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 Call your United agent. Set a date for the agent to visually survey your home and prepare an
estimate.
If your company is paying for your move, refer to their moving policy to determine the services
the mover will be authorized to perform.
Do you want to do any of the packing -- or will you have it done by our experienced packers? Your
agent will be happy to discuss packing services with you.
Show the agent everything that is going to be moved. Any items you fail to disclose or that are
added later to the shipment will increase the cost, even if you have been given a binding
estimate.
Read the "Your Rights and Responsibilities Manual" (for full-service moves) to make certain
that you fully understand the extent of the carrier's liability.
Sign the Estimate/Order for Service after you are sure you have a clear understanding of each
section. If you have any questions, ask your agent to explain.
Keep the phone number and name of a your salesperson or move coordinator handy.
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| Four to six weeks before moving day |
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Places to notify:
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Notify the post office that you are moving. An online Change of Address form is available on the
United States Postal Service Web site.
Prepare a list of friends, relatives, business firms and others who should be notified of your
move. The following checklist will be helpful:
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| Utilities |
Personal Accounts |
 Electric |
Pharmacy |
| Gas |
Dry Cleaner |
| Water |
Lawn Service |
| Telephone |
Bank/Finance Companies |
| Sewer District |
Credit Card Companies |
| Trash |
Laundry Service |
| Cable/Satellite |
Auto Finance Company |
| Fuel (Oil/Propane) |
Health Club |
| Sewer District |
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| Professional Services |
Publications |
| Doctor(s) |
Newspapers |
| Dentist |
Magazines |
| Accountant |
Newsletters |
| Lawyer |
Professional Journals |
| Broker |
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| Insurance Agency |
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| Government Offices |
| Department of Motor Vehicles |
| Social Security Administration |
| State/Federal Tax Bureaus |
| City/County Tax Assessor |
| Veterans Administration |
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Miscellaneous:
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Have a "garage sale" or use an online auction service to dispose of unwanted items.
Donate unwanted clothing or household goods to charitable organizations. Obtain receipts
showing the items' approximate value for possible tax deductions.
Begin to use up supplies of canned goods, frozen foods and other household items. Buy only
what will be used before moving.
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| Two to three weeks before moving day |
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Working with the mover:
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Notify your agent if you add or subtract items from your planned move or if there are any
changes in dates. Be sure to supply your agent with destination address and phone
numbers where you can be reached.
Confirm any extra stops required to pick up or deliver goods to a location other than the main
pickup or delivery points.
If your car is being moved, be prepared to drive it to a suitable loading site. Also be prepared to
pick up your car at a suitable destination location.
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Preparing the family:
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Call your United agent. Set a date for the agent to visually survey your home and prepare an
estimate.
If your company is paying for your move, refer to their moving policy to determine the services
the mover will be authorized to perform.
Do you want to do any of the packing -- or will you have it done by our experienced packers? Your
agent will be happy to discuss packing services with you.
Show the agent everything that is going to be moved. Any items you fail to disclose or that are
added later to the shipment will increase the cost, even if you have been given a binding
estimate.
Read the "Your Rights and Responsibilities Manual" (for full-service moves) to make certain
that you fully understand the extent of the carrier's liability.
Sign the Estimate/Order for Service after you are sure you have a clear understanding of each
section. If you have any questions, ask your agent to explain.
Keep the phone number and name of a your salesperson or move coordinator handy.
|
|
|
| Four to six weeks before moving day |
Back to Top |
| |
Places to notify:
|
Notify the post office that you are moving. An online Change of Address form is available on the
United States Postal Service Web site.
Prepare a list of friends, relatives, business firms and others who should be notified of your
move. The following checklist will be helpful:
|
|
|
|
| Utilities |
Personal Accounts |
| Electric |
Pharmacy |
| Gas |
Dry Cleaner |
| Water |
Lawn Service |
| Telephone |
Bank/Finance Companies |
| Sewer District |
Credit Card Companies |
| Trash |
Laundry Service |
| Cable/Satellite |
Auto Finance Company |
| Fuel (Oil/Propane) |
Health Club |
| Sewer District |
|
| Professional Services |
Publications |
| Doctor(s) |
Newspapers |
| Dentist |
Magazines |
| Accountant |
Newsletters |
| Lawyer |
Professional Journals |
| Broker |
|
| Insurance Agency |
|
| Government Offices |
| Department of Motor Vehicles |
| Social Security Administration |
| State/Federal Tax Bureaus |
| City/County Tax Assessor |
| Veterans Administration |
|
|
| |
|
|
Miscellaneous:
|
Have a "garage sale" or use an online auction service to dispose of unwanted items.
Donate unwanted clothing or household goods to charitable organizations. Obtain receipts
showing the items' approximate value for possible tax deductions.
Begin to use up supplies of canned goods, frozen foods and other household items. Buy only
what will be used before moving.
|
|
|
|
| Two to three weeks before moving day |
Back to Top |
| |
Working with the mover:
|
Notify your agent if you add or subtract items from your planned move or if there are any
changes in dates. Be sure to supply your agent with destination address and phone
numbers where you can be reached.
Confirm any extra stops required to pick up or deliver goods to a location other than the main
pickup or delivery points.
If your car is being moved, be prepared to drive it to a suitable loading site. Also be prepared to
pick up your car at a suitable destination location.
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|
Preparing the family:
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Take the family for a farewell visit to some of the places that hold happy memories.
Have a going-away party for the children and their friends.
Have some fun for yourself...an open house or an informal dinner or barbecue. Keep it simple.
Make family travel plans. Reserve hotel rooms and airline tickets as needed.
If driving, have your car serviced for the trip (check tires, brakes and windshield wipers, fluids,
belts, etc.)
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Preparing household items:
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Federal law requires that you dispose of flammables such as fireworks, cleaning fluids,
matches, acids, chemistry sets, aerosol cans, ammunition, and poisons such as weed
killer. Drain fuel from your power mower and other machinery. Discard partly used
cans of oil, paint, thinner, bleach, or any other substances that may be flammable
or combustible or those stored in containers that may leak. Please read the complete
list of non-allowables.
Discard propane tanks which are used for barbecue grills.
Set an appointment with a service technician to prepare your major appliances for
shipment — or have your agent send someone out who is authorized to perform
this service.
Set a date for having utilities disconnected. If possible, plan to keep utilities in
service through moving day.
Have rugs and draperies cleaned. Leave both wrapped when they are returned from the
cleaners.
Obtain a written appraisal of antique items to verify value. Avoid waxing or oiling
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