If your planning a New York move there are many New York Moving companies to chose from. The best way to chose a New York Moving company is to ask your friends. The reason this is such a good approach is that you will learn about the moving companies from the customers point of view. But no matter how great your friends moving company is you will still need to get estimates from other New York moving companies too. You need to talk to different movers to compare their services. Tell them of your destination and timing of your move, and have them explain their estimates in detail and to give you a copy. Do they have a dispute settlement program in case something goes wrong? Know your claims protection and mover's liability before you move. Make arrangements for your New York move well in advance. Summer time is the busiest time of the year for movers and is the most expensive time to move.
    Many people start off their New York moving experience with a Moving Sale to clear out unwanted items. Do this well ahead of your moving day. Have a notebook to write down everything about the move. Write down a very detailed moving checklist on what you want to be done before you move. Have a master moving inventory of everything that is to be moved. Don't just write down "three boxes from the kitchen" but instead assign a number for the box and label its contents.
    Locate or buy moving supplies, like markers, tape, scissors, newspaper, blankets, moving pads, rope, hand truck, tools and most of all boxes. You will need plenty of boxes, you can buy New York moving company boxes or get free ones at local stores. Consider buying wardrobe boxes for moving clothes. Have a method of sealing the boxes so they don't come open, very strong tape should do. Every box should be labeled and you can also give each box a color code. For example give all living room boxes a large green dot, then put a green dot sticker in the living room at the new house to tell the movers that's where to put that box. You will need a method of cushioning items in the boxes, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, paper, even blankets and other clothes can be used. You can go cheap and use free boxes and newspaper for packing, but remember that New York moving companies usually will not accept liability for items they didn't pack! Also do not pack the boxes that they are too heavy to lift. Start your packing well ahead of the New York moving day. Use your luggage, fill them with stuff you want to identify fast once your in your new house.
    Keep your very valuable possessions with you during the move. Things like antiques, jewelry, collections, or important documents should go with you personally as you drive to your new house. Remember to keep a record of all moving expenses it may be tax deductible. Two weeks before moving day, contact your utilities companies and set a date when service will be discontinued. For your new place contact your utilities companies about service start dates. Make a first to open box. This is a box full of things you would want the moment you arrive at your new place. Pack this item in the moving van last so it can be the first box out. Make sure you check your master moving inventory to be sure your New York moving company moved everything to your new location and that nothing broke.
    Don't forget to check places like the basement and attic, anywhere you may accidentally leave something behind. Turn off the water heater and lower the thermostat before you leave. Record the name of your moving company driver and make sure he can get a hold of you incase of any delays, and check if their directions to your new place agrees your own route. Have the final payment for the New York movers ready for them once their done and did a good job.