Move In and Move Out Checklists from Local Movers in Los Angeles, CA

4 Weeks Before Move

• Tour your house and decide which items should be discarded or donated to charity. Visit our “Donate Unwanted Items” page to get more information.
• Contact doctors and dentists. They may recommend a colleague near your new home. Get copies of renewable prescriptions.
• Transfer children’s education records to new school.
• Check homeowners insurance policy to see if moving is covered. Be sure your new home is covered by transferring fire, theft, and other insurance.
• Transfer personal insurance records.
• If you have any questions call Rainbow Movers.

3 Weeks Before Move

• Plan to use up most food items before the move.
• Check and clear tax assessments.
• Confirm transfer of school records.
• Arrange to have major appliances serviced before moving them.
• Movers can’t move highly flammable items or ammunition. It’s best to use it up or give it away before you move.
• If you have pets to move, Rainbow Movers can provide advice and recommend services available.
• Notify Post Office and get change-of-address forms. Notify magazine subscriptions. NOTE: You must fill out a change of address for each person receiving mail

2 Weeks Before Moving

• Decide which items you’ll pack and which items Rainbow Movers will pack. We provide the finest packing materials at reasonable prices.
• Close or transfer all charge accounts. Return library books and other borrowed items. Collect loaned items and items in lay-away, storage, etc…
• Arrange to discontinue utilities and delivery services, lawn care services, etc…
• Arrange connection of utilities in your new home. Draw a floor plan of your new home and indicate placement of furnishings.

1 Week Before Moving

• Transfer bank accounts and ask your local credit bureau to transfer your records to your new city. Confirm travel reservations.
• Unless prepaid or billed, arrange to have cash, certified check or money order ready to pay your van operator before goods are unloaded.
• Set aside maps, games, snacks, flashlight and other items you’ll take in your car.
• Your local phone company can help you with phone service for your new home, as well as disconnecting service at your present home.
• Drain water from all garden hoses. Start packing suitcases. Gather jewelry, cash, and other valuable items and documents to carry with you.
• Confirm service dates of your move with Rainbow Movers Customer Service Center. Drain gas from mower.
• Anything Rainbow Movers is packing can be left in place. It’s easier and safer to pack glassware right from the cabinet it’s kept in.

One Day Before Move

• Put cleaning supplies, toiletries and coffee pot in separate box to be loaded last and unloaded first.
• Finish packing all suitcases.
• Defrost, clean and dry refrigerator.

Moving Day!

• Be on hand all day to answer questions, accompany van operator during inventory, sign bill of lading and confirm your new address.
• Make final check of every room and storage area. Lock all windows and doors, and make sure keys are transferred and lights are out.
• Relax and enjoy your new home.

We Serve Los Angeles County and Orange County Areas