Checklist To Prepare For Moving Day

Checklist To Prepare For Moving Day

Moving can be stressful. The more you plan ahead, the easier your move will be. Use our checklist to help you prepare for your next move.

Four-Six Weeks Before Your Move

Hold a garage sale to get rid of the things you don't want to take.
Write down your time-frame plan to move.
Review your moving arrangements now and every week.
List the business’s and people you will need to contact
Create a list of moving expenses
Keep all receipts.
Get estimates from moving companies.
Arrange for a storage facility if you’ll need one.
Arrange transport service for vehicles or pets, if needed.
Contact your bank, arrange transfer of accounts.
Submit change-of-address forms to the Post Office
Notify schools that your children will be moving if out of the area.
Contact new schools, arrange for transfer of records.
Contact your doctors to get referrals for new physicians.
Change your insurance policies if needed; property, auto, and medical.
Put important documents in a fire-safe box.
Cancel or change your address for newspaper and magazine subscriptions.
Arrange for temporary housing, if needed.

Two-Three Weeks Before Your Move

Begin packing things not used on a daily basis.
Fill and transfer prescriptions for family and pets. Pack them to travel with you.
Arrange for shipment of plants.
Coordinate transport of pets.
Visit your vet to get immunization records for your pets.
Dispose of or give away all flammables; you won’t be able to transport them.
Give away or get rid of any remaining items that you don't want to take.
Arrange for disconnection and changeover of utilities.
Get the measurements of rooms in your new house to determine where furniture will be placed.
Avoid buying too much perishable food items.

One Week Before Your Move

Transfer checking and savings accounts if needed.
Drain fuel and oil from lawnmowers and other power equipment.
Drain water hoses.
Pack items to be carried in the car, and label "Do Not Move."
Gather valuables from safe deposit box, drawers, jewelry cases as well as personal records. Pack them safely to take with you.
Bring clothing, draperies, curtains, rugs, etc. out for cleaning and leave in wrapping.
Take down curtain rods, shelves and other such items you are taking with you.
Have the car serviced for the trip; oil change, tires, washer fluid, etc.
Put proof of insurance in car.
Create an inventory list of all items going with you personally.
Confirm arrangements and dates with moving and storage companies.
Inform friends and relatives of your new address.
Have your cleaning supplies packed, marked and ready for when you arrive.
Pack yard and shed items.
Confirm arrangements with auto and pet transportation companies.

One-Two Days Before Your Move

Clean and defrost the refrigerator and freezer.
Close bank accounts.
Purchase traveler's checks, if needed.
Finish all financial matters relating to the sale or lease of your home.
Finish packing all your belongings.

Moving Day

Remember to pack a box of basics you’ll need on move-in day  Load this box last so that it will be first off at your new home. These items should include tools, toilet paper, all-purpose household cleaners, paper towels, etc.)
Pack personal bags for trip.
Remove all bed linens.
Conduct a last minute walk through with your van operator. Make sure windows are closed, closets empty, lights out and doors locked.
Confirm delivery address, directions and delivery date with movers.
Supervise the move. Make sure boxes are clearly marked.
Thoroughly clean your house or apartment before leaving.
Check thermostat. Make sure doors are closed and locked and appliances are turned off. Leave garage door openers and keys with new owners or renters, if necessary.

Arrival Day

Make sure all utilities are functioning.
Let family and friends know you have arrived safely.
Begin unpacking necessities.
Let your kids begin unpacking and getting their rooms together.

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