Whether you’ve just arrived, been here for a while, or are moving on, we can help along the way with specialized information. 

For more information, contact us:
Information Services Team 
North Side PMFRC, 12 Reichwald Cres.,
Petawawa, Ontario
(613) 687-7587 ext. 3222
isa.pmfrc@bellnet.ca

General Checklist

• Make flow chart and daily schedules of things to do in the days/weeks leading up to your move.
• Make arrangements to move your family: hotel reservations, plane tickets, rental cars, etc.
• Ensure that you’re moving-out and moving-in days do not conflict with the two other parties involved.
• Arrange to transport pets, plants, and perishables.
• Ensure you have adequate insurance for goods in transit.
• Get boxes and packing containers.
  
• Notify your post office and send out changes of address to all the companies you deal with to inform them of your move.
• Cancel house keepers, pool maintenance, window cleaners, gardener, and snow removal.
  
• Get school records to transfer to your new school.
• Get all medical, dental, birth, baptism, and marriage records.
• Transfer house, car, and personal insurance records, as well as auto licensing requirements.
• Transfer prescriptions for drugs and eyeglasses.
• Transfer government or private health and hospital plans.
• Transfer stocks, wills, bank accounts, and contents of safety box.
  
• Arrange for connection and disconnection of utilities.
• Arrange to have your meter read on moving day.
• Make arrangements with caretakers if renting.
• Arrange for work that has to be done at new home.
• Get warranties and tips from previous occupants.

Cost Checklist

• Check tax increases, deductions, and exemptions for the move.
• If the company is moving your family, verify what moving costs they will cover.
• Will there be a lapse in pay cheques during the move? Will there be an overlap of mortgage payments?
• Check penalty if lease is broken if renting.
• Will you need a second car?

Packing Checklist

• Packing paper, pad for inventory, marking pens, and boxes.
• Heavy twine or masking tape.
• Boxes or containers.
• Mark cartons clearly as to contents and room to be unpacked in.
• Set aside things you will carry with you in carton marked “Do Not Load”.
• Mark cartons you want loaded last and unloaded first.
• Point out and mark fragile or delicate items.
• Carry money, jewellery, and valuable papers with you.
  
• Tie or tape curtain rods, mops and brooms into bundles. • Blankets are best moved in large boxes; towels and pillows in dresser drawers.
• Large mirrors, glass table tops, and valuable pictures can be crated.
• Carton weight should not exceed 60 pounds (27 kilograms).
• Pack lampshades in boxes by themselves.
• Do not leave shelves loose in fridge or stove.
• Small appliances should be wrapped and packed at the bottom of boxes.
• Place heavy china items at the bottom of boxes; fragile pieces should be placed on the edge.
• Small items should be packed in a small box inside a larger one.
• Do not roll mattresses or rugs: leave for movers (special cartons).
• Leave furniture in place for movers to move.
• Take down any fixtures fastened to wall.
  
• Empty gas from lawnmower, outboard motors, etc.
• Remove batteries from toys or appliances.
• Large power tools should be dismantled for moving.

Moving Day

• Be on hand for movers.
• Keep personal luggage away from movers.
• Arrange for a few favourite toys for the children.
• Put all valuables in a safe place.
• Have necessary papers, money, tickets, and traveler’s cheques with you.
• Keep copy of mover’s inventory with you or in a safe place in case of serious loss or damage.
  
• Remove trash.
• Disconnect telephone.
• Ensure doors and windows are locked.
• Notify neighbours.
• Turn heat down.
• Final check of basement, rooms, cupboards, attic, and garage.

Arriving

• Have children and pets elsewhere if possible.
• Be on hand for movers.
• Check off numbered boxes
• Check each carton for damage or loss.
• List claims for damages.
• Check supply of heating fuel.
• Get utilities turned on or meter read.