Residential Tips

Below are some suggestions we've compiled based on our experience of safely and responsibly relocating families and individuals throughout Northern California.

1. Make yourself a list of things to do.

2. Take an inventory of your home. Decide what to keep, what to give away. Donate items you no longer want or have a yard sale.

3. Call E-ZMOVE to book your move date reservation.
4.Create a file for all important moving related documents. Many moving expenses are tax deductible so save your receipts.
5. List all the rooms/closets/areas that need to be packed. Begin packing as soon as you know you're moving. Start with items you don't often use. See: packing tips.
6. Pick up a free Moving Guide from your local post office & fill out the Change of Address form. You can also change your address online at www.usps.gov .

1. Continue packing.

2. Arrange to have your utilities stopped at you old address and started at your new home. Arrange for services to be switched off 1-2 days after you move from the old address / switched on 1-2 days prior to move date at your new address. This will eliminate most mishaps or hassles. Contact the following utility companies:

Phone
Heat / Electric
Water
Cable
Trash Removal

3. Once you have your new phone number, call your long distance carrier directly and sign up for, or transfer, your savings programs and services.

• Pack a Survival Kit in a medium sized box- What each person in your household must have when you arrive at your new place- from special foods to prescription drugs, as well as other necessary items such as:

Keys - to your new home
Basic Tools - hammer, screwdriver, nails, masking tape, tape measure, flashlight, light bulbs, pocket knife, trash bags.
Bathroom essentials - a bathroom towel, soap, and toilet paper, personal grooming kit with items such as a toothpaste, toothbrush etc.
Kitchen essentials - Water and a snack, paper plates, cups, plastic utensils, paper towels, sponges, and cleaning supplies.
Other items - eyeglasses, address book, checkbook, telephone, clock, a change of clothes, pet food and dishes. Directions to your new home (for the movers).
Payment - For the movers, in correct form. Tip money.

• Finish all packing and make sure boxes are appropriately labeled and sealed.

Remember the following as your final
preparation for the "Big Day":

Put the file with all your moving-related documents
in your Survival Kit. Put your kit in an out of the way place (i.e.: the bathtub) so you will always know where it is.
E-ZMOVE will call you to confirm the details of your move 1-2 days prior to your move. At that point you should inform E-ZMOVE of any additional boxes or items not previously mentioned.
• Also remember to discuss: all physical elements such as steep driveways, long walks, stairs, difficult parking etc... (so we can come expertly prepared with the requisite number of movers & equipment)!
Be sure to walk through your house one last time to make sure everything is accounted for & packed.
Get a good night's sleep!

ON MOVE DAY: Breathe deeply, relax and remember:
We've been Professionally Moving folks daily for over 11 years and we think you'll be pleasantly surprised by how smoothly your move is accomplished!
Rest assured, you are in great hands with E-ZMOVE!

Side Note:
E-ZMOVE will not move any loose items or small unpacked items, and Does Not Insure how you've packed your boxes. Please pack carefully! Our movers will always load & unload responsibly, with respect for your possessions.

E-ZMOVE does not disconnect or reconnect computers or electronics.

E-ZMOVE does not do cleaning.

Start with the essentials: • A pad of Paper or Spiral Notebook • Sturdy Boxes • Plain Newsprint for wrapping things up, • Packaging tape. (approximately 1 roll per room) • Scissors and markers to number and label each box. • Use Spiral notebook to list box #'s. Write a brief inventory of what's in each box so you can later identify what's in the box from your inventory notebook.
• Mark on each box where it belongs in your new home.

• Disconnect all electronics. • Contain all cords with a twist tie, tape, or rubberband. • Take down and box any pictures that will fit into a box. • File cabinets must be emptied if stairs are involved in your move.All lateral file cabinets must be emptied prior to moving any distance. • Drawers rule of thumb: remove any items that could fall out if the furniture is tilted in any direction. • Dresser drawers: If a dresser is large or heavy remove contents.If a dresser is moderately heavy only remove those items that could fall out if the piece is tilted in any direction.

• Reinforce the bottom of all your boxes with tape for added strength. • Put your heaviest items in small boxes. • Put lighter items together in larger boxes. • Wrap fragile items like dishes and vases, individually. Pad the bottom of the box in which you pack with towels, sheets or curtains (liquor boxes & dishpacks are perfect for packing glassware). Clearly lable appropriate boxes 'fragile' and which end is 'up'.
• Wrap small pictures individually and stack them side by side in a box. Stick masking tape in a crisscross pattern across large mirrors or framed glass items as extra support before packing them. Pack these items separately, first wrapping them in paper, then packing each in a glass pack or mirror carton (available through most packing supply stores). • If the box isn't completely full, pad the inside of the box with additional paper to cut down on movement. • Books/Videos/CD's & DVD's must go in small boxes. Double tape boxes with these items in them. • Boxes that are too heavy (requiring 2 or more movers to lift) isn't time efficient. Packing boxes propperly and effectively, will aid in a prompt and safe move. • E-ZMOVE provides wardrobes for hanging clothes to transport from "A" to "B". Wardrobes are not available on one-way or storage moves. Lightweight items (pillows etc) can be put in the bottom of the wardrobe to optimize space.
• For furniture that must be disassembled, put hardware in a plastic bag and tape the bag directly to the piece of furniture itself. That way you'll always know what goes with what. • Put your lampshades in one large box with plenty of padding and label the box.

Please pack carefully. E-ZMOVE will load & unload responsibly, with respect for your possessions. E-ZMOVE will not move any loose items or small unpacked items, and Does Not Insure how you've packed your boxes. E-ZMOVE will not disconnect or reconnect computers or electronics. E-ZMOVE does not do cleaning. NOTE: E-ZMOVE Crewmen are required, for safety reasons, to wear shoes on their feet at all times. If floor protection is required please tell us ahead of time so we can bring it on move day.