Green Van Lines is one of the few moving companies that can move you from coast to coast if needed. We have an intricate routing system that allows us to take care of any customer that calls in, whether you are located in Maine and need to relocate to New Mexico, or from Seattle and need to relocate to Miami. These are just a few examples, but there is no job too big or too small for us. Our team specializes in the synchronization that is required with long-distances and is able to handle a damage-free task with immense care and attention. We will handle the loading, disassembling and careful wrapping of all of your large items with the use of our recyclable material which is free of charge. We offer our clients as much shrink wrap, tape, and blankets needed to keep your belongings protected from any condition, whether it is rain, dust or scratches.

Moving is almost always a challenge, but moving to a new state can be even more complicated if you are not prepared ahead of time. One of our philosophies is to inform our customers with all the information so that they can be prepared to make the most informative decision.

Drivers License. Check with your state or new location as to how long you have before you need to change your driver’s license. There are some areas that allow you between 3 to 6 months to make your necessary changes, but there are places that require an immediate change if it is a permanent move.

Switching of Utilities. It is critical that you look into your new service providers, including electric, gas, phone, water, and sewage in advance of your move, so that everything is prepared for your arrival. Many will need a lead time of 1-3 weeks in order to get your new services put into your name.  You may also have to provide a monetary deposit, especially if you are moving to a new state, to establish credibility with the new utilities providers.

Remember to have service started in your name only after you have closed on and taken possession of your new home.  It is equally as important to call your current utility providers and cancel your service at your existing residence.  Again, make sure you leave the utilities in your name until the date of closing or when the new owners take possession, whichever is first.  This will ensure that you are responsible only for the services used by you and your family, and will avoid any conflict with the new owners and their use (or potential misuse) of utilities.

Switching Your Phone Service.  Try to call 3 weeks in advance of moving to give the phone provider enough time to run lines to your new home if applicable.  Also, you will want to give the phone company an exact date in which you want the service put into your name.  Make sure when moving, you keep a phone out and ready to plug into the outlet to test the day the phone service is scheduled to be turned on.  Many service providers require deposits for new phone service, so be prepared to either pay in advance, or have it billed to your new number over a period of 2-3 months to pay for the deposit.

When disconnecting your existing phone service, follow a similar model.  Give at least 2-3 weeks notice that you will be moving.  The phone company will ask if you want your phone number forwarded (where applicable)—this is a decision you must make in advance of the call.  If you are moving out of state, many phone companies do not provide that service.

Switching Your Cable/Dish/Internet Providers.  Most cable and satellite providers require the homeowner to be at the residence on the day of installation.  This is done to ensure the service you have purchased is working well and has outlets where you want them to be.  If you have DSL or Cable Modem for your computer, you will likewise be required to be present when the service person comes to take care of setting up your new service.

To disconnect services, it is much simpler, as the cable/satellite companies do not have to come out to disconnect your service.  Satellite companies will ask you to leave the dish behind (in order to market to the new owner), and will encourage you to stay with their company.  They will often bring out a new dish at your new residence as well.  Make sure you give ample notice (again, 2-3 weeks) to ensure all is disconnected when you want it to be, and you are not providing the new owners with “free” TV or Internet service!

Home Inspections (on both ends).  While you are working on switching all kinds of providers, don’t forget the home inspections on your new home.  You want to make sure your new home is ready for you, and that there is nothing that needs resolution before you move in.  If so, it is the current owner’s responsibility to take care of it.

Likewise, make sure that you take care of anything that the inspector of your current residence finds as quickly as possible.  The sooner you resolve any potential issues with your current home, the quicker you will be able to move to close on your existing home and move on to your new one.

Mail Forwarding.  Don’t forget the mailman!  You want to make sure all of your creditors know of your change in address.  The easiest way to do this is to fill out the “change of address” form on the back of your billing statement; however, some credit card companies do not pay attention to that statement.  Therefore, play it safe by calling your creditors to let them know of your new address and number.  This will ensure all your bills, magazines, etc, move with you to your new address.

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