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Prior to your move:

Get rid of items you don't need or haven't used in a year before movers arrive. Get rid of hazardous materials.

Do not move jewelry, money, coin collections, etc. Keep these items in your possession.

Confirms dates and services to be performed with your move coordinator. Notify carrier as soon as you know dates, preferably 2-3 weeks prior to move.

Make a list of items in offsite storage/office and lab locations. List boxes as well as furniture and garage items.

Make a list from attic, crawl spaces, closets and any other storage areas not readily available for view by the moving consultant.

Make a list of items that will need special handling. This includes glass table tops, marble tops, taxidermy and heavy mirrors or pictures that may need wood crating.

Check the access for loading and unloading at each stop for the move. Can an 18-wheel tractor trailer moving van legally and logistically park within 75 feet of your front door? If it cannot, long carry and perhaps even shuttle charges (loading and unloading a smaller truck) will be incurred. Are there elevators or stairs? These can add additional costs at both origin and destination.

Do not have the phone disconnected at origin until after the house is empty. Communication is important!

Provide phone numbers at destination including motels, new home, cell phone and work.