DO & DONT'S WHILE SHIFTING
PRE-DEPARTURE
- Disconnection of gas cylinder, telephone and other utility services
- And collect deposits If any.
- Finalize and confirm packing and pick up dates.
- Finalize packing agency
- Recheck and confirm relocation plans, finalize temporary and permanent accommodation
- Collect all items lent and return borrowed items
- Prepare and keep yourself free for having dinner with friend and relatives as you will be invited by those near & dear
- Take NOC from RTO for vehicles
- Transfer your bank accounts
- Inform postal dept. / neighbors regarding your new address and letters to be redirected to new address
- Empty and defrost refrigerator and air-out 8 Hrs. before packing
- Finish packing personal effects and keep aside your valuables
- Keep travelers cheque, tickets and credits cards at convenient place for easy access
- Keep yourself free to be with packing team while the job is on
- Check whether destination address is correct
- Before leaving home check that all the taps, switches, windows are closed and nothing is left
- Lock before leaving
- Select a simple and light breakfast for the day of leaving
- Inform friends & relatives the date finalized for packing & moving
AT DESTINATION
- Search for a house with good water facility and other utilities as per your requirement
- Call packer and give him your contact number and address to arrange door delivery
- Be present at the time when your shipment arrives at your doorstep
- Check condition of all the items received and make a note in writing if any items are missing or damaged
- Arrange for connection of telephone and gas connection
- Check your bank account
- Arrange for house maid, The Milk Man and Newspaper vendor Etc.
- Introduce yourself to the neighbors
- Start collecting important contact numbers
- Try for the admissions of your children in school / colleges