Ultimate Moving Checklist: Your Guide to a Flawless Move

Two Months Before Moving:

Sort and Purge: Go through every room and decide what to keep, sell, donate, or throw away.

Research Moving Companies: Start comparing quotes and services from moving companies.

Create a Moving Binder: Keep track of everything—quotes, receipts, inventory lists—in one place.

Six Weeks Before Moving:

Order Supplies: Purchase boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and other packing supplies.

Start Packing Non-Essentials: Begin with items you use less frequently, such as seasonal items or certain books and decor.

Measure Furniture and Doorways: Ensure large pieces can fit through doorways and reserve any equipment you may need.

One Month Before Moving:

Choose Your Mover: Select a moving company and confirm the details of your move.

Begin Labeling: Label each box with its contents and the room it’s destined for.

Notify Important Parties: Inform banks, employers, and schools of your upcoming move.

Two Weeks Before Moving:

Arrange Time Off: Request the necessary time off work for your move.

Service Your Car: If you’re moving long-distance, have your car serviced.

Pack Most of Your Items: Leave out only the essentials you’ll need for the next two weeks.

One Week Before Moving:

Pack an Essentials Box: Include items you’ll need for the first night in your new home.

Confirm Details with Mover: Reconfirm the moving day, time, and other details.

Prepare Appliances: Defrost the freezer and clean the refrigerator.

Moving Day:

Double-Check Everything: Ensure nothing is left behind.

Take Inventory: As the movers load your belongings, check off each item on your list.

Final Walk-Through: Do one last walk-through of your home to make sure you haven’t missed anything.

After the Move:

Unpack Essentials: Set up crucial areas like the bedroom and bathroom first.

Change Your Address: Update your address with the post office and other services.

Enjoy Your New Home: Take a deep breath and begin settling into your new space.

Use this checklist as your roadmap to a well-prepared and hassle-free move. If you need assistance at any stage, remember our team is here to help—from packing to unloading to getting settled.