Things To Remember That Are Your Responsibility
- All outside items need to be brought inside to thaw and be dried for beyond shipping.
- Driveway & sidewalks must be cleared of all snow & ice (this also includes porches, decks and pathways to storage sheds)
- All items to be shipped must be removed from crawl spaces and attics.
- No liquids or canned goods can be shipped (dry goods okay)
- Waterbeds must be completely drained (take bladder to the bathtub and remove excess standing water)
- Fish tanks & aquariums must be drained and cleaned thoroughly.
- Please separate all empty cd & dvd cases from the full ones, as this will save time for the packers.
- All batteries are to be removed from children’s toys.
- No batteries, corrosives, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, aerosol cans, nail polish, nail polish remover, perfume, colognes or flammable items can be shipped (ask if you have any questions)
- Freezers must be defrosted, cleaned & dried 24 hours prior to your first day of pack. If your freezer has a drip pan please remove & clean. (As a suggestion, take a clean nylon sock & put one cup of fresh coffee grounds in it tie it off and put it into your freezer) this will help absorb most any odors.
- Any items that are permanently nailed, taped, screwed or stapled to the wall that you plan on shipping must be removed by you.
- Please do not remove nick-nacks and pictures from the walls and stack on the floor or counter tops.
- Lawn mowers and any other gas operated tools or toys must be completely drained of all fuel and oil!
- All ATV’s must be completely drained of fuel, batteries disconnected and removal of non-factory installed attachments
- Computer printers must have all ink cartridges removed prior to shipping
- All electronics must be disconnected by you the shipper prior to our packing. This includes all computer related items as well
- No propane tanks can be shipped, purged or otherwise.
- Please find the time to dust and vacuum prior to the movers coming to pack.
- Kitchens, all dishes must be washed, dried and put away and countertops free of all debris.
- Washers & dryers: must be disconnected by you, the shipper. Also on all washers (put your machine on the spin cycle, remove the drain hose from the wall & lower the hose to the height of a small trash can, start the machine on spin cycle & spin all excess water from the pump (make sure you have turned off the water going prior to this procedure) Disconnect the water lines from the wall.
- If you have a front loading machine, it is your responsibility to make sure you have the proper hardware (in accordance with the owners manuel) to lock the drum.
- Please make sure all nails in the hallways and tight areas have been removed from the walls to ensure that mattresses and furniture does not get scratched or torn while being carried out of the home.
- Animals: if you have cats, dogs or other small pets please make sure all litter boxes are properly cleaned, and you have a safe area to contain your pets in. This is for the safety of your pet as well as the safety of the movers. Moving can be very stressful on animals.
- Families with small children, it is best if you can find someone to care for your children outside the home. Your house will be very busy during a move and it’s much easier for you and the movers if the children are not under foot.
- Items you plan to take with you please find a safe zone (either a bathroom or a small separate area depending on the amount of items you’re taking with you). This will eliminate items accidently getting packed that you do not wish to be.
- Separate all progear into an area (military or government only).
- Commonly forgotten areas: bottom drawer of oven, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer
- Finally: at the time of completion of your move, do a complete walk -through of your home with the mover. Make sure you check every room, closets, storage areas as well as the garage and all shelving units inside and outside the home. This is to ensure that no items are forgotten or left behind.
- We at Golden North Van Lines want your relocation to be a pleasurable experience and look forward making this a worry-free transition.