Congratulations! For a successful move.

Since you've reached your new address, you should throw a big party. But it's too early to open the champagne bottle and throw a party in your new home.

Inspect your home carefully

Before you unpack your containers, inspect every nook and cranny of your new home.

Here are some inspection tips to follow:

  • Double check each room for signs of damage;
  • Check for water leaks, dripping faucets and running toilets;
  • Check for working switches or light fixtures;
  • Inspect the electrical circuit box and make sure it looks normal;
  • Check for signs of infestation.

If you find anything that could harm your family, remove it immediately.

Pro tip: during your visit, open all windows and doors to let in fresh air.

Check the delivered boxes

The most important task is to check if all your household items have arrived in your new home. Pull out your checklist to inspect each box that was delivered and look for signs of damage or missing household items.
If you find anything wrong with the delivered items, notify your moving company immediately and without delay.

If the delivered boxes are in good condition, proceed to unpack the essential items. Start with the box labeled "Bathroom" and prepare your bathtub to remove moving day dirt.

Plug in and check all utilities

After the move, hook up all major utilities, including water, gas and electricity. After you've taken care of the basic utilities, consider setting up the Internet, television, garbage collection services, house alarm and other services.

It may take a week or more for a utility provider to install your services, so it's a good idea to contact them before you move in.
Also, make sure all your basic services are working properly. If you have any problems, contact your service provider.

Update your address

Of course, with your new home comes a new address. So it's important to inform your banks, credit card companies, insurance companies and other important institutions of your recent change of address.

This will help them update their database and match only the new address. Also, inform your friends and family of your change of mailing address so they can easily meet you.

Evaluate your moving company

There is no doubt that hiring a moving company is a smart way to streamline the moving process. Professional movers are experienced in handling items, loading and unloading boxes and transporting your belongings safely.

But after the move, it's important to thank them for their professional services. The best way to appreciate is to rate your movers.

Leaving a moving review will only take you a few minutes and will make a huge difference to the company.

Conclusion

Moving into your dream home may seem like a lot of work, but by following these tips, you can make the move stress-free.

There is a lot to do, however, so don't hesitate to ask a friend, family member or professional moving company for help.

Happy moving!