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Moving Tips

Planning to move soon? Aside from all of the boxes, taping, organising, disassembling and reassembling involved, there are other important things to consider. To help you plan, we rounded up the best moving tips and tricks that will help make your move seamless!

Hiring Movers

  • Do some research or ask for recommendations from friends who’ve recently moved, and make sure you check reviews.
  • Make a list of all your big items and how many rooms full of stuff you have to move. Share that list and relevant photos with the movers so they can provide you an estimate/quote. Ideally, you want quotes from 3+ licensed moving companies.

1 Month Before Moving Date

  • Fill out a change-of-address form with Canada Post.
  • Change your address with Revenue Canada and Canada Pension Plan.
  • Change your address with ICBC and your driver’s license/BC Services Card.
  • Change your address with your employer, healthcare providers (including your veterinarian), banks/credit unions, credit card companies, insurance companies, schools, daycares, subscription services etc.
  • Move over your utilities, including phone, internet, BC Hydro and FortisBC, and schedule any necessary in-home set up appointments.
  • Transfer or set up your home insurance.
  • Confirm key details with JC Liquidators, including arrival times, parking access, and elevator access.
  • Book the elevator if you’re moving to or from a building.
  • Confirm where the pets will go (if you have any) as moving day can be stressful for them as well.
  • Schedule a cleaning company.
  • Place important documents (passports, home purchase/sale papers) in a safe box and label “Do not move”, so you can transport them yourself during the move.
  • Prepare an “open first” box with essentials you’ll need in your new home, like towels, bedding, basic kitchen and bathroom supplies, toys for the kids, paper towels, tools, TV remotes, and cables. Basically, anything you will need right away at your new home.

Moving Tips for the Big Day

Take a deep breath, relax, and let us handle the rest! Celebrate the memories you made in your home and get ready to start a new chapter in your life. Onward and upward!

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JC Liquidators Average Rating

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5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 83 reviews)

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October 7, 2024

Our family has used JC several times. Fast friendly service. Will definitely be calling them again

Tina

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October 1, 2024

This is my #1 go to mover. I have used them 2 times and have been very pleased. They are honest, reliable, affordable and so fast. They (almost) make moving fun.

Diane

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September 11, 2024

I have used JC twice this month and could not be happier!!

Both times the guys were fast, careful, on time and went the extra mile for me. They even disassembled a sofa and put it back together when it wouldn’t fit up the stairs!

The first time I had Andrew Mathew and Aidan

The second time I had Anthony and Andreii

They were all awesome!!!

Elisa

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August 31, 2024

I just had Jason do a long distance move for me. And he and his crew were absolutely fantastic . Jason and his crew were so approachable so friendly. They were extremely efficient. If you want a crew to move you whether it’s Next Door or out of province, Jason and his crew JC liquidators is the team for you.

Thank you so much to Jason and your crew. It was a pleasure meeting you guys and wish you all the best.

Pam