MIB MOVING

MOVING TIPS

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Its your responsibility to disconnect all electronics and wrap cords (televisions, stereos, DVD players, computers etc.)

02

Sidewalks / driveways must be free of debris and snow.

03

To save time and money, dismantle all furniture and stack boxes in one room.

04

Remember to discuss your insurance options with MIB Moving Consultant.

MIB MOVING

MOVING GUIDE

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WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE

  • Tour your home, [include your attic, garage, storage space etc.] determine what items you will be shipping
  • Have a garage sale or donate items you do not wish to keep/ ship. Reducing your shipment size will reduce your shipment costs.
  • Make travel arrangements: flight, hotel, vehicle rental, etc.
  • Start using up all food stock, frozen foods cannot be shipped.
02

WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE

  • Dispose of all flammables, aerosols, paints, propane tanks, etc. these items cannot be shipped.
  • Start packing or have the MIB Moving crew pack it for you. Visit https://www.mibmoving.com for self packing tips and a full line of packing products or call MIB Moving for more details on our pacing services.
  • Arrange to disconnect your utilities. Visit https://ww.mibmoving.com for a list of Fort McMurray utilities companies.
  • Arrange to connect utilities and phone at your new home.
04

WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE

  • Notify Post Office of your new address.
  • Mail change of address cards.
  • Notify all accounts [mortgage, banks, leases, business or credit accounts] of your new address.
  • Return library books, videotapes, DVD's and other borrowed or loaned items.
01

WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE

  • Arrange for a babysitter on a moving day.
  • Pick a specific area in your home for items you are taking personally.
  • Label all boxes with your name and name of the room you want the box put in your new home.
  • Drain water from garden hose, drain all oil and fuel from power mowers, tools, etc.
01

DAY BEFORE YOUR MOVE

  • Empty refrigerator and freezer, defrost and wipe clean.
  • Clean and air your range.
  • Finish packing all personal items.

Note: Be sure to have payment arrangements made for delivery as banks may be closed. MIB Moving accepts cash, Visa, Master Card, American Express, company & certified cheque and debit.

Moving Day
  • Make sure some one is available to answer any questions your MIB Moving have.
  • Sign and save your bill of Landing, make sure your correct address, phone numbers and email address is in the delivery section.
  • Keep a vacuum out to clean areas where furniture was [under the couch etc.]
  • Complete a final inspection of your home with your MIB Moving, make sure all rooms, closets, etc are empty.