Moving to South Carolina

Are you moving to South Carolina? Call All My Sons Moving & Storage now for a FREE no-obligation quote. Our South Carolina movers have over 30 years of experience and created a list of the best suggestions and tips to move to South Carolina. If you would like a more detailed moving checklist take a look at the All My Sons Moving & Storage, Is There a Checklist for Moving?

One of the most important things to remember is to measure your new home in South Carolina. You will want to create a floor plan using the dimensions. This will help you determine what furniture you are taking with you on your move and what items you can do without. Once this is complete, start sorting your belongings. All My Sons Moving & Storage suggests making four piles: trash, donate, sell, and keep.

When you are finished with the latter task, call All My Sons Moving & Storage full-service South Carolina movers to get a FREE quote. Pick your moving date and pick your insurance plan. Please verify if you need a special parking permit. Also, if you live in an apartment complex or HOA, research if they have any rules on moving.

One of the first people you need to notify is your employer. You may want to request time off. Also, update your payroll information. If this is a job-related move, ask what expenses will be covered and what will be eligible for tax deductions.

If you are a parent, enroll your child in school, and transfer their school and medical records. If you own a pet, take them to the vet and obtain their medication, paperwork, ID tags, and vaccinations. You will also want to schedule an appointment with your utility companies to get your final meter read. Then, call the gas, electric, cable, trash, water, and sewage services in South Carolina to have your new home utilities on when you move in.

If applicable, update your information with Veteran Affairs, Social Security Administration, IRS, insurance, your bank, and credit lenders. Change your license and registration at the DMV. Update your address with the Post Office. Do not forget to update any subscription services and cancel your local memberships. In case there is an emergency, you also may want to save South Carolina's public safety contact information.

The last couple of weeks before the move, start cleaning your home. If you have leftover food, reach out to a food bank and see if they take donations. Make sure you return miscellaneous items such as library books or items you may have borrowed from your family and friends. Pick up dry cleaning, and back up your computer. Get cash to tip your movers. Finally, the night before the move, unplug your freezer and drain your water hoses.

Protect your walls and floors. When the movers arrive, audit your items as the movers load the moving truck. You will do the same thing when they are unpacking. If any of your items are damaged, file an insurance claim. Use the floor plan and your labels to help direct the movers. When everything is in its proper place, tip your movers and write a review. If you were renting before, do not forget to do a final walkthrough with your landlord, return their key, and get your deposit back. Congratulations! You have successfully moved to South Carolina! Remember, if you would like a more detailed moving checklist, take a look at the All My Sons Moving & Storage, Is There a Checklist for Moving? For any other questions, please feel free to reach out to our South Carolina movers.