The key to any successful move is proper planning. With so many elements to consider like packing and transportation, you'll want to make sure that your life is organized before you take on a relocation.

A pre-move checklist is a great tool for helping you stay focused during a residential move. There are many different elements that most homeowners forget during their relocations, but a detailed list will help you remember. Below, you can find some of the key points to include on your pre-move checklist.

Utility Registration and Mail Forwarding

Two of the most common things that people forget when planning a move are registering utilities at their new home, and setting up mail forwarding. There's nothing worse than showing up at your new home only to realize that all the power is off. By registering your utilities early, you can make sure that they're ready to be activated as soon as you move in, saving significant time and stress.

Receiving mail at a new address can be quite a challenge. By changing your address as soon as you move, you can hopefully reduce the amount of mail that goes to your old home. You can also invest in mail forwarding with the USPS to ensure that everything arrives as it should.

Doctors, Vets, and School

Make sure that your family is set up with a new primary care doctor at your new location. Entering a doctor's office without this already established will take an enormous amount of time. This is also the case for a veterinarian.

If you're moving with children, you'll also want to make sure that they're fully enrolled in the local school and ready to resume classes as soon as you settle in. If possible, try to move during summer break to make this as easy as possible for your children.

Prior Packing

It's best to get some packing done ahead of time so that you're not left with every possession the day before your move. Start with items currently in storage, and slowly start packing on the days leading up to your move so that you're only left with what you need for the moving day itself. If you'd prefer to let professionals handle the work, our long distance movers would be happy to provide full-service packing and unpacking.

Count on Allied Alaska for Your Family's Move

Whether you're moving to a neighboring town or you're relocating to another country, Allied Alaska is there to help. With a pre-move checklist and our professional services, you can feel confident that your move will go perfectly. Our commercial and residential movers services include:

  • Household Moving
  • International Moving
  • Commercial Moving
  • Logistics
  • Storage

Get your family's relocation started today and contact us for a free, no-pressure quote.