You may find these tips useful during your next move: Household or Office




 
HOUSEHOLD MOVING TIPS

 

Preparation

1. Contact All Points to schedule a FREE moving cost estimate.

2. Contact All Points well in advance so we can schedule the move for the day you prefer.

3. Set the date for the move.


Notify these people and tell them you’re moving… and when!

SERVICES:

_ CABLE COMPANY
_ NEWSPAPER
_ TRASH COLLECTOR
_ POST OFFICE
Notify your post office of your new address and arrange to have your mail forwarded.
_ BANK
Arrange for transfer of your account and contents of safety deposit box to a bank in your new neighborhood.
_ SCHOOL
Have the school records of your children transferred to their new schools.
_ MEDICAL
· Phone your doctor for names of doctors in your new location.
· Phone your dentist, and arrange to have your records sent to new dentist.
· Phone your pharmacy for transfer of prescriptions and records.

UTILITIES:
 
Shut/off Transf. Utility:
__ __ TELEPHONE 
__ __ ELECTRICITY
__ __ GAS 
__ __ WATER 
__ __ FUEL OIL
THE NIGHT BEFORE THE MOVE:

LAST MINUTE PACK LIST
- Toiletries
- Sheets and Pillowcases
- Towels
- Tissues
- Baby Articles
- Light Bulbs
- Hammer
- Pliers
- Screw Driver
- Nails, Screws, Etc.
- _________________

TAKE THAT LAST LOOK AROUND
- Attic
- Basement
- Garage 
- Backyard
- Cupboards
- Closets
- Medicine Chest
-______________



…AND DON’T FORGET
TO PHONE AHEAD!

If your move is going to take more than a day, be sure to phone ahead for hotel or motel reservations.



 
OFFICE MOVING TIPS  


Preparation

1.Be sure that the new location is ready (prior to moving day).

2.Confirm arrangements with each building manager.

3.Prepare scale drawing for new office layout.

4.Start packing early, clearly label all furniture and boxes.

5.Assign one person to supervise the moving company the day of the move.


CHOOSING A VENDOR

1. Contact companies 90 days prior
to the move.

2. Look for companies with reliable
trained help, ask who will supervise
the move.

3. Check references.

4. Ask for detailed explanation of
valuation coverage and claims
procedure.

5. Ask salesperson for personal
business resume.

Checklist
Days Before Move
- Interview moving companies and request pre-move estimates. 90
- Review proposals and check references 60
- Select All Points and sign contract. 60
- Have management meetings with All Points to review the details of the move. 30
- Contact both building managers to reserve elevators, etc.; confirm in writing. 30
- Get parking permits (if necessary) 30
- Prepare move kits. 20
- Send move kits to all employees. 10
- Receive delivery of moving boxes. 7
- Begin packing supply areas. 5
- Visit new location, label areas. 1
- Complete all packing and labeling. 0

 

   
 
 

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Texas Intrastate moves may be handled by either All Points Moving & Storage, L.P. under TxDOT No. 005846831C
or Atlas Van Lines, Inc. Texas Agent under TxDOT No. 005017368C

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