Homeowner Checklist: Top 12 Things You Can Do to Ensure a Smooth Move

1. Disconnect all appliances that will be moved. Be sure to disconnect your washer, dryer,

refrigerators, freezers, ovens and all other appliances. If you have a front-load washer, secure

the drum by either using the bolts that came with it or by asking your mover to bring a “lit-kit”

(this costs you money, so be sure to ask your mover the cost).

2. Flat screen TVs, artwork, lamps and more! Take extra care with these items. Your

estimator should give you suggestions on how to move these, especially for a local move.

Please note that our movers cannot remove TVs from walls.

3. Furniture made of pressboard, MDF or particle board. Because of the low integrity of this

material, Movher cannot be held responsible for any damage that may occur. As the customer,

it’s up to you if you decide to have the mover include these items in your shipment; any

damage that may happen is fully your responsibility, not the mover’s.

4. Doing your own packing? Give yourself enough time! If you think it will take a

weekend...plan on two. Having everything boxed when the movers arrive means a quicker and

more efficient move for everyone.

5. If it can fit in a box – put it in a box. Miscellaneous items left out can be difficult – and

dangerous – to load onto a large moving truck. So, if it can fit in a box, put it in a box – or else

the movers may do it for you, charging you for the box and other packing supplies they used.

6. Label your boxes. Moving can be less stressful when you label your boxes with the room they

will be going to in your new home, and whether or not the items are fragile.

7. Empty drawers. If your move involves filing cabinets and other heavy furniture filled with

fragile items, it is essential that you empty these of their contents prior to the movers’ arrival.

For local moves, you can leave your clothes and linens in your dresser drawers...we’ll shrink

wrap your dressers to keep the drawers in place.

8. Defrost freezers, empty refrigerators. Planning to move your fridge and freezer? Allow

enough time to defrost the freezer and have a plan to transport your refrigerated and freezer

goods. Movers are not responsible for moving perishable goods from refrigerators or freezers.

9. Take care of your items of high value. You may want to move your own jewelry, rare coins

or other high-value items yourself; if that’s not an option, talk to your mover about valuation

protection options for your move.

10. Restrain your pets. Moving items out of your home takes more than strength – it takes

planning! Having a safe, secure space for your pets is good for them and our movers – neither

gets in each other’s way!

11. Prepare a floor plan of your new home to share with the movers. If you are able, provide

your mover with a floor plan of your new home, which can help speed up the moving process.

Having one taped by the main entry to your new home is even better!

12. Be accessible the day of your move. If possible, be on site throughout the day of your

move. If you can’t be there, inform your mover and ask a friend or family member to be there

for you. Always make sure your movers have your contact information.