Moving to the Metro East IL?

Here are some Moving Tips, along with a Checklist

• If you rent … give your landlord notice.
• Contact utility companies to terminate any utilities in your name at current address.
• Contact utility companies to set up service at new address you'll be moving into.
• Start collecting packing materials.
• Start sorting your belongings into three piles: Keep…Toss…Store

• Book a moving company or start collecting info on rental trucks. Troy IL Storage Center offers U-Haul Services
• If needed, arrange moving transit insurance.
• Complete change of address card so the post office will forward your mail.
• Arrange for someone to watch any children and/or pets for the day of your move.
• Start packing things you won't need until after your move.
• Cancel monthly household services, i.e. newspaper delivery, cleaning personnel.

• Have meters read and pay any outstanding balances due.
• Arrange to pay for all your final bills at current address.
• If necessary make arrangements to return keys to landlord.
• Collect keys for new residence.
• Draft a sketch of your new residence and map out room assignments to give to people who will be moving your belongings into your new residence.
• Start checking out your storage options should you need them. Many places are a first come…first serve for storage units.

• Seal and label boxes.
• Pack a container for emergency supplies.
• Defrost fridge/freezer.
• Clean the house or apartment.

• Disconnect any remaining appliances.
• Turn off all lights.
• Close and lock doors and windows.
• Put down protection on the floors of your new residence.
• Account for all items moved to your new location.