Moving Reviews
Move from Los Alamos, NM to Olympia, WA
Just completed a move from Los Alamos, NM to Olympia, WA. Could not have been happier with the service provided by Bekins. Working with Mr. John Gish to arrange the move was a pleasure. The packers, a husband (Eppie), wife, and daughter team from Albuquerque arrived exactly as scheduled on 1/6/13 and did a terrific
Edward D. October 22, 2013
Moved from Park City, Utah to Redmond, Washington
We moved from Park City, Utah to Redmond, Washington and John Gish our coordinator was great to work with. He took care of all the details and I really appreciated the excellent communication. Thank you so much!
Rachel Z. February 22, 2014
Pasco Review
Great company! The movers were great, people were helpful, and the price was actually less than I was quoted. My family and I were impressed, no damages, will refer them to my friends and family.
Reece M. November 22, 2014
Move from Alabama to Alaska
John Gish did a fantastic job of tailoring our move and working within our budjet. We were able to bring everything we wanted to from Alabama to Alaska. Our car received some damage in transit, and they took care of that also. Highly recommend John Gish and Bekins Northwest!
Kelly M. February 22, 2015
I had a very positive experience with Bekins
I had a very positive experience with Bekins. My household items arrived sooner than expected, and the gentlemen who unloaded were very pleasant and worked hard. Packing was a little more stressful, because it happened quickly and I had to pay close attention. The only thing I have not found is the lid to a
Maxwell K. October 22, 2015
Bekins Northwest > Moving Resources > Moving Checklist
Moving Checklist
8–12 Weeks Before You Move:
- If you own your home, contact your real estate agent to begin the selling process.
- Decide upon your preferred moving dates.
- Research your new community by using on-line moving tools:
- Compare school districts
- Obtain free town/city reports
- Use a salary and mortgage calculator to compare new and old costs of living
- Set up a house-hunting trip to your new town or city.
- Find out if your employer will pay for the move, or will provide you with a lump sum or a direct reimbursement. If so, discuss Bekins’ enCompass program.
- Have a garage sale or donate goods you do not wish to take with you. This will help you save costs on the move.
4-8 Weeks Before You Move:
- Contact Bekins Northwest to schedule a convenient time for a free estimate.
- Purchase/rent your new home; arrange financing; establish close dates.
- Make a list of everyone you need to notify of your move.
- Obtain change of address cards from your local post office.
- Check with your school on transferring your children’s school records.
- Research driver’s license requirements for the state you are moving to.
- Find out from the IRS or your accountant if moving expenses can be tax deductible.
- Contact your insurance agent to discuss your new home’s insurance needs.
- Enroll in a new bank in your new city.
- Organize your medical and dental records.
3 Weeks Before You Move:
- Make a decision on whether you will pack your own cartons or if you’d like to utilize a professional packing service.
- Begin the packing process (if you are doing it yourself).
- Compile all important personal records.
- Change your address on credit cards, magazine subscriptions, etc..
- If you have children, arrange for them to be at a babysitter during loading day.
- Arrange to have your utilities disconnected AFTER your move-out day (not before).
- Arrange to connect your utilities at your new home the day BEFORE your scheduled move-in day.
2 Weeks Before You Move:
- Plan to use all the food in your refrigerator and freezer.
- Clean your home and clear your basement and attic.
- Cancel all current delivery services, such as newspapers.
- Dispose of all flammables, cleaners, paints, aerosols, ammunition, etc.
- Transfer all current prescriptions to a local pharmacy near your new home.
- Clear out your safety deposit box.
- Transfer bank accounts.
- Verify that you have packed everything.
- Drain the oil and gasoline from your lawn mower and other power tools if they are to be moved .
One Week Before You Move:
- Confirm your travel arrangements for your family.
- Provide contact phone numbers for your moving agent so you are accessible while in transit.
- Empty and clean your appliances such as your refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, etc.
- Only use the household items that you absolutely need, such as sheets, towels, a few pans and dishes. Make sure everything else is ready to be moved.
Moving Day:
- Review all paperwork with your moving van driver.
- Be available to check off inventory of all items moving.
- Once moving van is loaded, double check that nothing was left behind in your old home.
- Make sure your children and pets are not at home so that they do not get in the way of the movers.