Sort and purge
Research
Create a moving binder
Organize school records
Order Supplies
Use it or lose it
Take measurements
Choose your mover and confirm the arrangements
Begin packing
Label
Separate valuables
Do a change of address -canadapost.ca
Notify important parties
Arrange to be off work on moving day
Contact the moving company
Transfer Your Utilities
Moving Utilities Tip: Final Reading
Moving Utilities Tip: Forward Your New Address
Moving Utilities Tip: Pay the Piper and Get Your Money Back
Moving Utilities Tip: Bring Important Numbers and Addresses With You
Phone/Internet/Cable
Bell – bell.ca or call 1-888-394-9953
Source Cable – sourcecable.ca or call 1-866-785-7851/905-574-6464
Cogeco – cogeco.ca or call 1-800-267-9000
Rogers – rogers.com or call 1-855-759-5857
Utilities
Union Gas – uniongas.com or call 1-888-774-3111 – (REQUEST a final Gas Reading)
Reliance – reliancehomecomfort.com or call 1-855-619-8987. Heat Water Tank – New buyers need to transfer rental agreement
Hydro One – hydroone.com or call 1-888-664-9376
Horizon Utilities – horizonutilities.com or call Hamilton: 905-522-6611; St. Catharines 905-684-8111
Check to ensure there isn’t additional rental equipment such as: hot water tank, alarm systems, air conditioning units, and furnace just to name a few. Contact the company directly to transfer any rental agreements.
Pack your suitcases
Defrost the Freezer
Double-check the details
Plan for the payment
Verify
Take inventory
Blue Bins
Green Bins & Composting
Changing your ID
The list of businesses, friends and families is endless when it comes to changing your address. Here are a few that come to mind:
Family Doctor
Dentist
Schools
Banking Institutions
Insurance Companies
Credit Card companies
Cell Phone Providers
Place of Employment
Fitness Clubs
Magazines