It’s really never too soon to begin planning for a move. The moving process can be less of a chore if you break down the tasks into weekly to-do lists as a pre move checklist.
This moving checklist will help prepare you for your move by providing a helpful timeline of moving tips and checklists to get you organized and minimize stress leading up to the big day.
A MONTH BEFORE THE MOVE
- Reserve a moving company for your move as soon as you know you are moving. If you need packing assistance, your movers can also pack up your house or apartment for you.
- Start to clean out closets, the garage, and attic.
- Host a garage sale or donate your unwanted things to charity.
- Get change of address cards from your local post office or change your address online.
ONE WEEK BEFORE THE MOVE
- Make a “survival closet” of things you will need for the final clean-up and include snacks for the last day.
- If you decide to pack yourself, label all moving boxes as you pack. Write the destination room on the top and sides of each moving box to ensure it gets to the right place in your new home.
- Schedule disconnects for utilities such as gas, electric, water and the telephone and remember to schedule connections for your new residence.
- Cancel newspapers, Internet, cable TV, security, and any other services you receive.
DAY OF THE MOVE
- Create a safe path for the movers to navigate by clearing your driveway of objects.
- Pack your suitcase and day of the move box with all necessary essentials to get you through the next few days in case you don’t get to unpacking right away.
- Be sure you are present when the movers arrive so you can walk them through the home and indicate what you need moved or anything in particular they should be aware of.
- Once all belongings are loaded onto the moving truck, be sure to do one more walk-through and lock all windows and outside doors.
