Contrast
Skip to Main Content
New York: (212) 288-1800 | Long Island: (516) 676-2700
Redline Movers – Moving Company in New York City
About
Overview Our team Reviews Awards Testimonials Company Policy
Moving
Professional Moving Company Nyc Commercial Relocation & Movers NYC Residential Relocation & Moving Moving Planner Estate Services
Packing
Packing Services Packing Tips
Supplies
Reusable Moving Kits New York City Moving Boxes New York Moving Kits Packaging Material
Other services
Piano Moving Junk Removal Bed Bug Programs Miscellaneous
Storage Contact us Blog

Moving Planner

Moving menu

  • Professional Moving Company Nyc
  • Commercial Relocation & Movers NYC
  • Residential Relocation & Moving
  • Estate Services
  • Moving Planner

THE MOVE

  • Decide what household items you want to keep.
  • Solicit estimates from moving companies.Establish a file for all moving papers and receipts.
  • Begin an inventory of all household goods.
  • Contact your insurance carrier, determine if your possessions are covered when you move.
  • Coordinate your professional packing team (if requested)
  • Choose a mover.

moving redline photo

FOUR WEEKS

  • For self moves, reserve a truck or trailer. Obtain necessary moving supplies: boxes, twine, labels, etc.
  • Start packing!!
  • If your mover is doing the packing, arrange for it to be done one or two days before loading begins.
  • Send furniture, drapes and carpets for repair or cleaning as needed.
  • Begin to use up overstocks of staple foods.
  • Gather valuable personal papers that you may need at your destination location, including medical and dental records, school records, birth certificates, etc.
  • Make travel plans and arrange any motel or other reservations.

TWO WEEKS

  • Arrange to move pets.
  • Check with mover about moving house plants. (Some movers will not move plants.)
  • Dispose of all items too dangerous to move, including flammable liquids.
  • If necessary, have your automobile serviced and ready for the trip.

TWO DAYS

  • Have mover pack your goods (unless doing it yourself).
  • Defrost and dry refrigerators and freezers to be moved.
  • Set aside valuable items to carry with you including jewelry, vital documents, money and valuable small items.

Redline photo

redline office

DELIVERY DAYS

  • Be on hand to answer any questions and give directions.
  • You must pay the driver before your goods can be unloaded. This is a Federal requirement for interstate moves.
  • Supervise unloading and unpacking.
  • Check carefully for any damaged or missing items.
  • Note on the inventory any damaged boxes or obvious damage to unboxed items before you sign anything.

SIX WEEKS

  • Begin search for good health-care professionals in your new location.
  • Fill out post-office change of address cards.
  • Send your new address to anyone that might need it — insurance agents, credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, friends, relatives, etc.
  • Clean out closets and dispose of all items that you will not be taking with you.
  • Hold a moving/garage sale or donate items to charities.

THREE WEEKS

  • Arrange to have utilities (gas, electric, phone, cable, water, etc.) disconnected in your present home, and connected at your new home.Ready car registration and insurance records for transfer.
  • Notify State Motor Vehicle Bureau of your new address.
  • Arrange for child care on moving day.
  • If necessary, reserve apartment elevator for pickup and/or delivery dates.

redline packing

redline photo

ONE WEEK

  • Transfer all bank accounts.
  • Cancel newspaper delivery.Have enough medication to last at least two weeks. Have prescriptions forwarded to a pharmacy at your new destination.
  • Buy traveler’s checks.
  • Make arrangements to pay for your move.Withdraw items and close safety deposit boxes.

MOVING DAY

  • Be on hand to answer questions and give directions to movers and stay until they are finished.
  • Accompany driver for inventory of your household goods.
  • Complete information on bill of lading and carefully read the document before you sign it.
  • Make sure you have your copies of the bill of lading and inventory.
  • Keep the bill of lading until your possessions are delivered, the charges are paid, and any claims are settled.
  • Before the van leaves, take one final look through the house to make certain nothing has been left behind.
  • Give the driver directions to your new home.
  • Notify the driver and the van line where you can be reached during the move.

Copyright © 2019 Redline Moving Inc. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer
LICENSE NUMBERS : NYS DOT 36843 | US DOT 1501922 | MC 564027

219 W 81st St New York, NY 10024 info(at)redlinemovers.com

facebook twitter google plus linkedin
Powered by Elromco Inc.Elromco