Finally, your contractor has received the “CO” Certificate of Occupancy. A term you will learn and be excited about because you will know it means you can finally move into your new home.
What now ? It’s time for a final walkthrough with your contractor, to give him your “Punch List”, that is the list of items that you expect corrected. Some examples would be:
- Light fixture that is backordered and needs to be installed
- Scratches on walls that need to be repainted
- Deck or porch to be finished on the back of the house
The punch list should not have any elements that will stop you from being able to move into your new home.
You will receive the keys to your new home either from your contractor, or at your closing with your financial specialists. When you receive your keys, you will want to decide if you change the locks on your home or keep the locks that you have. Some people feel more secure changing the locks.
Utilities:
Before you move in, you want to make sure all your utilities are turned on. The contractor most likely had the utilities on, and you will need to move them over into your name.
Cleaning
Most moving sites suggest a Deep Clean before you move in, and we agree. However, many contractors hire someone to clean new homes and prepare them for move in, so you may not have to do this. It may be taken care of for you.
Moving
We visited many websites to see if they agreed with our advice and found that we all basically had the same ideas. Here is a link to one we enjoyed.
Moving Checklist | The Ultimate Printable Home Moving Checklist
It’s time to get those boxes and get moved in. Make sure those boxes are labeled by room. It will make things so much easier. Try not to feel overwhelmed and remember to just take it one step at a time.
Child & Pet Proof
If you need to Child or Pet Proof anything, take care of that first. Then, set up one room so you can have a place to sleep and relax. Then take it one step at a time. Get out your clothes, your kitchen items, what do you need the most ? Prioritize and take it one step at a time. You can do it.
Locate the Electrical Box
Locate the Electrical (fuse) box, in case you need it. Another great article we liked from our research 12 Things To Do Immediately After Moving Into a New Home
Update your mail you finally have a new address, so get your mail updated. One more great article we enjoyed. 10 Important Things to Do When Moving into a New Home – Moving.com
Now just relax and enjoy your beautiful new home. Your worked hard to get here, you deserve it.
All of us at Ideal Cabinets wish you and your new home the very best. We hope we had the privilege of helping with your cabinetry needs, and making your home the best it could be.
