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Moving Checklist – 2 Weeks

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2 Weeks Before Moving – Checklist

CHECK WITH YOUR MOVER

    • Make all final packing decisions and call for help from your mover or friends NOW.
    • Make sure you have checked with your moving company regarding the transport of non-toxic/non-flammable fluids. Each company has its own guidelines and the answer may depend on expected temperatures and how long items will be on the truck. Find out now.
    • If your mover is going to transport your things like your lawn mower, snow blower, power tools and the like, all equipment will need to be completely drained of ALL oil and gasoline. When in doubt, ask your mover.

UTILITY & VEHICLE CHECK UP

    • Follow-up with your utility companies on both ends of your move. Make sure everything is on target for disconnection and connection just ahead of the day you move in. If you have a way to confirm actual activation of critical services like gas and electric ahead of time that is best. There are few things worse than arriving to a cold, dark house, late on a Saturday night when nothing can be done until Monday morning. Plan for success!
    • Take your car in for a road-trip check-up. Check the heat, AC, tires, get an oil change and anything else that would make sure your car has a great trip too.

UPON ARRIVAL

  • Prepare a list to tape to the refrigerator in your new place – include important phone numbers for: Hospital, doctors, dentist, vet, mechanic, police and fire department near your new home. Put this list in your “Open First Box.”
  • Start a shopping list of the first things you need to buy at the grocery store and home improvement store as soon as you get the truck unloaded at your new home. Keep this in your “Open First Box” or in your Moving Binder.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

    • Make extra sure you have all the keys you need and extras on hand. Think car, house, apartment, storage, filing cabinet, lock box, etc. – keep them in a safe, easy to access place.
    • Make sure you have proof from your cable company that you returned your equipment.
    • Make sure all your prescriptions have been transferred successfully to that pharmacy near your new home.
    • Make certain all your bank related things are handled and that you know the location of the branch office and ATM near your new home.
    • Back up ALL computer files onto online back-up service AND disc or external hard-drive that you transport separate from your computer. Remember to be mindful of extreme temperatures when deciding how to transport the backup data.
    • Take inventory the things you plan to take with you in the car to make sure you have space for everything. Better to know now while there is time to make other arrangements.
    • Go through your attic, basement, crawl-space, closets, under the beds and behind furniture. Check the garage, the rafters, all the nooks and crannies of your home and storage spots to see if you have missed anything that needs packing.
Moving checklist. Valuable Timeline of oving Tips. CUMMINGS MOVING Co.
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Hi Amy, we were very happy with your services and crew.  You exceeded our expectations.  Everything was carefully wrapped and there wasn’t one single item that was damaged or broken.  The crew was friendly, helpful, hard-working, and courteous.  We could…
Leslie & Jack
Super fast crew! Thank you for helping us with this move.
Tricia V V
I want to thank you once again and offer kudos to all those who were involved in my most recent move. As all of you know, this last move was my 5th within 6years. And I have used Cummings each and every time! And, even though this last move was with a lot l…
Peggy R
Once you reach a certain age, it’s not OK to ask your friends to help you move… I’ve been using movers for the past 4-5 years, for across town moves as well as across the country. It’s just easier: you don’t have to but anyone you know to be at your house on-t…
Abby S – San Francisco, CA
Great company! I have used them for several jobs. The movers are very nice and they have excellent customer service. They are also very respectful of your belongings. I highly recommend them for any moving projects you may have.
Laura A
Cummings! The service was great – we couldn’t have been happier- thank you so much! Please add us to your reference list.
Tina
We used Cummings Moving Company for our last move.  They were superb from beginning to end.  We had an expert foreman and crew who were professional, trustworthy and efficient.  Our property was difficult to access and the actual move a bit complicated and …
Tracy F
Cummings moved our furniture yesterday and did a GREAT job!  From making the appointment, follow-up and then the move, everything went perfect!  Amber took our call, answered all of my questions. The movers worked hard and were really careful with everything…
Wendy R – Santa Rosa, CA
Amy and Enrique, I want to thank you for your professionalism and courtesy and for making our move a lot easier. Everything you said you’d do went smoothly. The guys where exactly on time in Crockett. They are very courteous and, most importantly, very profe…
Arthur C
We were pleased in every way with our experience with your company.  The crew arrived on time, were thoughtful, efficient, and professional in their delivery of this service, and everything went very well with the move.  We would recommend Cummings without r…
Monique
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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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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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Moving checklist. Valuable Timeline of oving Tips. CUMMINGS MOVING Co.

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