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Six Weeks in Advance |
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Call Galil to
schedule your moving day. |
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Decide what you want
to move, what items you want to put into storage,
give away, donate to a charity, sell or discard.
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Decide how much you
want to pack, move and how much you will have us
pack, and move. |
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Only those items that Galil packs are covered against
damage – so even if you plan to pack, you may want to
consider having us pack your most fragile or valuable
posessions. |
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 Four
Weeks in Advance
Notify magazines, newspapers and the post office about
your change of address.
Notify friends and business associates.
the post office can supply you with change of address cards
and information at no charge. Here are some of the people
and firms you may need to notify:
Utility Companies – gas, water, electric
Telephone Company
Fuel, Sewer, Trash
Cable Company
Doctors, Dentists, CPA, Brokers
Security Companies, Insurance Agents
Government & Public Offices
Book, Record & Video Clubs
Health Clubs
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Consider placing an ad in a local paper, or
having a garage sale to dispose of any unwanted
items. |
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Use up canned and frozen foods. |
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Don't stock up on large-sized items. |
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Consider taking a video inventory of your
posessions for insurance purposes. |
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Two Weeks in Advance |
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For long distance moves, consult Galil about
moving your car.
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 Prepare
Household Items:
Dispose of flammable items – cleaning fluids,
chemistry sets, aerosol cans, etc.
Drain fuel from lawn mower, motorcycles (if they are
going to be moved); discard used cans of paints,
thinners and other such items.
Take propane tanks to your propane dealer. They must
purge and seal the tanks.
Have your appliance service technician prepare your
appliances for shipping a day or two before the
move.
Inform the utility company what day you want to have
the services shut down. |
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Pets & Plants: We cannot move your pets or
plants. You can move them by car or ship them by
plane for long distance moves. Please ask us for
additional information. |
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Three Days in Advance |
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moves, our experienced packers
may do the packaging days before
the move. For smaller moves it
will be done the same day. Be
prepared to move valuables, such
as cash, credit cards, bonds,
deeds, silver, gold, coins and
insurance paperwork yourself.
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Pack a
bag or box of those items
that you will need
immediately, such as: |
| The new keys |
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Bath items such as: |
| Prescription
medication towels, tissue, |
| First aid kit |
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soap, toilet paper, |
| Snacks |
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toothpaste, toothbrushes |
| Cleaning Supplies |
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Pet food and supplies |
| Kitchen utensils |
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Light bulbs |
| Trash bags |
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Tools |
| Children's books |
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| and toys |
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Check
the contents of drawers, remove all items that
can break. Clothing, towels, blankets and other
soft items can stay in the drawers. |
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Check
the attic and basement for items that may have
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Wash
all clothes before your appliances are
disconnected. |
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Empty
and clean the refrigerator and freezer (remember
the defrost pan). |
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The Day Before the Move
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If Galil is handling the packing, our experienced crew
will arrive and begin the packing process. Before the
packing begins, take them through your house and let them
know if there are any items that will not be moved, and if
there are any items that you will pack or move yourself. |
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The Day of the Move |
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Review
with the Galil foreman what is to be moved, what you want to
move yourself, and what cartons you will want access to as
soon as you move.
Mark any items that you do not want moved.
If you have done the packing, have all of the boxes clearly
marked and ready to go. They should be marked as to the
contents and what room you want them placed in. You can also
specify where in the room they are to be placed. Leave out
any last-minute changes of clothes or coats that you may
need
Unplug TV sets 24 hours prior to your move, to avoid damage
while moving.
Have a few extra trash bags available for those last-minute
items that were hiding under beds or furniture, and for
trash.
You may want plastic cups and soda or snacks in a cooler for
the day of the move.
Be available when the movers arrive. If you cannot be there,
please let us know who will be your authorized
representative. They will also have to sign the documents.
If you are moving long distance or into storage, take the
foreman through the house as he inspects and tags each lot
and item with an inventory sticker. These inventory numbers,
along with an inventory list, will be prepared for your
review.
After everything is loaded, make one last inspection of the
house to ensure nothing is left behind.
Confirm that the driver has the correct destination
information. Let the driver know how and where you can be
reached. Plan to be there when the moving van arrives.
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