Planning Guide

Planning Guide

4 to 6 Weeks before Moving Day

Let Fitzgerald Moving know what date you would like to move.
Arrange to close charge accounts with stores.
Plan to use frozen or fresh foods before moving.
Ask druggist for copies of renewable prescriptions.
Discuss your move and the costs with Fitzgerald Moving.
Make arrangements to transfer or resign club memberships.
Gather letters of introduction from your clergyman, business associates, lawyer, etc.
Prepare a list of friends, relatives, businesses and professionals to notify once you know your new address.
Keep all receipts and papers on hand that are related to moving.
Decide what is to be moved and what to sell or give away.

2 to 3 Weeks before Moving Day

Notify your post office, find out your new postal code and obtain a supply of Change-of-address cards.
Contact the phone company to arrange service in your new home.
Have your rugs and draperies cleaned. Leave the rugs rolled and wrapped.
Start packing you plan on doing it yourself.
Arrange to have utilities disconnected at a suitable time.
You are responsible for the transport of valuables, cash, etc. Your bank may be able to help
Prepare a floor plan of your new home. Identify each room by name – keep copies of this plan with you during your move.
Consult your veterinarian to make sure that your pets have all required certifications and inoculations.
Have a garage sale to lighten the load.
Notify your bank of your move.
Transfer insurance to take effect at your new address.
Contact utility companies at your destination to arrange service.
Large power tools such as saws and lathes should be dismantled.

One Week before Moving Day

Give away any plants that are not being moved.
Take down curtains, draperies, blinds, shelves, etc. that are to be moved. The mover does not perform these tasks.
Set aside and label those items you do not want packed or moved.
Pack lightweight clothing such as sweaters, lingerie, etc. in bureau drawers, taking care not to overload them.
Wash and dry all laundry and pick up all dry cleaning.
Pack the telephone directory – it will come in handy.
Remove liquids, breakables and heavy items from drawers.
We recommend you discard bottles and jars containing liquids.
Separate any items to be packed the last day.
Drain fuel from the lawnmower or any other equipment.
Dispose safely of all flammables, fuel, paint, ammunition, fireworks, etc.

One Day before Moving Day

Moving Day

Advise the Moving Foreman of any items you wish to have as soon as you move into the new house.
When the packers arrive, show them any items that you feel need special attention.
Sign the Certificate of Packing and Unpacking when packers are finished.
Sign the Inventory and keep a copy.
Your Moving Foreman will be in charge. Ask him any questions.
Make a final tour of the premises with the Moving Foreman to be sure that all items have been loaded.
Before signing the Bill of Lading, check all the details.

Arriving

Notify the destination member of your arrival.
If you do not know whom to contact, telephone Fitzgerald Moving at 507-235-9669.
As soon as possible, check your goods. Report any loss or damage to Fitzgerald Moving.
If any goods are to be stored, advise the warehouse of any items you want to remove or inspect so that they can be accessible.
Stand in a convenient locations during unloading to inspect the condition of your furniture, direct it’s placement and mark it off on the inventory.
Receive and sign for the shipment even if there is damage or loss. Note damage or loss on the inventory.
To make sure that all furniture and boxes will placed correctly, fasten a clearly-marked floor plan near the entrance.
Be on hand to accept delivery or arrange for someone to be there when the van arrives.
The movers will lay rugs and reassemble furniture and appliances.