Helpful Moving Information

• Find a reputable Boston moving company and take the time to check references.
• Get estimates from several Boston moving companies to assure competitive pricing.
• Find out if the company has insurance and get your answers in writing.
  
• Be as detailed as possible with the movers when supplying information on how large the job is so they can send an adequate crew to handle the job.
• Travel light, throw out old junk. Possibly plan a garage sale! All packing should be finished before the movers arrive.
• Record expenses incurred during your house hunting trips. You will also want to save your moving receipts (if the move is employment related) for future tax deductions.
• Draw up a floor plan of where you think your furniture should be placed. This will help avoid confusion for you and your movers.
• Prepare a checklist of things to take care of before the moving day, take care of utility arrangements like the phone bill in advance.
• Discontinue deliveries, electricity, water and gas, newspaper, phone and garbage collection
• Gather all valuables, jewelry, tant papers (birth certificates, deeds, documents) to take with you personally.
• Pack an arrival kit of necessities just in case you arrive before the mover.
• Get refunds from your present utility and phone companies and arrange for service at your new home.

Also Check out our online Boston moving resources section & Commercial Relocation FAQ section.