If you're shipping an automobile, plan to have the gasoline tank less than halfway full and make sure there is sufficient antifreeze and oil.

Plan your trip to your new destination. Make travel accommodations, and if driving have your car serviced.

Return borrowed things and collect things you have loaned.

Make arrangements for servicing your appliances both at your current home and your new home. (BR Movers will happily assist you with arranging these third party services.)

Dispose of flammables such as gasoline, matches, cleaning fluids, bleach, pressurized or aerosol cans, and ammunition.

Discontinue regular services such as newspaper, trash pickup, lawn services, etc.

If you are planning on moving your TV antenna, make arrangements to have it taken down. (BR Movers will happily assist you with arranging these third party services.)

1 Week Prior to Moving

Arrange for payment to your BR Movers driver at destination. (Unless your move is to be billed to your employer or has previous credit approval. Payment by cash, certified check or money order is required before unloading.)

Transfer bank and savings accounts so you don't lose interest.

Make arrangements to discontinue your local telephone service. (Your local telephone company can help you establish phone service at your new home.)

Determine which items you're taking with you. Pack these items and set aside in a designated area. (BR Movers will happily assist you with packing – check out our rates under Packing.)

Arrange for proper packing materials such as boxes and tape. Check out our products under Packing.

Have rugs and draperies cleaned. (Keep in protective cleaners bags.)

Use up your frozen food supply, give it to a neighbor, or donate it to a food bank.

Drain the fuel from lawnmowers and other power equipment.

1 Day Prior to Moving

Pack a box of things you'll need as soon as you arrive at your new home. (This might include non-aerosol cleaning supplies, disposable plates and cups, illumination tools, snacks, bathroom items and trash bags.)

Take this box with you or have the driver load it last and unload first. This is usually the day packing is done.

Make sure all packing services have been performed before you sign for them.

Defrost, thoroughly clean and dry refrigerator.

Moving Out Day

Be on hand when the BR Movers driver arrives and throughout the loading process. (If you won't be there, make sure someone else will be there to direct the movers. Make sure the driver has in writing the name and phone number of that person.)

Accompany the driver during inventory. Check on the condition of your goods as they are loaded.

Make a final tour of your home. See that no items are overlooked.

Sign the bill of lading and make sure your new address and phone number are correct.

Lock all windows and doors, and turn off all switches.

Moving In Day

Arrive at your home a day ahead of time, if possible, to make sure utilities are connected and plan where to major items will be placed in your new home.

Be on hand to pay the driver with cash, traveler's check, certified check or money order prior to unloading.