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Moving Checklist – 1 Week

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1 Week Before Move- Checklist

MARK ITEMS

    • Clearly mark items you plan to move yourself. Make sure they are all in one spot so it is obvious that they do NOT go on the truck.
    • Take a JUMBO RED MARKER to all fragile boxes or add BIG “fragile” stickers.

CASH, BANK & TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

    • Get cash. You will need cash for any number of things: tips while traveling, tip for movers, emergency cash, etc.
    • Confirm all travel arrangements and reservations.
    • If you have a lock-box at the bank, make sure to make a list of its contents, close-out the lock-box and have a plan for safe transport of the items from your current bank to a bank near your new home. If there are things that you cannot take with you, check with your bank for the best way to transport these items.

HOUSE PREPARATION

    • Clean out your stove and get it ready to move.
    • Do your final loads of laundry. If you are moving the washer and dryer, leave plenty of time this week to un-hook your washer and dryer and prep them for moving. Check your user manual for specifics or call the appliance store where you purchased them.
    • Pack your suitcases and add any last minute clothes to your “Open Me First” box.
    • Prepare your fridge and freezer ahead of time. Refer to the owner’s manual for manufacturer guidelines. They will likely need to be unplugged well in advance so they have ample time to cool down, warm up and dry out. If you cannot find specifics for your model, start a week out. Make sure they are unplugged, room temp, wiped out and completely empty and totally dry for a full 48 hours BEFORE your movers arrive. Use baking soda to eliminate any odors and leave them open to allow them to air out. Making sure they are dry, dry, dry helps to prevent mold and mildew. Important Note: If you have children, please be EXTRA cautious – these are tempting hiding spots for curious kids. Tape something to the inside edge of the door so the door cannot be completely closed or remove the doors altogether. When they are ready to go, the movers can easily remove the prop or re-attach the doors. In the meantime your children will be safe.

MOVER-RELATED ITEMS

  • Make sure your moving company knows how to reach you while you are in transit to your new place and that YOU know how to reach them. Especially if moving over a weekend or Holiday.
  • Make sure you know how to pay your mover. Do not assume. Always ask.
  • Make sure you understand the insurance coverage of your belongings. If using a moving company, check with them. If moving yourself, check with your insurance agent about items in a rental truck, in your car and things in transit in other ways.
Moving checklist. Valuable Timeline of oving Tips. CUMMINGS MOVING Co.
MOVING REVIEWS

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Our moving experience exceeded all expectations!! Your staff were fantastic–extremely professional, competent and work done with smiles! We are most grateful for how smoothly the move went–no hassles, no breakage of our belongings, and when the guys left i…
Terry
Just wanted to let you know that the move went so well today, thanks to your crew. The three men (sorry, I didn’t get each of their names) worked so efficiently and it was a difficult move out of an old SF apartment with two long flights of steep stairs. They …
Barbara - San Francisco
Thank you to Enrique, Elias and Team. Cummings made a very difficult move run so smoothly. After my mother passed, I had to pack up her apartment, move items to my home and then send items to the NorthBay into a storage facility. Elias, Roberto and Brian were …
Danielle V – Palo Alto, CA
Once again I want to thank you and your colleagues at Cummings Moving Company for your generosity of both spirit and substance. We are very grateful for your assistance last week in preparing and giving us access to ten large crates of framed photographs we ha…
Angus W - Executive Director - San Francisco
We were happy with the services and crew that Cummings Moving Company provided us last Saturday. They were pretty much on time, efficient, and professional. They got our pianos moved exactly the way we wanted. This is the 3rd time we have used your company wit…
Lucy L - San Mateo
2 Moves in 3 Days! The Ever Ready Battery Has nothing on Ricardo & Chuey! Non-Stop: Experienced : Freindly: Profesional:From SSF to Rio Vista (sacrameto ca) & back to Pcifica Ca. Quoted us 9 hours -Done in 7 Hrs.Charged for 7 Hours! And that was the 2nd Day!!!…
Anne M – San Francisco, CA
Super fast crew! Thank you for helping us with this move.
Tricia V V
Amy, your movers were excellent.  There were a couple of very heavy furniture pieces that they successfully negotiated into my new home.  Thank you for your professionalism.
Therese B
We we’re really impressed with your crew. First class all the way!!
Amelia S - San Mateo & San Francisco
Just wanted to thank you for an excellent move. The crew did a great job. I have rarely seen any group work so efficiently or professionally. I am glad that I followed my instincts about your company. Enrique did more to instill confidence and trust than the r…
Paul J R
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FROM OWNERS AMY & ENRIQUE

“As owners, we are hands-on. Our ability to deliver excellent service as San Francisco movers comes from our commitment to both customer and employee. Through regular training, supervision, competitive compensation, daily attention to excellence, and deep care for our customers and their belongings, we create an environment where top-level service is second nature."

San Francisco is our home. Moving residents and businesses is our passion. Your great experience with us as San Francisco movers is our aim - Every Day.
-Amy Messinger & Enrique Palos

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Cummings Moving Company

Since 1969 - Serving San Francisco
and the Bay Area

San Francisco (SF)
Location
415-387-4000

On the Peninsula
650-692-3000

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