Pre-Move Planner - Merchants Moving & Storage Company

PLANNING YOUR MOVE

The moving process begins long before our professional movers arrive at your door. To ensure your move runs like clockwork, Merchants recommends the following steps in the weeks before moving day.

4 to 6 Weeks Before Move

Discuss with Merchants the full particulars about your company’s policy, accessorial services (crating, packing, storage, etc.), delivery requirements and information about carrier liability
Understand the limited liability for loss and damage, and the availability of added value protection
Send change of address cards to publications, friends, businesses, etc.
Notify post office of new address and date it will be effective
Transfer medical and dental records
Contact schools and advise them of your move
Notify attorney, clergy and insurance agents
Close out local charge accounts
Notify utilities of cut-off date (do not discontinue phone service until after your move date)

2 Weeks Before Move

Pick up any items at cleaners and repair shops
Notify Merchants of any changes in the amount of household goods to be shipped, or changes in dates

1 Week Before Move

Empty fuel tanks in lawn mower and/or snowblower and dispose of any flammables such as paint, turpentine and charcoal lighter fluid
Arrange to stop newspaper delivery
Close out bank accounts and arrange to have funds transferred to your new bank
Remove valuables from safety deposit box and store them in a strong box to take with you

1 Day Before Move

Clean out refrigerator and leave doors open so it can dry
Pack luggage
Set aside airline tickets, keys and other small valuable items that you will take with you
Clearly mark items not to be loaded

Moving Day

Check over inventory with Keyman (the lead mover on your job)
Give your Keyman a list of the items not to be packed, and point them out to him during the initial walk-through
Leave your forwarding address with the new owners
Discuss your delivery requirements with Merchants
Advise Merchants where you or your representative can be reached at the final destination
Advise driver of specific directions for locating your new residence
Reconfirm with the driver the expected delivery date or dates
Check closets, attic, garage and yard to see that Merchants has loaded everything intended to go

Delivery Day

Plan to be on hand at delivery for the check-off process and to answer questions and give directions for furniture placement, or arrange for someone to represent you

If you have any questions or concerns at any stage of your move, just give Merchants Moving & Storage Company a call at 262-631-5680.

Customer Testimonials

"Dave, Mark & Bryant were wonderful to work with. I haven't unpacked all boxes yet, but I feel confident that everything will be intact. Considering all the horrible stories I heard about moving, Merchants made it seem easy. Thank you!"

– William E.

"The guys were absolutely phenomenal. This was my 1st move with zero issues during and after the move. The house and the items we handles with care and they were very thoughtful. A++!"

– Doug J.

"Everything went extremely smoothly. Everyone was so nice and polite. Things were moved quickly and professionally. Our items were held for about 2 days which helped us in our move. So convenient for us. Thank you!"

– Julie S.

"Moving is stressful. However you made it much less stressful for us, The crew was AMAZING!!! Friendly, professional, and extremely good at their job. Everything was packed beautifully and labeled SOOOOO good. Just a great experience. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!"

– Jacob M.