What Needs to Be Cancelled When Moving?

What Needs to Be Cancelled When Moving? You’ve pared down your possessions to make your move easier, packed most of your stuff, and now, as you double-check your move date, you’re wondering which other tasks on your to-do list need to be taken care of. But, before you proceed, are you sure every necessary task is on that list?

When moving, people routinely forget to cancel services and recurring charges, until the last minute. The result is often a frenzied day spent making phone calls instead of completing the task you had long planned. But there’s a simple way to stay on track.

That’s right – make a checklist. Rather, than a list of tasks for your move, this list will include services that need to be cancelled.

Phone

If you’re like many people nowadays, a cell phone is your primary phone, but if you still have a landline and are moving out of the area, you may to have cancel service. If you’ll remain in the area, you may be able to have your service transferred.

Gas and Electric

Call your utility companies as soon as you have a moving date so that they can stop service on your account or migrate it to your new location. Of course, you will want to keep service at your current location right up until the day you move.

Rent

Notify your landlord of your move as soon as possible. Some rental companies require as much as 60 days’ advance notice.

Cable and Internet

Some cable and internet providers require 30 days’ advance notice, so to avoid being charged for service you’re not using, you may want to cancel it several weeks before your move.

Gym Memberships

Unless your move will keep you close enough to use your current gym, you should cancel your monthly membership. If your gym is a franchise, you might want to look into transferring your membership to a franchise location near your new address.

Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions

Cancel the subscriptions you don’t want or need and transfer the ones you want to keep to your new address.

With all the necessary cancellations out of the way, you’ll be more organized for moving day. Hiring the relocation experts at Atlantic Relocation Systems can make your move feel even more prepared. We are a professional full-service mover that takes the stress out of relocations through expert packing and transportation services. To learn about how we can help you on your upcoming move, contact us today.