Victor M. Lopez - Realtor / Broker Associate
1 Parkway Plaza, Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
C: 630-660-1292 O: 630-954-4600 F: 781-609-0654
Moving Check List - Service Providers
MOVING CHECK LIST PHONE NUMBER WEBSITE
UTILITY COMPANIES:
COMED 1-800-334-7661 https:/www.comed.com/customer-service/billing-payment/pay-bill/Pages/default.aspx
VERDE ENERGY USA 1-800-388-3862 http://www.lowcostpower.com/contact.html
PEOPLES GAS 1-866-556-6001 https://myaccount.peoplesgasdelivery.com/Customer/JSP/myacct_signon.jsp?lg=null
NICOR GAS 1-888-642-6748 http://nicorgas.aglr.com/
NANIA ENERGY, INC. 1-630-416-8300 x324 http://www.naniaenergy.com
WATER & GARBAGE:
CITY OF CHICAGO 1-312-744-4426 http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/water/provdrs/cust_serv.html
MOVERS:
UHAUL 1-800-789-3638 http://www.uhaul.com/
STORAGE COMPANIES:
PUBLIC STORAGE 1-800-688-8057 http://www.publicstorage.com/illinois/self-storage-chicago-il/
FURNITURE RENTAL COMPANIES:
CORT FURNITURE RENTAL 1-888-360-2678 http://www.cort.com/
BROOK FURNITURE RENTAL 1-877-285-7368 http://www.bfr.com/
CHANGE OF ADDRESS:
POST OFFICE 1-800-275-8777 https://tools.usps.com/go/POLocatorAction!input.action
DMV 1-800-252-8980 http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/
CABLE/SATELITE/INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS:
COMCAST 1-800-934-6489 http://www.comcast.com/customer-home
DIRECT TV 1-877-500-7069 http://www.direct.tv/
I understand moving is a lot of work, so here's a helpful check list for moving day to make your life easier.
Send Change of Address to:
• Post office: give forwarding address.
• Credit card companies.
• Magazine/newspaper subscriptions.
• Friends and family.
• Doctors
• It's always a good idea to leave several large, pre-addressed, stamped envelopes with the new owners for mail that is still delivered to your previous address.
Relocation Check List:
• Go to the DMV and get a new Driver's License and State ID
• Cancel subscriptions that would not be forwarded.
• Contact your bank and get new checks with the new home address.
• Close accounts for all utilities and services at your old address as of date of closing.
• Be sure the new owner has assumed responsibility of utilities as of closing date so there is no lapse or turning off of service.
• Arrange for utilities: Water, electricity, gas, cable, internet, and telephone service at your new location.
• Empty freezer and refrigerator.
• Defrost and clean refrigerator and freezer.
• Check insurance coverage and labor costs; confirm moving day, and payment costs and method with your mover.
• Transfer your child's school records if changing schools.
Packing Guidelines:
• Once you are reasonably sure you will be proceeding with the sale, begin weeding out your possessions.
• Pack one room at a time, and be sure to label all boxes.
• Keep the weight of your boxes reasonable.
• Start packing and marking every box according to its contents and the room it will go in.
• If bubble wrap is not available, use towels and blankets to wrap fragile items.
• If possible, pack audio-video and computer equipment in their original boxes.
On Moving Day:
• Plan for needs of children and pets during the move
• Plan for sufficient cash/travelers checks during the move.
• Do not pack valuables, carry them with you.
• Be sure to leave all of the following for new tenant or homeowner:
1. Keys, padlock combinations, garage door openers, remote switches.
2. Codes to security system.
3. Owner's manuals for all appliances.
MOVING CHECK LIST PHONE NUMBER WEBSITE
MOVING BOX SUPPLIERS:
MOVING BOXES NOW 1-773-968-2420 http://www.movingboxesnow.com
MOVING SUPPLIERS FROM HOME DEPOT AND WALMART
