Moving Companies in Johnson City

Inform Businesses of Your Address Change

Prior to your move, there are a few companies, people, and local offices you should notify about your address change outside your family. The most evident is the post office. Post offices often offer a forwarding service for your mail where basically, any mail that is sent to your old address will be forwarded to your new one. However, the forwarding address only runs for a short amount of time, so it's a good idea that you notify everyone who needs to know as soon as possible. Other companies you should get in contact with include: your utility provider.

Disconnecting Appliances

Sadly, moving to a new place also means cleaning your old one. It's a good idea to make a list of all of the different appliances that need your attention, like removing the grease from the stove and oven, draining your dishwasher, and disconnecting the washing machine. Keep in mind that you're accountable for making sure your major appliances are disconnected. Movers won't do it for you due to insurance and safety reasons, so be sure to have your stove, washer, fridge, and any other appliance you may have prepared for loading before moving day.

Different Ways to Tape

There can be various techniques of securing and taping your boxes to prepare for packing, some are more useful than others. Some moving companies use the "H" taping method. This involves taping down the center of the box in between the flaps and also the edges, making the an "H" shape.