Go through your home and make a list of what needs to stay, be sold, donated, or thrown out.
Determine the date for your move.
Call for an estimate, and show our Moving Consultant the things that need to be packed
and moved.
Discuss if other services are required: packing, storage, un-packing, etc.
Keep all documents and information connected with your move. This information should not be packed away. It will be extremely helpful on moving day.
Gather information from doctors, business associates, clubs, dentists and lawyers in your
new location.
6 Weeks Before Moving Day
Notify your post office of your move. Get your new address and send out change of
address cards.
Arrange to have your utilities disconnected, including telephone, cable, water, gas, and electricity.
Ask the phone company at your destination if service can be connected before arrival.
Ask your bank to transfer your accounts to the branch nearest your new home.
4 Weeks Before Moving Day
Plan a garage sale – this will help get rid of some clutter.
Transfer fire, theft and other insurance to your new location.
2 Weeks Before Moving Day
Have rugs and drapery cleaned. Leave rugs rolled and wrapped.
Prepare a floor plan of new home and make extra copies. This will be useful on “move-in” day.
Plan a moving-away party for children and their friends.
Make sure most of your packing is complete.
Prepare meals between now and moving day. Donate excess canned and frozen foods to the community food bank.
Separate any food, plates, utensils you will need during the last days. Be sure to pack them on moving day.
Make sure all laundry is clean and remember to pick up any dry cleaning.
Organize all of your moving and travel documents as well as valuables you will be taking with you the day of the move.
1 Week Before
Moving Day
Take down all curtains, blinds, shelving units, etc.. Unfasten any fixed carpets that are to
be moved.
Set aside and label items such as luggage that you do not want to be moved.
Pack your car for the move. (Pack items you intend to move yourself).
On Moving Day
Be on hand when the moving crew arrives, or authorize someone in writing to take your place.
All questions should be directed to the driver of the moving crew.
Sign the form at the beginning of the move. This will instruct the crew to begin the move.
Keep all children and pets away from the moving truck. Keep children on a normal routine as much as possible. Set aside a few toys or set up a movie in a quiet room.
Before the crew leaves, take one last walk through to make sure everything has been loaded.
Arriving at Your New Home
If some goods are to be stored, advise the storage facility of the items that need to be stored or removed from your unit.
Confirm that utilities will be connected on time.
Pick up a set of keys (and make copies for you and other people in your home).
Anne Louise Roberts
We were very appreciative of the excellent work by Bradford Moving and Storage bringing us 400 km from country to downtown. We have used them several times over 40 years. Initial assessment, planning and price estimate by Dom were accurate, the crew arrived on time and no mishaps, not a single broken item, occurred, particularly in wrestling my 6+ foot piano into the van and then into our new place. The workers were entirely obliging, rap[d, skilled and friendly. I would offer particular thanks to Mr. Joe Crupi, who made a special after hours effort to collect boxes that I packed late plus an added heavy desk.
Audrey Jamieson
I was very impressed with Bradford Moving. They came highly recommended by the Retirement Residence we were moving my Mom into so we thought we would try them. We did a terrible job packing my Mom and they were so accommodating and easy to work with. Everything we asked them was no problem and they made a stressful situation very manageable. I highly recommend their services you won't be disappointed.
Stephen Marklew
Professional movers and service
Marilyn Spencer
The team from Bradford moving moved us into our new home recently and they did an awesome job!They were professional, efficient, friendly, courteous and had a great sense of humor which really put us at ease on such a stressful day. We were so pleased as they made the move seamless and the transition less stressful. They all worked well together and were very careful with our furniture.We would highly recommend your company , thanks so much!Marilyn and Lee Spencer
Geoffrey Dawe
A great experience for moving (if moving can ever be a great experience!!)Very accommodating, flexible, with a somewhat sarcastic sense of humour (perfect for me!).Highly recommended!!
Estelle Caines
I was thrilled with the whole moving process - it was worth every penny. Nick and Greg did an amazing job in an efficient and timely manner. I found them to be very knowledgeable, well organized, worked well as a team and were incredibly careful with my furniture. Super positive attitudes in spite of the scorching heat. I was more than impressed! I would not hesitate to recommend this company based on professionalism [starting with the first call to office staff to do my booking], pride in workmanship [care of customers property], and customer service standards.
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