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Mover's guide

 

To avoid any last-minute problems, plan your move with the utmost care. Start by gathering boxes and wrapping paper; once you know the exact date of your move, reserve the services of a moving company as soon as possible. If necessary, don’t hesitate to take additional insurance to cover your possessions during the move.

 

Draw up a list for the movers of what is and what is not to be moved. Pack up anything you won’t need until moving day: you will have much less to pack in the few days prior to your moving.

 

Use this handy checklist to help make your move a total success

 

Two months before moving, advise:

 

• Moving guide (Québec Portal)

• Quebec address change service (Service québécois de changement d’adresse)

• Telecommunications services

• Internet, telephone, television

• Your heating oil company

• The Post Office

• Revenue Canada

 

Professional services

• Your doctor

• Your dentist

• Your optometrist

• Your lawyer

• Your notary

• Your veterinarian

 

Insurers

• Accident and life insurance   

• Automobile insurance  

• Home insurance 

• Dental and medical insurance

 

Other

• Family and friends

• All types of subscriptions

• Financial institution 

• School and daycare

• Municipal library 

• Clubs or associations of which you are a member

• Car dealer 

• Employer and union

• Your home delivery services

• Email contact list  

 

A few days before the move:

• Arrange for a babysitter

• Gather boxes and other moving items in one room, preferably on the ground floor 

• Confirm the agreement with your mover: date, price, insurance, arrival time and how to get to your home. Leave them a number where they can reach you should the unexpected arise. 

 

The day before:

• Remove curtains and blinds

• Remove obstructions from the halls and entrances to be used by the movers 

• Clearly identify boxes and items for the movers as well as the items you will be moving personally.

 

Moving day:

• Take a reading of all meters (electricity, heating oil, etc.) 

• Check the condition of your furniture before it leaves 

• Bring your telephone with you     

• Examine every room to make sure you leave nothing behind   

• Before leaving, hand over the keys to the appropriate person      

• Keep important documents such as cheques, moving contract and invoices, etc., with you.                   

When you get to your destination:

• Make a list of the damage or breakage which may have occurred during the move

• Indicate any lost or damaged items on the movers’ delivery order slip

• Take a reading of the meters (electricity, heating oil, etc.) at your new residence.

 

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