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Moving Checklist

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We do not offer intrastate moves unless in California.

Moving is never easy. There are a lot of complications involved with a change of address. Sterling Van Lines has been the leading pioneer for 30 years in the moving industry and specializes in small moves.

Things to Do Before You Move

Our moving checklist is a timeline of things to do before you move — to ensure that your moving day is as hassle-free as possible.

12 weeks before you move, have you …

  • Chosen your mover and signed the acceptance note?
  • Sorted through basement, loft and garage?
  • Resolved what to do with prohibited items?
  • Made proper provision for pets?
  • Decided whether or not you are taking your car?

10 weeks before your move, have you …

  • Disposed of the things you don’t want to take?

8 weeks before you move, have you …

  • Started to prepare your mailing list of people who need your change of address?
  • Notified banks, savings accounts, credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, hire purchase and rental companies?
  • Started to round up passports, birth/marriage certificates and other family documentation?
  • Applied for any necessary visas?
  • Checked that electrical goods will work in your new home?

6 weeks before you move, have you …

  • Separated favorite toys?
  • Made sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date?
  • Arranged for mail to be forwarded?
  • Decided whether or not to buy any new household goods — check tax refunds.

4 weeks before you move, have you …

  • Decided which clothes travel with you?
  • Started to dismantle climbing frames/garden furniture?
  • Agreed to an insurance value and terms with your mover?
  • Made arrangements for connection of services at your new home?
  • Returning library books.
  • Cancelled milk, newspapers, subscriptions.
  • Found new homes for your plants.

7 days before your move, have you …

  • Defrosted the refrigerator/freezer
  • Planned simple meals for moving day to avoid using appliances.
  • Separated luggage items you need for personal travel.
  • Cleaned garden tools, bicycles and any other gardening equipment.
  • Emptied the tanks of powered tools such as mowers.
  • Checked that you have enough medication for at least two weeks, and ensure you have copies of any necessary prescriptions for use at destination.
  • Collected travelers cheques or local currency.
  • Arranged for someone to look after the children on moving day.

Moving day …

  • Relax.

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See what some of our happy customers have to say

As a moving company, we are proud of the work we do in helping people to move- and thought we would share a few words from our customers.

Small Move Testimonial
Nothing but excellent things to say about Sterling Van Lines! Moving is stressful enough -- Sterling Van Lines definitely made the process easier for us!B.P. Small Move
Piano Move Testimonial
They moved a very old 1886 Steinway Baby Grand across the country and they did a wonderful job. Sterling had the best price as well. Tim D. Piano Move
Antique Move Testimonial
Sterling moved some antiques from PA to NV for my family. My main concern was that the pieces arrive intact and in good shape, and they certainly did.Shani C. Antique Move
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