Do & Don'ts

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, ors 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