Preparing Your Residence
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Clean floors and carpet.
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Wipe down anywhere that will be blocked by furniture.
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Measure walls and determine where major furniture will go.
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Label where major furniture will go.
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Label rooms so it is clear for movers, ie. “Hannah’s (Girl) Room”, office, storage, etc.
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If required, coordinate the use of a freight elevator with the building manager.
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If required, coordinate street parking for the truck. Communicate with the truck driver and transportation coordinator the truck size limits on the streets around your residence.
Unloading
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Have at least two people available on delivery day.
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If possible, have children and pets out of the house.
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Stage one person at the truck to mark off the inventory list with a:
Pen Clipboard Chair Camera/ Phone -
Do not let unchecked boxes go inside the house.
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Immediately take pictures of any damaged items or boxes.
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Take a full picture of the item or box.
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Take picture of the inventory number.
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Take a close-up picture(s) of the damage.
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Stage one person inside the residence to direct the movers where to place boxes and furniture.
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Have multiple box cutters available to open and unload boxes.
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Unpack as many boxes as possible so that the movers take away as much as they can.
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Unpack your electronics yourself.
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Ensure the movers put together anything that came off the truck disassembled.
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Consider keeping a few boxes for play if you have younger children.