Make a final check-off for the entire house, basement, closets, shelves, attic, garage, and other rooms.Tell everyone about fragile or precious items.Verify your inventory while loading is underway.Hire a babysitter or send the children to a friend’s house for the day.Last-minute decisions must be made by you – and don’t leave until after everything’s loaded Plan to spend the entire day at the house.Check and double-check everything you have done before it’s too late.Review the entire list to make list to make certain that you haven’t overlooked anything.Cancel all newspapers, garden service, etc.Organize at least one room in the house for packers and movers to work freely.Mark all boxes that you pack with the room they will be going to at your new residence.Separate cartons and luggage you need for personal family travel.Pack a separate carton of cleaning utensils and tools (screwdriver, hammer, etc.).Dispose of all combustibles and spray cans (spray cans can explode or burn – don’t pack them).Specially label items going to your storage unit. Check and make an inventory of all furniture and other large items.Fill out Post Office change of address forms, give to postmaster.Have automobile serviced if driving long distance.Arrange for cashier’s check or money order to pay moving company upon arrival at new residence. Transfer or close checking and savings accounts.Give away or arrange for transportation of houseplants (most moving companies will not move plants, especially in winter) – Plants can also be sold at garage sales, or are perfect gifts for neighbors.Remove all jewelry and other valuables to a safe deposit box or other safe places to prevent loss during the move.Check freezer and plan use of food over next two to three weeks.Check with doctors and dentists for all family records and prescriptions.Service power mowers, boats, snowmobiles, etc., that are to be moved and drain all gas and oil to prevent fire in moving van.Collect everything you have loaned out and return everything you have borrowed.Dry clean clothes to be moved, and pack them in protective wrappers.Contact utility companies for refunds of deposits and set turn-off dates.Check with veterinarian for pet records and immunizations.Notify all magazines and subscriptions of change of address.To prepare for your move with AB Moving – check out our recommended moving checklist. Whether you are moving into a new residence or relocating your business, we strive to give you a stress-free and pleasant moving experience from start to finish. Let our expert Austin full-service movers handle all your packing and moving needs. If you are looking for a reliable and professional home mover, apartment mover, or office relocation company, choose AB Moving & Storage. We are qualified and experienced at providing the very best in apartment moving, house moving, and commercial moving services. ![]() Moving in or out of Austin, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, Plano, San Antonio, or any other major Texas city – AB Moving is here to help! Our Austin full-service movers have helped hundreds of individuals, families, and businesses relocate to new homes or offices.
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