Pre-Move-In Checklist for New Homeowners

Moving into a brand-new home is an exciting step in life’s journey, but first, you do a little preparation that pays off in the end. Take the time out to clean, repair what needs it, and do a few smart updates before you move in. That way, you can start fresh, get organized, and at the same time take care of your new investment. Also, here is a step-by-step pre-move-in Around Moving Services Company put together to make your transition easy and stress-free.

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Start With a Deep Clean

Before the movers come, do a thorough clean of each room. Even if the home looks very clean, the past owners, contractors, or time spent vacant may have left behind dust, residue, or musty smells.

In terms of what to focus on — baseboards, ceiling fans, vents, and closets tend to get ignored once the furniture is in. Also clean and do a thorough job in the bathrooms and kitchens with care given to appliances, countertops, and grout. If at all possible, go for a professional cleaning service to save time and see through a top-to-bottom job.

A blank canvas that allows you to put in what you will without worry that anything is amiss.

Inspect and Repair Essential Systems

Before move-in day, test out all of the critical home systems: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and security. Fixing these issues early on will avoid expensive surprises later.

Check over for any leaks by your sinks, check out your outlets and switches, and also get the HVAC filters changed. If it is an older home that you are moving into, consider bringing in a professional home inspector to see the structure of the home, the health of the roof, and the state of the foundation.

While you may as well also replace or re-key all exterior locks for peace of mind. You don’t know who may still have a copy of the old keys.

Apply Fresh Paint and Minor Upgrades

Painting is an easy way to refresh your new space—and it’s best to do before you put in the furniture. Go for neutral colors, which will always look great, or bold accent walls to bring in some character.

Refit cabinets with new hardware, and put in new light fixtures; also, it’s easy to install dimmer switches. These small changes really transform the look of the space and also bring in the homeowner’s personal touch, which is great before you move in.

Prioritize Flooring Improvements

On moving day floors are at a very high risk for damage; that is why it is smart to do any upgrades in advance. Refinish hardwood, replace carpet, or put in new tiles before moving in to prevent damage and the trouble of moving furniture twice.

And also do not forget the garage, which is the most ignored area when preparing a new home. Garage floor epoxy.

Before you move in, the product creates a smooth, durable surface, which also repels oil spills, tire marks, and scuff marks from furniture and tools. Also, it will leave your garage looking like new right out of the gate.

Epoxy finishes are simple to clean and durable, and they give the room a professional look, which in turn raises the home’s value.

Plan for Safety and Comfort

Upon moving in, your home should be a safe and functional environment. Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, change the batteries out, and test the alarms. Also identify emergency shutoffvalves for gas and water, and make sure that all members of the household are aware of their location.

Schedule Utility Connections and Internet Setup

Before moving in, have your local utility companies over to transfer or activate services, which include electricity, water, gas, and waste collection for you. Also don’t ignore your Wi-Fi; by getting that installed early, you avoid issues when you begin to use the internet for work, streaming, or setting up smart devices.

For best results, run these for at least 24 to 48 hours before moving in, which should prevent any last-minute problems.

Clean and Prepare Outdoor Spaces

If you have a yard, patio, or driveway in your new home, pay special attention to them. Clean paths, remove debris, and power wash exterior surfaces. Check out the outdoor lighting, see how the sprinkler system is doing, and look for signs of wear in the gutters and downspouts.

Tending to the outside before you move in has your home looking welcoming and ready for when you’ll be using the outdoor areas.

Create a Moving-Day Action Plan

A careful plan for move-out day lessens stress and chaos. Label each box with which room it belongs to, also do a layout of how you want the furniture to go in, and also confirm the time your moving company will arrive at.

Keep by you an emergency box of toiletries, snacks, cleaning products, and important documents; at some point new homeowners will thank the moving company.

If able, do a final tour of the home before the movers arrive, which is to confirm that all repairs, painting, and cleaning are done.

Final Walkthrough and Relax

Before you unload that last box do a walk through. Check that the utilities are on, the safety systems are working, and that all your upgrades are as you left them. Once everything checks out take a moment to celebrate your new home is finally move in ready.

Conclusion

A large part of what makes a successful move is done before the truck pulls up. By doing key areas in, repairing and improving them pre-move-in, homeowners will save time, protect their investment, and enjoy a truly fresh start. Easy improvements like putting in garage floor epoxy Adding in smart home safety features can improve comfort and appearance.

At All Around Moving Services Company the team understands the value of preparation for a perfect transition. Prepare in advance, organize well and the move in day will be easy, stress free and filled with excitement for the new chapter which is to come.

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