your packed items.

Contact utility companies. Coordinate with utility companies to set up service at your new residence

and cancel existing service. Consider asking if they can apply the deposit to the final bill.

Know which items are not allowed for the move. Flammable materials, frozen and refrigerated

food, open or half-used food and food that is not preserved are not allowed to be packed or moved.

Personal items such as passports, airline tickets, car keys, laptops, cellphones, checkbooks, jewelry,

prescription medications, titles, bonds, deeds and stocks certificates are likewise considered as non-

allowable items during the move.

Make your reservation. Be sure to have scheduled your move!

Two to Three Weeks before the Move

Continue packing. Packing your things is an ongoing process so keep working at it. You should also

disposeof any flammable materials (cleaning fluids, aerosol/paint/oil cans, etc.).If you plan to move

propane, ammunition and fireworks during the process, plan ahead how you will transfer themfrom

the origin to thedestination, as the movers will not be able to legally transport them. They will,

however, be happy to load and unload them to/from your personal vehicle.Have rugs and drapes

cleaned and leave them wrapped up to protect these items during the move.

Prepare your major appliances for move day. Call a service man to do this for you.

Contact your insurance company. Make sure that your current appraisals for your insured

valuables are on file.

Start disposing of unwanted items. This is the perfect time to hold a moving sale. Consider selling

all unwanted clothes, furniture and electronics, and use the proceeds towards the cost of your move.

After the sale, have all unwanted items picked up by your local charity of choice.

One Week before the Move

Continue packing. Collect items from safety deposit boxes, prepare them for transport and arrange

to have them back in safety deposit as soon as possible. You should pack a suitcase with clothing,

toiletries, medications, and first aid kit for your first night in your new residence. Pack essential items

(toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, etc.) in a box and label accordingly; you will need these items

as soon as you settle in your new home. Collect all items that have been borrowed and return to

family, friends and neighbors. You should also return all library books that are currently in your

possession.

Prepare your pets for the move. Take your pets to the vet to make sure all of their shots are up to

dateand prepare all necessary documentation. Attach their rabies tags and your contact information

on your pet's collar.

Get everything in order before you move. Drain lawn equipment and power tools of gas and oil.

You should also decide whether you will give away your houseplants or take them with you in your

own vehicle.

Confirm your reservation. Contact your chosen moving company and confirm the details of your

reservation.

Day before the Move

Check everything. Inspect your closets, cabinets and storage areas to make sure everything is packed

properly and ready for the move. Put items that are not to be packed or loaded by the movers in a

designated area, and make sure your mover knows about it so they will not pack or load themaccidentally.

Unplug. Give your appliances ample time to cool down by unplugging them 24 hours before the move.

Any children or pets? Confirm your moving day plans for your children and/or pets; it’s a lot less stressful

when you know those loved ones are being well cared for and are not underfoot.

Moving Day

Take responsibility. Make sure that you or your representative is present in your old residence to answer

any questions the movers may have and to make sure that the movers load everything you need to take with

you to your new home. Take a final tour of the house before the movers leave to make sure that nothing is

left behind.

Keep the communication lines open. Make sure that the movers have the exact destination address and

your phone number so they can contact you if they have any questions in route to your new residence.

Be the director. At your new residence, communicate where furniture should be placed. Knowing room

arrangement can save you time and money.

Final signature. When the truck is unloaded and everything has been placed where you want it, sign the

Bill of Lading. The driver will give you a copy for your records.

Packing Your Belongings: Some Useful Tips to Consider

Best Deal Movers knows that packing your belongings and keeping them organized can be such a

stressful chore. To make things easier for you, our company offers packing services that take the load

off your shoulders. However, if you prefer to do this task by yourself, below are some tips that can

help you make the task a lot easier.

Keep it under 50 pounds. To make moving easier, you should keep your boxes under 50 pounds.

Consider putting heavy items in smaller boxes and use the larger boxes for lighter items.Use medium

sized boxes for packing cookware, small appliances and decorative accessories. Also, heavier items

should be packed at the bottom of the box while lighter items should be on top.

Wrap it up. Wrap fragile items with bubble wrap to avoid breakage. Wrap each item separately

before putting it in a box.

Cushion it. To further minimize breakage, consider using packing paper, pellets or foam to fill the

spaces between items. Remember to line the bottom and top of the box with additional cushioning

material for added protection. Do not use newspaper to wrap fragile items since they may leave ugly

smudges.

Secure the boxes. Use 2" box tape to secure the seams of the box. Do not use masking tape or duct

tape for this purpose.Remember to stay away from leaving a lot of extra space in the boxes to avoid

anyshifting during the move.

Label them. Label the top and one side of each box using a permanent marker so that you will know

what's in it and the room it belongs in. For this reason, you should avoid mixing items from different

rooms whenever possible. Boxes containing fragile items should be labelled accordingly to reduce

potential breakage.

Moving Checklist for Business Owners

Moving an entire business to a new location can be very complicated and stressful. Since it

involves more people and more details, the planning process should start several months before

you actually start packing your things. (usually 4 to 12 months before the move day)

During the planning stage, you need to:

Establish a timeline. Brainstorm with your internal team to identify the start and end dates for all

the stages of your move.

Identify what needs to be done and what outside assistance you would require.

Get to know your new office space and decide on the new layout.

Brainstorm potential problems and how you will address them.

Get quotes from contractors to define your budgetary requirements.

Set aside a contingency fund to prepare for any unexpected expenses.

Choose a project manager and identify project members.

Communicate regularly with employees to ensure a smooth transition.

Two to Four Months before the Move

Outline all major tasks. Assign specific tasks to project members.

Perform regular budget checks. You don't need any surprises during this time so you need to

keep on top of your budget.

Advertise your move. Notify customers and clients, vendors, suppliers and business partners

about the move and fill out change of address forms.

Identify what needs to be moved. Determine which items will be moved and plan a sale for

items that are not needed.

Educate employees. Communicate your plans, set a date for key/pass collection, entertain

queries and concerns, and set a date for your employeesto start packing their things. You should

also define what they are allowed and not allowed to take to the new office, the rules about

packing their files, desk, personal items, furniture and equipment, and their responsibilities during

the move day.

One to Two Months before the Move

Update your business address. Update your business website and all marketing materials with your

new address.

Conduct a final organizational employee meeting. Offices should already be assigned and plans

finalized for the move. Have employees sort through their desks in preparation for the move.

Establish a schedule. Determine which items can be packed in advance and which items should be

packed last.

Conduct inventory. Inventory all equipment and wall items, and keep a detailed list for packing and

unpacking day.

Get the new business space ready. New phone and extension numbers should be assigned,

utilities turned on, and build out finalized. Finalize the office layout and design to make the best use of

available space, obtain final IT plans, and arrange for a security company to survey your new office if

your management company does not take care of the security.

Organize change of address notifications. Have these notifications ready to send to contacts and

suppliers. Forwarding numbers and postal redirections should likewise be ready for the move date.

Call Best Deal Movers. Request an estimate and prepare a list of things to move so the scope of the

project is clear. Keep in mind that making changes to your moving inventory and/or conditions after

getting the estimate may change the actual cost of your move.

One Week before Move Day

Pack up personal spaces. All personal items should be packed and labelled, and all data backed up

accordingly. Let your employees know that management will not be responsible for any lost personal

items. You should also make sure that all their concerns are properly addressed.

Keep communication lines open. To avoid any problems, keep a list of phone numbers of all the

key players during the move.

Check facilities. Make sure that everything is working properly in your new office including the

bathroom and kitchen facilities.

Clean out old business. You should leave your old office as clean as a whistle, so ask your cleaners

to do a final clean of the premises.

Moving Day

Take responsibility. Make sure that you or your representative is present to answer any questions the movers

may have and to make sure that the movers load everything you need to take with you to your new office. Take

a final tour before the movers leave to make sure that nothing is left behind.

Keep the communication lines open. Make sure that the movers have the exact destination address and

your phone number so they can contact you if they have any questions in route to your new office.

Be the director. At your new facility communicate where items should be placed. Knowing room arrangement

can save you time and money!

Final signature. When the truck is unloaded and everything has been placed where you want, sign the Bill of

Lading.

Conclusion

Relocating from your current residence or business address to a new location can be extremely

daunting, especially if you are doing everything by yourself. You may feel the pressure even when

you have the help of other people (family, friends, employees, etc.). That is precisely the reason why

most people prefer to leave this job to the pros.

By hiring a licensed and insured moving company, such as Best Deal Movers,that takes pride in its

integrity and professionalism, you can be sure that your move will go smoothly and efficiently.Our

company employs the best packers and movers in the business, which gives you the most value for

your money.

Let us take the load off your shoulders!Give us a call at 678-771-5599 or email us at

bestdealmoversllc@hotmail.comfor more information on how you can enjoy a safer, smoother and

more efficient move. It will be our pleasure to serve you!