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Check the reputation of your moving company. Ensure that they are a member of the Canadian Association of Movers. This is important as you are entrusting to them your valued and often irreplaceable possessions.
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Notify utilities when to discontinue service.
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Make arrangements in advance for all services at your new home.
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Make moving arrangements as far ahead as possible.
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To eliminate costly waiting time, schedule mover's arrival at new address to coincide with the arrival time of your key.
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Carry with you currency, jewellery and valuable papers. Movers will not accept responsibility for articles of extraordinary value.
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Notify post office of change in address.
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Be sure to notify Bureau of vehicle registration of change of address.
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Notify school authorities so they may forward you children's records to their new school.
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Make sure to have all items being cleaned, repaired, and or stored returned to you before you move.
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Arrange to transfer your bank account to your new location.
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Take a telephone book with you, it will come in handy for checking addresses, etc.
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Throw away inflammables - such as lighter fluids, gasoline, matches.
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Ensure that all packing boxes are taped closed, top & bottom.
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Any items, such as luggage, that are not included in your goods to be moved should be kept separate.
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When marking cartons we suggest you mark contents both on top and on the side for easy identification.
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If storing your goods, inspect the warehouse facilities of your moving company.
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Go through the house with truck foreman when he comes to your home, giving any special Instructions you may have.
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Advise truck driver where you may be contacted at new destination.
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Any fixtures fastened to the wall, drapery, track, etc. should be taken down for the movers if they are to be moved.
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On moving day, check attic, basement and garage to make sure all wanted items are taken on truck.
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All furniture should be empty prior to moving. Remove contents from dressers, file cabinets, desks and night tables.
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Disconnect & pack electronics, including stereo components, computers, DVD players & lamps.
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