Taking a sensible step-by-step approach significantly reduces relocation hassles.

Step 1: Make some decisions early, such as determining your time frame and service requirements.

Step 2: Check belongings so you know what to bring, what is for storage, and what to get rid of.

Step 3: Contact a B.L. Williams’ professional and arrange for an in-home survey and consultation. Together, we will determine the moving plan that best suits your needs: for instance, should you ship by sea or by air, or how best to transport the family pet.

Step 4: Go through your belongings again, this time assessing the value of all the items you plan to keep. Fill out a valued inventory to insure them.

Step 5: Once the date for your move has been set, make your travel arrangements, including, if necessary temporary accommodation here and at your new destination.

Step 6: Get all your required documentation as soon as possible. This includes visa applications, passport renewals, customs forms and change of address notices. Ask a B.L. Williams professional to assist you with all the necessary paperwork.

Step 7: Before moving day, set aside all items you don’t wish to be packed in the shipment. This would include your passport and other important documents, tickets, money, and jewelry among other things.

Step 8: On moving day make sure you, or someone you authorize should watch over the entire move. This way you can match the count and condition of your belongings with the packing inventory, and answer questions from the movers.

Step 9: Once you arrive in your new home contact B.L. Williams so we can arrange delivery of your belongings.

ADVANCED CHECKLIST: 12-WEEK MOVING PLAN