No need to wing it

							No need to wing it
Moving can be a trying experience, especially with so many details to keep in mind.
Getting organized is the key for a smooth move. This helpful list can help.

6-8 weeks before
F Get estimates from several professional movers or truck rental companies.

F Create a floor plan of your new home so you’ll know where to place furniture & appliances.

F Itemize your household goods and begin getting rid of everything you no longer want.

F Decide what items you wish to transport to your new home.

F Donate items you don’t need to a charity or consider having a garage sale.

F Start collecting suitable moving and packing supplies if you plan to do your own packing.

F Get familiar with your new community. Request information on schools, community programs,

   parks and recreation from the local Chamber of Commerce.

F Start making travel arrangements (hotel, flights, car rental, etc.) for your family. Try to keep your

   plans as flexible as possible.

F Create a moving folder to keep all receipts for moving related expenses. Remember that many

   moving expenses are tax deductible.

F Finalize all real estate/rental needs.

F Contact your insurance agent to transfer medical, property, fire and auto insurance.

F Place all important documents and valuable personal items in a safe & accessible place.

F Complete Canada Post’s change-of-address card.

F Make storage arrangements if required.

F Begin researching health care professionals in your new location.



Move your TELUS services online or call 310-2255 and say ‘move’.
No need to wing it
Moving can be a trying experience, especially with so many details to keep in mind.
Getting organized is the key for a smooth move. This helpful list can help.

4 weeks before
F Call TELUS to arrange to move your home phone, Internet service and mobile phone

   services. Move your services online or call 310-2255 and say ‘move’.

F Notify other utilities.

F Call charities for pick up of unwanted items.

F Repair minor damages to your home.

F Transfer or resign club memberships.

F Get packing paper, notepad for inventory, marking pens, and twine for packing belongings.

F Check with your insurance company to see how your possessions are covered during transit.

F If necessary, reserve your building’s elevator and confirm your moving date with your new

   building manager.

F Prepare auto registration for transfer (if moving to another province).

F Hold your garage sale and arrange for disposal of items to charities.




Move your TELUS services online or call 310-2255 and say ‘move’.
No need to wing it
Moving can be a trying experience, especially with so many details to keep in mind.
Getting organized is the key for a smooth move. This helpful list can help.

2 weeks before
F Notify your financial institution of your address change.

F Return any borrowed items (including library books) and retrieve any loaned items.

F Cancel newspaper delivery.

F Notify any creditors of your move.

F Transfer prescriptions and be sure you have an adequate supply of medications on hand.

F Send change-of-address cards to everyone who will need to contact you.

F Prepare a list of items you’ll need immediately at destination, such as a flashlight, light bulbs,

   toilet paper, cleaning supplies, snacks and drinks.

F BC residents can use this website https://www.addresschange.gov.bc.ca to change their

   address for provincial services such as drivers license and MSP.




Move your TELUS services online or call 310-2255 and say ‘move’.
No need to wing it
Moving can be a trying experience, especially with so many details to keep in mind.
Getting organized is the key for a smooth move. This helpful list can help.

The day before
F Defrost your refrigerator and freezer.

F Let movers pack your belongings (unless it’s a do-it-yourself move).

F Disconnect and prepare major appliances for move.

F Set aside anything that will travel in your car so it will not be loaded on the truck.

F Pack a box of items that will be needed first at the new house. Clearly mark this box “Load Last”.

F Confirm arrival time of your moving van/truck/company.

F If moving yourself, dismantle beds and other large furniture.




Move your TELUS services online or call 310-2255 and say ‘move’.