If you have just purchased your new home, congratulations! Moving into your very first home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, so getting everything organized is important to ensure you don’t forget anything. Your local expert on residential roof installation services Creative Construction Group shares with you a few tips on moving into your new home.
TIP: Choose Your Moving Company Carefully
You need movers that you can trust. After all, they’ll be moving everything from furniture to valuables, as well as breakable items like kitchenware. In addition to checking out customer reviews and their BBB rating, ask them for a copy of their insurance and make sure it covers breakage to some extent. Some movers provide extras such as boxes, storage and specialty services like piano moving, which can be tie-breakers if you have multiple candidates.
TIP: Find a Capable Local Roofing Contractor
Thinking about who to call for residential roof repair at this early stage may sound odd. But you’d be surprised at how many new homeowners wished they had a roofing contractor on speed dial after a storm passed through their area. In addition to emergency repairs, a capable, locally-based roofing contractor can be counted on for roofing maintenance, as well as eventual roofing replacement.
TIP: Transfer the Utilities
Once you have finalized your moving plans, you will need to have your utilities transferred. This means spending more than just a few minutes navigating through voice menus, and talking to representatives of your gas, electric and internet providers. Make a list of those that can be transferred and make sure you have reconnect dates and reference numbers to go with them in case you need to follow up. Make sure you also have your mail forwarding set up.
TIP: Check the New Neighborhood
If you have the opportunity to visit the new place a few weeks before you move in, say hello to your future neighbors. Ask them about amenities in the area, such as the local school, market and diner – choose the latter in case cooking dinner at your new home isn’t an option. The sooner you get to know the new neighborhood, the more comfortable moving day will be.
To learn more about our residential and commercial roof replacement services, call Creative Construction Group today at (815) 339-0550. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule a free quote. We serve Rockford, IL and surrounding areas.