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Moving Tips
We have outlined a list of moving tips, for you to use as you prepare your move.
For long haul moves make sure you label all of your cartons with your name, destination city and contact phone number.
Consider holding a garage sale or giving your unwanted items to charity.
Leave your pet with a neighbor or friend during all the activity on moving day.
Place all packed boxes against the wall away from your furniture, so as not to obstruct access for your movers.
Ensure that you declare a value on your goods otherwise your furniture will only be protected for 60 cents per lb.
Make your moving arrangements as far in advance of your moving date as possible.
If your appliances are being moved have them cleaned and disconnected from the power source before the movers arrive. Defrost your refrigerator and freezer the day before moving. Burners on the stove should be taped securely.
Keep a copy of your moving invoice, as most moves are tax deductible.
On long haul moves, ensure to check the accuracy of the inventory taken and the condition of each article at the time of loading.
On long haul moves, ensure to check off all items and their condition on your inventory sheet as they are being unloaded at your new residence. Damaged or missing items must be pointed out at this time to the driver and noted on your inventory sheet.
During cold weather allow your electronics to climatize before plugging them in at your new residence.
Carry your currency, jewelry and valuable documents with you. Tender Touch will not be responsible for articles of "extraordinary value".
Set up a specific area in your home for all items not to be shipped and inform your movers of this area.
It is not necessary to empty dresser drawers of clothes, but remove liquids, breakables, books, valuables, etc. All drawers that open like cupboards should be emptied. In special cases where you have difficult access or the dresser is very heavy, all drawers should be completely emptied.
Do not pack corrosives, aerosols, gas, propane, paint, flammables or other dangerous goods with your move.
Have Express Moving & Storage pack and unpack for you, for added convenience and valuation coverage.
Dangerous Goods
Non-Admissible Items
Carriers are prohibited from transporting the following goods:
Explosives:
Ammunition including bullets, shotgun shells, railroad or road flares, fireworks, detonator and blasting caps.
Gases:
Any gases under pressure or liquefied, propane gas, quick start, oxygen, acetylene, helium, household or industrial fuel, aerosol cans, hair spray, anti-per spirant, paint, thinners or cleaning solvents, butane lighters and propane tanks (Empty or Full).
Oxidizers:
Bleach, disinfectants, organic peroxides, fertilizers, pool chemicals, hair bleach and chlorine of any form.
Flammable Solids:
Matches, fuel tablets, barbecue starter pellets, hay or straw, wood chips.
Liquids:
We will not move any liquids.
Flammable Liquids:
Gas, cleaning fluids, lighter fluid, paint thinners, barbecue starter, glues, resin, kerosene, naphtha, acetone, alcohol, lamp oil.
Corrosives:
Oven cleaner, toilet cleaners, liquid plumber, drain cleaner, household cleaner, lye, acids (sulphuric, hydrochloric, nitric, muriatic), car, boat or motorcycle batteries.
Poisons:
Pesticides, herbicides, cygon, fumigants, wood preservatives, creosote, photographic chemicals.
Any Item:
subject to spontaneous combustion: oily rags, charcoal.
Moving Check List
This form was created to provide an appropriate checklist as you prepare for your move. Highlight, then print this form to use, as you schedule and make all the necessary arrangements. If you require additional assistance, contact our office.
Make a list of items being moved
Materials needed for packing:
Labels (name, move or do not move, room, fragile, etc)
Packing materials for your glassware, dishes for added safety
Boxes for lamp shades, mirror, pictures or wardrobes
Tape
Clean rugs and drapes
Use up perishable food
Arrange for transport of plants, pets and perishables
Dispose of flammables (best given to a neighbor) Never flush of through in garbage
Defrost and clean refrigerator, freezer, one day before move; clean stove
Arrange for disconnection of utilities
Return all items borrowed, collect all items lent
Make Trip Arrangements:
Hotel/Motel
Airplane Tickets
Car Rental
Obtain your family medical and dental records
Obtain your family birth records
Obtain medical records for your pets
Request your current bank to arrange credit references for new accounts
Request travelers checks, cash or certified check for moving expenses
Close or transfer bank account
Empty and close safety deposit box
Transfer account with stock broker
Leave your new address with real estate agent, Also, keys if home is not sold yet
Remember to Notify...
Account and Services:
Newspapers, Magazines, etc.
Leased or Rented Appliances (water heaters, water softeners, etc.)
Fuel Delivery
Gas, Water, Electricity
Cable TV
Phone and Cell Phone Services
Pool Services
Lawn/Garden Services
Garbage Pickup
Food Services
Diaper Services
Internet Provider Accounts
Housecleaning Service
Professional Services:
Lawyer
Broker
Doctor
Dentist
Chiropractor
Insurance Company (car, home, etc)
Clubs (health, golf, tennis)
Business Accounts:
Checking and Savings Accounts (bank)
Credit Cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express)
Shopping Cards
Business Relations
Finance Companies
Loan Institutions
Non-Government Supplementary Health Plan
Pension Plan
Insurance Agencies
Government & Public Offices Federal:
Social Insurance
Post Office
Veteran's Affairs
Income Tax
Family Allowance
Old Age Security
Unemployment Insurance
Provincial:
Health Plan
Hospital Insurance
Vehicle Registration
Drivers License
Local:
Friends and Relatives
Schools
Library
Property Tax
Preparation Checklist at Destination:
Contact the following regarding the status of service
Gas & Electricity
Cable
Telephone
Water Department
Check the pilot lights on the stove, water heater and furnace
Go to the post office and check if any mail has been held for you.
Register your children for school.
