We already feel like celebrating after a successful move. While you are in a celebration mood, you need to know that another checklist is ready to be followed to complete the process of moving. Shifting your belongings from the old place to your new place, is half the work is done but remaining half is still pending. There is still a list of important and immediate tasks to be done around your new house that brook no delay. There will definitely be a suitable time for well-deserved celebrations but later on, as now it’s the time to roll up your sleeves and get down to work as you can hire professional Interstate Moving Companies for packing and moving, but arranging your house is something that you should do yourself.
You can go through the following checklist that details what to do after you move into a new house.
- COUNT AND INSPECT ALL THE DELIVERED BOXES
Check each packed box against the checklist you prepared while packing and transporting the boxes and packaged stuff. Count the number of boxes then and there only and if a box or any household item happens to be missing, notify the moving crew right away and immediately check together if it was left in the moving truck by mistake.
Don’t forget to inspect each moving container for any visual damage. If any such mistreatment is found or you find out broken or damaged goods, note down the specific damage in your inventory list, take pictures of it and contact the moving company in an attempt to resolve the issue peacefully.
- FUNDAMENTAL UTILITIES
Though the basic utilities should be checked and arranged before moving in but if due to any reason it was not done earlier then this should be on your priority list after moving into the new house. Call for all the needed technicians including electrician, water providers and gas suppliers.
- UNPACK YOUR ESSENTIAL FIRST
Unpack the boxes containing your essentials at first. Don’t rush in to open all the boxes at once. Open those boxes which were labelled as essentials. At the time of moving it is always advisable to pack a box for first day after the move. Open it first as it may contain your most required items which may include toothbrushes, toiletries, prescribed medicines, cooktop, coffee pouches, towels, and not to forget you’re bedding for the first day.
- MAKE A TO DO LIST
It’s very important to create a to-do list to prioritize your post-move time. Write down all the immediate tasks that you’ll have to take care of in the coming days and even weeks. This will enable you to have a stress-free move and will speed up the process of settling in your new home.
- INSPECT YOUR NEW HOME
Inspect each and every room of your new house for any visible signs of damage. Check for any plumbing leaks, dripping faucets, and running toilets. Make sure that there are no water leaks of any kind. To check the leakage you can register the readings of your water meter at the start and end of a period of several hours when no water is used anywhere in the house. If the two readings differ, then it’s a sure sign that you have a leaking problem and you’ll need to fix it immediately.
Small steps ensure big success. Keep all these essential tips in mind to have a safe and happy start. When you end well, the joy of living in a new home at a new place is immeasurable.