(714) 833-1393
On Call Moving & Storage

Moving Tips

We already have a customized plan. Our experts develop a strategic plan to carry out any moving project.

Moving Tips

On Call Moving & Storage shares the most beneficial moving tips for your big move day with our customers.
Make your reservations for movers two to four weeks before your moving day
Make your reservations for movers two to four weeks before your moving day
Resolve what to do with prohibited items
Resolve what to do with prohibited items
Ensure that you have enough medication for at least two weeks
Ensure that you have enough medication for at least two weeks
Make sure you have copies of any necessary prescriptions you will need
Make sure you have copies of any necessary prescriptions you will need
Start packing with out-of-season items
Start packing with out-of-season items
Pack similar items together
Pack similar items together
Use the right sized boxes
Use the right sized boxes
Avoid mixing items from different rooms in the same box
Avoid mixing items from different rooms in the same box
Never wrap oil painting in regular paper (it will stick)
Never wrap oil painting in regular paper (it will stick)
Empty your drawers to avoid damages and unnecessary losses
Empty your drawers to avoid damages and unnecessary losses
Make proper provision for pets
Make proper provision for pets
Make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date
Make sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date
Cancel your current services and set up any on-going services for your new home
Cancel your current services and set up any on-going services for your new home
Defrost the refrigerator and freezer
Defrost the refrigerator and freezer
Empty steam irons of water
Empty steam irons of water
Remove all batteries from small appliances
Remove all batteries from small appliances
Avoid using appliances by planning simple meals on the moving day
Avoid using appliances by planning simple meals on the moving day
Meal prep for the week leading up to move-out day
Meal prep for the week leading up to move-out day
Separate luggage items you need for personal travel
Separate luggage items you need for personal travel
Clean garden tools and similar equipment
Clean garden tools and similar equipment
Empty the tanks of powered tools and equipment (no gas/oil)
Empty the tanks of powered tools and equipment (no gas/oil)
Collect traveler’s checks or local currency
Collect traveler’s checks or local currency
Arrange for someone to look after the children on the moving day
Arrange for someone to look after the children on the moving day
Make arrangements to start utility services at your new home
Make arrangements to start utility services at your new home
Return library books
Return library books
Arrange for mail to be forwarded
Arrange for mail to be forwarded
Decide whether or not to buy any new household goods
Decide whether or not to buy any new household goods
Start preparing a mailing list of people who need your change of address
Start preparing a mailing list of people who need your change of address
Round up important family documentation like passports and birth certificates
Round up important family documentation like passports and birth certificates
Pack all your valuables such as jewelry, electronics, money, documents, etc.
Pack all your valuables such as jewelry, electronics, money, documents, etc.
Check that electrical appliances will work in your new home
Check that electrical appliances will work in your new home
Sort through the basement, loft, and garage
Sort through the basement, loft, and garage
Decide whether or not you are taking your car
Decide whether or not you are taking your car
Clean out closets, the attic, and the basement as soon as possible
Clean out closets, the attic, and the basement as soon as possible
Schedule disconnect times for cable, phone, and utilities a week before moving
Schedule disconnect times for cable, phone, and utilities a week before moving
Ensure the utilities at your new home are set up
Ensure the utilities at your new home are set up
Submit your change of address a week before your move date
Submit your change of address a week before your move date
Cancel cable, pest control, cleaning help, and lawn services a week before moving
Cancel cable, pest control, cleaning help, and lawn services a week before moving
Do not water your plants a week before your moving date
Do not water your plants a week before your moving date
Wait to pack your cleaning supplies until you’ve done your last cleanup
Wait to pack your cleaning supplies until you’ve done your last cleanup
Check your owner’s manual for special instructions for moving large appliances
Check your owner’s manual for special instructions for moving large appliances
Have enough snacks and cash on hand to get you through the day
Have enough snacks and cash on hand to get you through the day
Empty your dishwasher and let it air out so there is no moisture inside
Empty your dishwasher and let it air out so there is no moisture inside
Disconnect and disassemble/stabilize your washer and dryer
Disconnect and disassemble/stabilize your washer and dryer
Remove/return any propane canisters
Remove/return any propane canisters
Pack up any smaller appliances
Pack up any smaller appliances
Remove light bulbs from lamps and lighting fixtures and pack those separate
Remove light bulbs from lamps and lighting fixtures and pack those separate
Disconnect electronics and take pictures of all the connections for your new home
Disconnect electronics and take pictures of all the connections for your new home
Confirm the logistics of your move with your friends, family, and moving crews
Confirm the logistics of your move with your friends, family, and moving crews
Confirm arrangements for children and/or pets for move-out day
Confirm arrangements for children and/or pets for move-out day
Make sure the keys to your new home are somewhere safe but easily accessible
Make sure the keys to your new home are somewhere safe but easily accessible
Complete any last-minute packing
Complete any last-minute packing
Keep an eye on the weather and adjust accordingly
Keep an eye on the weather and adjust accordingly
Make sure any outdoor furniture is clean, dry and ready for the movers
Make sure any outdoor furniture is clean, dry and ready for the movers
The night before you move, prepare a cooler with water and snacks
The night before you move, prepare a cooler with water and snacks
Inform the movers know of any items traveling separately from the moving truck
Inform the movers know of any items traveling separately from the moving truck
Provide your movers with any concerns or important information
Provide your movers with any concerns or important information
Make sure your floors are protected
Make sure your floors are protected
Read and sign any necessary paperwork for your move
Read and sign any necessary paperwork for your move
Take a final walk to ensure the lights and doors are locked and nothing is left behind
Take a final walk to ensure the lights and doors are locked and nothing is left behind
Scroll to Top