When planning to relocate, especially over a long distance, the amount of preparation you put into all the stages will determine how successful the venture will be. That’s not to say that local movers do not need to be properly thought over, but there are more things to worry about when it comes to a long distance move. If, for example, you forget something, turning back for it will not be a big deal, but for a cross-country move, it may affect the travel time. To ease the process and be ready for when the D-day arrives, Calgary Movers have a guide on how to go about this.

Two months before the day

Begin the process two months prior to the set date to get enough time to set the whole lot in order. One can get a file to keep all the necessary moving papers, or go digital by getting a note taking app installed on their phone, to keep track of everything. Some apps allow you to add in pictures of receipts or other key papers so that you can have copies in case they get lost.

Some items to have in this folder are receipts, movers’ contract and chief dates, travel papers, utility info, a list of the stuff being carried and stuff being thrown away or donated and any additional crucial paperwork. Measure the fixtures once more and confirm that they will fit in the new abode. After all that, you can now pack things that won’t be used in the days before the move. Additionally, know if you’ll carry out the task by alone, or if a moving crew will be hired.

A month to relocation

Start calling the current home service providers and inform them of the moving project and that there might be some cancellations and changes. If you are thinking of renting or selling it, talk to the new landlord or owners and coordinate how to keep the utilities running if they so wish. However, do not cancel them now since water and electricity are still being consumed.

Talk to your current doctors as well and get all the needed forms from them so that you can assign them to the new area. Do the same for schools, banks and also fill forms to change your address.

Three weeks before the haul

If there any machines that you need to be fixed, this is the best time to do so. Also, book any reservations like rest stops at motels. Another thing to do is contact your utility providers and work on transferring them or canceling all together.

Two weeks to D-day

At this point, go through the possessions and check if there are any objects that you may have borrowed from neighbors, kin or pals and get them back to their owners. Also, get back anything that you may have loaned them in return.

One week

The long-awaited day is almost here so now you should be getting ready for the road trip. Separate the things that will be in the car with you from those that will be in the truck, and make sure all is packed. Finish any payments that need to be done, and then clean and repair anything that needs to be done so.

Moving day

On the day of the move, go over every room several times to check if any knickknacks have been forgotten. See to it that all cabinets, closets, attics and crawl spaces have been thoroughly checked as well. Once you are ready to leave, close all the windows and doors, and turn off the gas, water, the HVAC system and also turn out the lights.

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