What you should do before the move:

  • Discard or donate unwanted items before the move
  • Notify the post office that you will be moving
  • Arrange to leave pets with a friend on move day
  • Think about your new home layout and start thinking about where you'll place the furniture

What you should do on Moving Day:

  • Meet with the move supervisor at the outset to insure he understands any special needs. These could include items of special care, and items to be unloaded first or last
  • Medical and dental records should be placed in a safe and accessible place
  • Take important documents, such as wills, stock certificates, and other one of a kind items (jewelry, coin collection, photos etc.)
  • Make certain your household pet is wearing proper identification and any required license tags in case they get lost.

Comprehensive Checklist for Your Move:

We wanted to give you a comprehensive guide to make your move easier.

Moving Checklist (PDF format)

Please feel free to contact us with any questions: (205) 945-8339 or jim@movebirmingham.com

Drawers

All non-breakable items can remain in drawers, and drawers will remain in furniture.

Large Breakables

We have a special way of wrapping large pictures, marble and glass tops. There is no need to pack these items.

Boxes

All boxes should be marked for the room that they will be placed in at your new place. Generally, all items smaller than a hatbox should be packed.

Freezers

Freezers and frozen food sections may remain full. For local moves, these items will remain frozen

Apartment Moves

Please reserve 2 spaces for the moving van. The closer to the apartment, the quicker the move will go. Birmingham Movers

No need to pack these items:

TVs, microwaves, stereos, and hanging clothes

What must be packed:

Dishes, shoes, linens, books, and small pictures

What customer should personally move:

All flammable items, guns, ammunition, and expensive jewelry