Galt Moving Timeline & Checklist

• Request Galt’s FREE In-Home or Virtual Facetime Estimate if you haven’t already done so. Most reputable local Denver movers are booked anywhere from 3-4 weeks out.  During the peak and heavy season (i.e weekends, last week of the month, or during the summer Denver movers are busy) you should plan 5-6 weeks out.
• Schedule the day off if you are to work the day of your Local Denver movers arrival.
• Starting packing items that you rarely use (e.g. seasonal decorations and sporting/camping gear).
• Labeling boxes can be one of the most important things you do prior to the Denver movers arrival. Clearly label each box contents as well as the corresponding room that it goes to.
• Fill out USPS CHANGE OF ADDRESS form for your new home. You can make that change here: https://moversguide.usps.com/mgo/whos-moving
• Set a date for disconnect and reconnect of utilities. Most local Denver movers do not offer this service. Here are some of the more common numbers. They could vary depending on if you are working with a metro area movers or long distance movers.

• Confirm the time, date, and the resources allocated for your local Denver mover or long distance mover.
• Start to dispose of any leftover flammables, liquids, chemicals, cleaning fluids, bottles gases, acids, alcohol, and firearms or ammunition. Some auto parts stores will take old chemicals for a fee.
• If needed. Confirm any travel reservations.
• This is a good time to start to utilize and pack any luggage with clothes linens and pillows. Save your local Denver movers some boxes
• Drain any gasoline and or oil in things like mowers, weed eaters, edgers, and snow blowers. If your local Denver movers cannot take items like this in their moving truck.
• Try and finish packing all general household goods that won’t be needed the last week or two.
• Make any last minute donations and or take anything left to a consignment store. The day of your move an additional trip to one of these locations is a possibility depending on scheduling and the timing of your local Denver movers (for NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE).
• Design a floor plan for your new home which to help expedite the delivery service. This will expidite your local Denver movers delivery.
• Back up all computer programs and files to be sure the computer is ready to be move come moving day.

• First finish packing and tying up lose ends. Most local Denver movers will not move loose items so everything needs to be boxed or packed. If your local Denver movers arrive and you are not prepared to move, your move will take substantially longer. If you don’t think that you will be done packing by your move date,  please give us a call for any of  your packing needs.  For any assistance with your Packing or Moving  you can reach us at 303-795-8500.
• Galt Moving Denver Disassembles and Reassembles furniture items at NO ADDITIONAL charge. If you are taking care of this yourself please place screws, brackets, and fasteners in a small plastic bag or boxes and label what the hardware goes to. If you can, it is even better to secure all hardware to the furniture itself for your Denver movers.
• To expidite your Denver Movers service, begin staging boxes into Garage
• Greet Galt Moving Denver at the front door and walk them through the home so they can take a proper inventory prior to moving.
• Do a final walk through of each room as Galt Moving Denver empties the room. Lock the rooms windows, turn off the ceiling fans and make sure nothing is left behind before you leave for good.
• Disconnect all TV’s Electronics, BBQ Grills and appliances for your local Denver Movers.
• Please notify your Denver movers with any last minute changes of plans ( more / less items or an additional stop)
• Have a floor plan available for your local Denver movers for a quick and efficient unload of your homes goods.
• At the delivery address please be at the front door to assist with the directions of the furniture and the boxes.
• Please keep all moving paperwork for tax purposes.
• Supply water cups for your Denver movers to keep them hydrated as the day goes on.
• Have payment ready for your local Denver Movers. Galt Moving Denver accepts approved personal check or cash for local moves and certified check or cash for long distance moves.

Xcel  – 1-800-895-4999
https://www.xcelenergy.com/start,_stop,_transfer

Xfinity/Comcast – 1-800-266-2278
https://www.xfinity.com/learn/moving?pc=1

Denver Water – 1-303-893-2444
https://www.denverwater.org/residential/services-and-information/start-or-stop-service

Century Link – 1-877-348-9004
https://www.centurylink.com/home/moving/

Direct TV – 1-855-318-0572
https://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/content/movers

Post Office Change of Address
https://moversguide.usps.com/mgo/whos-moving

• Important and Personal Documentation (e.g. passports, marriage and birth certificates, and social security cards).
• Checkbook, Cash, & Credit Cards
• RX Medication
• Phone and Laptop Chargers
• Toilet Paper
• Snacks and Water
• Jewelry
• Trash Bags
• Valuable Family Heirlooms
• Liquids
• Chemicals
• Alcohol
• Firearms & Ammunition
• Contained Gases
• First-Aid Kit
• Cell Phone Charge
• Other items & personal effects