Moving Tips

• Confirm dates with Maple Leaf Moving for packing and loading
• Determine what items are to be discarded and hold garage sale or give away
• If doing some of your own packing, arrange to purchase cartons from us
• Advise post office of new address and effective date
• Send change of address to:
  • Telephone Company
  • Insurance company
  • Bank and credit card companies
  • Book and record clubs
  • Vehicle registration
  • Hydro, gas or oil
  • Drivers license bureau
  • Newspapers
  • Cable T.V.
  • Clubs
• Obtain school, medical and dental records
• Obtain veterinarian records for pets
• Arrange to have utilities disconnected
• Arrange to have utilities connected at destination
• Arrange for telephone disconnection on day after the move
• Arrange for telephone connection at destination
• Electrical appliances - arrange for disconnection and servicing
• Defrost refrigerator and freezer
• Give away frozen foods
• Discard flammables, including aerosols, propane tanks, etc.
• Drain fuel from lawn mower and other power equipment
• Collect valuables to be taken on your person (i.e. jewelry, documents etc.)
• Make a floor plan of new residence for driver
• Confirm travel arrangements and reservations
• Obtain a contact number at destination and give to the driver
• Make arrangements to leave keys with real estate agent or friends
• Gather together items going with you in your suitcase
• Relax and let Maple Leaf Moving handle your move with care!