Self-packing will take time, so you should start as soon as possible. Make sure to acquire all the packing supplies you need.

  Label your moving boxes with the name of the room they should go to (kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom, basement, garage, etc.)

  Arrange for the handling of your utilities (electric, gas, water, phone). Schedule someone to disconnect them after the move if you haven't sold the house to someone else.

  Arrange for refunds that are due, and schedule connections for your new residence. Cancel or transfer newspapers, Internet, cable TV, security, pest control, cleaning help, lawn maintenance, and any other services you receive.

  Have everything boxed up, labeled, and organized by room.

  If you are looking for a way to save some money, have all of your furniture/beds disassembled and organized.

  Consider loading up your personal vehicle with anything you don't want to have boxed up or in the truck. Most people don't want their fragile pictures, vases, lamps, glass fixtures, etc. packed in boxes.

  Moving companies Costa Rica will not load gas cans, propane tanks, or any combustible substances into moving trucks.

  Be present when our moving crew arrives, to guide us through the property.

  Point out any specific precautions you might want us to take while packing and loading your belongings.

  Once everything is loaded up, do a walk-through to make sure that nothing is left behind.

  Check if all remaining appliances and lights have been shut off.

  Lock all windows and outside doors.

  Say farewell to your old home as you prepare to start the next stage of your life.