Moving into a new house? I know you are excited, but there are some things you need to do before you move in. If someone lived in the house before you, there are things that need to be done such as changing the locks to all the doors and checking the attic and roof. These are all things that need to be handled before you and your family move into your new home. If you wait until after you have moved in, you will find it to be quite a hassle and headache. Take a look at the things you need to do before moving into a new house:

Tips for Moving into a New Michigan Home

Change the Locks to Your New Home

The first thing you will need to do is change the locks to your house. Many people will move into a new home and not think twice about the locks on their doors. When they get the keys to their new home, they are so excited, they don’t give the locks on the home another thought. The truth is, the last person that lived there could still have keys to your new home. And we all know that not everyone can be trusted. The previous owners may have left the home on bad terms, or they may not be honest people. That last thing you need is someone stealing your stuff or vandalizing your home because they have their own keys. So, before moving into a new house, change all of the locks in the house.

 

The first thing you will need to do is change the locks to your house. Many people will move into a new home and not think twice about the locks on their doors.

Check the Basement, Attic & Roof in Your New Home

Before you move into your new house, have someone come out and check your roof, attic, and basement. You need to check the roof for leaks and damage. You also need to check the attic for moisture and mold. The basement also needs to be checked for moisture and mold. If you wait until after you move in and check these things, you might find that you have problems and may have to move back out while the problems are being fixed. This can definitely be a headache, so check this stuff beforehand.

Check Your New Home for Creepy Crawlers

You also need to check your home for creepy crawlers. Check the basement, attic, in cabinets, under counters, and every place that is dark in your home. You surely don’t need to move into your new home and find out that you have creepy crawlers only to have to call someone to come spray your new house or set off poison in your new house. Chances are, you and your family will have to leave if they have to set poison off in your home. So, it’s best to check these things before you move into a new house.

Check the Wiring in Your New House

Call a local electrical company and let them come out and check the wires in your home. The last thing you need is to move into a home that has faulty wiring. So, before you move in, call an electrician and let them inspect your new home.

 

Call a local electrical company and let them come out and check the wires in your home.

Clean the House Good

Last but not least, you need to clean the house really good before you move in. You need to sanitize everything thing and clean it from top to bottom. Trust me, it is so much easier to clean the home before you move into it because you won’t have to worry about moving stuff to clean and cleaning around things. If you don’t have time to clean or you don’t like to clean, call a professional cleaning company to come out and do it for you.

 

Last but not least, you need to clean the house really good before you move in.

 

If you do all of these things before moving into a new house, you will find that moving in will be a lot smoother. If you are in the Downriver, Michigan area and you need a good roofer for your roof inspection, call Downriver Roofers. You can visit their website to learn more about them and get their contact information. These guys are great and provide free roof inspections that are very thorough.