Checklist for a Happy Move
* moving out of town
As soon as you know
your new address:
o
Notify post office and fill out change of address forms
o
Notify magazines & newspaper providers of new address
o
Notify insurance company of new address
o
Change all addresses on charge accounts
30-15 days before you
move
o Call mover & get
estimates
o
Purchase packing cartons if mover does not supply them
o
Prepare inventory of items to be moved
o
Set up a house cleaner for the day of moving
o
Dispose of everything you do not want to move (now’s the time!)
*Notify schools & have all records transferred to new
school
*Obtain dental & medical records
*Make travel arrangements
2 weeks before moving
o
Return things borrowed, collect things loaned
o
Arrange new Homeowners insurance policy
o
Have utility companies make final readings
1
week before moving
o
Transfer or close bank accounts as necessary (bank safety deposit box)
o
Pack all items possible
o
Begin packing suitcase that you will need immediately in your
new home
o
Place a box of items you will need immediately in
your new home such as: soap, toilet tissue,
towels, paper plates, cups, can opener, etc,
o
Put aside articles to be taken in your car
The day before
moving
o
Defrost refrigerator/freezer, clean & air out
o
Plan for a simple breakfast (less cleanup)
o
Finish packing
o
Be ready to supervise the moving company
o
Check house to make sure nothing was left and everything is turned off
& locked up
Moving in tips
Be on hand to tell
the movers where to place each item
Have a payment on hand for the movers
*Locate nearest: hospital, fire dept, drug store, veterinarian, etc.
Enjoy your new home!
Lethbridge useful
Phone Numbers:
WATER, SEWER & GARBAGE: These services are provided only by the City of
Lethbridge. Tel: 403-320-3111.
ELECTRICITY: You have a choice of providers for electricity, including the
City of Lethbridge. However, you MUST first call the City of Lethbridge at
403-320-3111 and register with them as they are the default provider. You
may then choose to switch to an alternative provider immediately, or at a
later date (see suppliers below).
NATURAL GAS: You have a choice of 3 providers: see below.
Note:- City of Lethbridge do not provide gas.
Enmax Tel# 1 877-571-7111 or 403-310-2010
Website: http://www.enmax.com/switch
Direct Energy: 1-888-420-3181
http://www.directenergyregulatedservices.com/
Alberta Energy Savings Tel# 403-310-2372
http://www.aeslp.ca/
To help you choose a provider (all three provide natural gas &
electricity), visit the website below. It shows comparison electricity and
natural gas charges for residential homes across Alberta.
http://www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca/4.html
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Telus: 1-800-400-2598, 403-310-2255,
http://www.telus.com
Shaw Cable: 380-7373, http://www.shaw.ca
Please ensure you have property insurance - your lawyer will need that
information.
Change your address on Drivers License, Vehicle Insurance etc, etc.
Make a list of the companies that send you mail on a regular basis and
provide them with a change of address. Arrange with the post office to
have mail forwarded to your new address.
Buyers and their agent need to do a walk-through
before 12 noon on possession day.
If there are no problems, the agent will notify your lawyer and the transaction
is completed by noon.
Tips For Packing
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Develop a “to do” list so you won't forget anything important.
- Get
rid of items you no longer need. Have a garage sale or donate them to a
charity.
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Pack similar items together. Put toys with toys etc.
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Decide what you will move yourself. ie: photos, valuables, etc.
- Use
the correct box for the item.
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Heavy items should go in small boxes so they're easier to lift. Keep box
weight to under 50 lbs.
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Wrap fragile items individually and pad sides of boxes.
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Label each box on all sides. You don't know how they will be stacked.
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Colour-code labels to indicate which room each item should go in.
Color-code a floor plan of the new home to help movers.
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Keep all moving documents in a file, including telephone numbers, driver's
name, and van number. Keep your address books with you.
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Back up computer files.
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Inspect all boxes and furniture for damage upon arrival.
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Remember, most moving companies won't take plants.
Plus, if you're
moving out of town:
- Get medical and dental record
copies, plus prescriptions for your family and
pets.
- Take copies of
children's school records.
- Consider
special needs for you pets when traveling by car.
- Let a friend
know your route.
- Carry
an ATM card for obtaining cash until you can open a
bank account.
- Close your
safety deposit box.
- Plants should
go in
boxes with holes for air circulation if you're traveling in cold weather.
