Just Moved In? What to Take Care of As You Get Settled

After just executing a move, especially a long distance one, it’s incredibly important to settle it and get accustomed to your new location and home. However, it’s important to take care of certain imperative things as you get yourself settled. Read below for a checklist of things to do right after you move to make sure you can settle into your new home comfortably.

Make Sure Your Utilities are In Order

When moving into a new home, it’s important to make sure your utilities are up and running (especially if there was a gap between the past tenants or owners moving out and you moving in). You may have to contact your power company, gas, and water company to get things turned back on again. If your utilities are already running, it is important to have your bills and services transferred to your name immediately.

Unpack the Important Stuff First

Standing in a new home surrounded by boxes can be pretty intimidating. Make sure you have the essentials with you (toothbrush, toothpaste, chargers, towels, sheets, and an outfit change) packed separately in an overnight bag for easy access. From there, unpack your bedroom and essential kitchen and bathroom items first, and then move on to the less used stuff.

Communicate with the Previous Owners or Landlord

Since you’re not familiar with your new home yet, it’s important to communicate with the old owners or with your landlord to find out things about your new location. Finding out the location of the fuse box, water shut off, gas shut off, water heater, or furnace is essential for your safety – you can never be too safe.

Update Your Address

Make sure your address is updated and the post office is notified of your move, in order to forward or hold any mail at your closest branch. Make sure to notify and update your address with your job or company, any government agencies like the IRS, or your credit card companies to make sure your important correspondence is sent to your new address.

Update Your License and Registrations

Make sure to keep your license, identification cards, and your car registration current and registered in your new location or new state. Also make sure to update your voter registration and transfer medical records to a new doctor’s office near you.

Most importantly, when settling into a new home – enjoy yourself and take your time settling in! Explore your new surroundings and adjust your furniture and home as much as you’d like. Make sure to get things updated, but don’t stress yourself out trying to do too many things at once. Especially if you’ve just completed a long-distance move, give yourself time to relax and get accustomed to your new home.

Carey Moving is here for you every step of the way during your relocation. Contact us to see how we can be of service!

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You have been wonderful to work with. I was told you would be in contact with me during the move and you definitely kept the promise. It’s nice to know people meet and exceed expectations. Paul and I are happy with our experience and will definitely use you in the future should we move again.Thank you!

Melissa and Paul

Compliments to Everyone!I am very satisfied with driver Barney and Al. My compliments to everyone

Elizabeth

We are settled in, and have time to consider how easily the move was from Vonore, TN to Lansing, MI.The move not nearly as hectic as we thought it would be, this is in part due to the excellent performance by your people, namely Justin Schott the group leader. Justin had a handle on the entire move. Justin’s concerns were that the items be handled carefully and that they be placed where the client wanted them. Tim and Xavier are fine gentlemen, they too had the same concerns as Justin. Cody and Joe did their best to pack our goods so as to have little damage.The named are a credit to the Carey Moving Company. We are happy that we named you folks to do our transfer, thank you.

Frank and Mary Thomas

Pat-As mentioned we have not fully unpacked yet so hopefully all things are here. Other than that confirmation, the fellows who moved us were extremely courteous and mannerly. Much appreciated. They were very careful about not scratching the walls. They were also careful to ask where items should be placed. They arrived on time for delivery.

Renee

I would like the manager of the Arden office to know that the staff that handled our move into your storage facility was superb. Kim explained everything very clearly up front and there were no nasty surprises thereafter. Brian bossed the packing day and the loading day with ease and grace and I cannot tell you how relieved I was to know I was in good hands. The others, Lori, Doug, Tom, and Bob were also very good at what they do. Thank you. I look forward to delivery as soon as we find a place. Thank you.

Karen Coler, Hendersonville, NC

I received my shipment on Sunday Feb 23rd. All items were in perfect shape. It was a great experience working with your company. Patrick was very helpful and knowledgeable. Being that I was in South Carolina for a very short time, he succeeded in getting everything set up in a timely manner to be packed and put on the truck. The packers were very nice and efficient and obviously packed items very well. The driver was thoughtful and called me several times to assure me that my items were on the way. He was friendly and efficient when he dropped off the boxes. You were very kind and helpful every time I called with a question and quickly handled all the paperwork.Please pass on our thanks and appreciation to all the people involved in the transport of our items.

Leslie Stoecker

Hi again!I need to tell you that I am very pleased with the move. All is great!The gentlemen, Barnie and Allen were absolutely terrific. Very pleasant,careful, patient and hard working.I will recommend Allied for sure!Thanks, LoriHendersonville, NC to Westwood, MAMary Daniels

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