Moving Resources
Moving Resources From Patton's
What To Expect?
Patton’s Movers wants to make the moving process as painless as possible. Moving should be a happy time and not full of stress and worry. We will work with you to give you the best move possible. We can do this by giving you the best customer service in the industry.
Initial Contact
Once you call Patton’s Movers, our moving coordinators will discuss all the starting options and what is best for your scenario. We will answer all your questions and prepare you for your move.
Consumer Guide
Patton’s Movers provides you with the latest and most up-to-date consumer guides of the area you are moving to. We will list most utilities in the area including gas, water, cable, and internet. Our guide contains schools as well as shopping in your new area including grocery stores, hairdressers, shops and restaurants. You will also find information on forwarding your mail. Also included in our guide are area hospitals and healthcare in your new location including primary care offices, dentists, eye doctors, and urgent care centers.
Before Your Move
It is vital that you stay organized and energetic regarding the move. Our moving coordinators will help you accomplish this. Together you will create an inventory list that will show how much is to be moved from one location to the other. Items you will be transporting in your vehicle will not be on the inventory list. You will be given contact information for your coordinator to ask questions at any time throughout the process.
During Your Move
One of our lead moving specialists will arrive at your residence at your scheduled start time or slightly earlier. The overseer will introduce himself to you and your family. He will construct a timeline of the day allowing for you to make any special requests and ask any relevant questions. he will then direct the team to their respective areas for your move. After everything has been packed, loaded, and your destination reached, the Patton’s Movers team will unload all your belongings and arrange your furniture to your liking and per your instructions. Labeled boxes will go to their respective areas in your home.
After Your Move
Once your belongings are unloaded and put in the correct rooms, the team at Patton’s Movers will double check with you to verify that everything has been completed up to your standards before they leave for the day. Once we have finished the job, we are still available to you. You can contact your moving coordinator at any time with questions, comments, or concerns you may have. We invite you to complete our customer survey and rate us on our services that we specifically performed for you, provide us a review on Google as well as Facebook. As a small business, we understand the value and importance of word-of-mouth recommendations. We strive for complete satisfaction for each customer move we perform. We truly appreciate your feedback, and it allows us to continue to provide you with the best moving experience possible.
Moving Checklist
1 Month Before You Move
Make a list of everything you’re bringing to your new home
Start sorting items and get rid of anything that you aren’t bringing with you
Find out where to dispose of household chemicals and old paint
Find out replacement value of all belongings, for insurance purposes
Fill out a change of address form. Notify friends and family of new address
Get copies of your medical and dental records, if necessary
Get copies of veterinary records, if necessary
If moving out of state, find out where and how to chance your address on your drivers license
Notify your kids’ schools and have their records transferred to their new schools
Return any cable equipment
Make hotel and airline reservations, if necessary
2 Weeks Before You Move
Return library books or any borrowed items
Collect all the items you may have loaned out
Make arrangements to disconnect utilities
Make arrangements to connect utilities at your new home
Arrange to have major appliances prepped for move
1 Week Before You Move
Get rid of all flammables
Decide what you’re bringing with you in your car or plane
Arrange for removal of “installed items” you are bringing with you like TVs, Antenna, shelves, etc.
Pack a suitcase with clothes and toiletries you’ll need the first day in your new home
Pack a special box with other essentials you’ll need for the first few days. (Make sure you mark this box “DO NOT MOVE”)
1 Day Before Moving Day
Wipe down furniture to remove dust and pet hair
Take down curtains and curtain rods
Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator. Make sure it has at least 24 hours to air dry.
Clean your oven and stove
Plan your breakfast or lunch
Pack your personal belongings except your alarm clock
Go to sleep early, you will be in good spirits on moving day
Moving Day
Collect all keys to locking items. Put them in a safe place.
Strip the beds but leave them intact. We will dismantle them
Make sure you are home when the movers arrive so you can sign the inventory
Walk around with the lead moving specialist while he does the inventory
Make sure everything is ready for the move
Keep your signed bill of lading and inventory in an easily accessible place
Make sure the driver has the correct delivery address and phone number
Confirm the expected delivery time with the driver
Before you leave, do a final walk-through to ensure there re no issues prior to your move in
Moving Tips
Organize your packing by room
Color code or label boxes
Do not pack too heavy in each box
Make sure fragile items are adequately protected
Start early (generally takes longer than you anticipate)
Bend with your knees
Take breaks often
Drink plenty of water
Pack all medicines and essentials in a separate box to take with you in your vehicle
Remove all flammables
Call utilities 72 hours in advance for the new residence
Pack a suitcase with clothes and toiletries you will need for the first few days in your new home
Arrange for removal of attached or installed home accessories you own (satellite dish, TV antenna, ceiling fan, etc.)
Donate Items
While packing, any items you found that you no longer want, need or do not have enough room for in your new home could be discarded or donated. Patton’s Movers can dispose of these items for you, or you can consider donating your unwanted things to local organizations needing items. We can provide a list of local agencies.