How to Oversee Packers During a Move

Make sure your household goods are packed properly by keeping an eye on the packers during your move.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Financial Calculator
• Boxes
• Moving Companies
• Address Labels
• Notebooks
• Packing Peanuts
• Writing Pens

1. Remain on the premises during the packing process to answer questions and give instructions to packers.
2. Advise the packers not to box items that you plan to take with you during the move, such as toiletries and clothing.
3. Make sure large appliances, such as washing machines, are disconnected and properly bolted.
4. Check to see that cartons are properly labeled by contents and room destination in your new home.
5. Accompany the moving company representative through your home during the preparation of an inventory list to make sure all items are listed.
6. Resolve any disagreements about the stated condition of your goods before signing the inventory list.

Tips & Warnings

• Store items that you plan to take with you in one small closet or cabinet labeled "off limits" to packers and movers.
• Movers who transport flammables and combustibles are violating federal laws - and endangering the safety of your household goods during transport. Make sure you do not allow movers to pack or transport aerosol cans, paints or other combustible items.