A successful move really comes down to planning, planning, planning! The best way to move is by planning a thorough moving checklist in advanced, one that you can work at each week leading up to moving day. We offer a moving calendar on our website for your convenience but here is a quick overview of it to get you started.
6-8 Weeks Before Moving Date
Contact multiple moving companies to compare rates and estimates
Select your company and make sure you understand the terms of business
5 Weeks Before Moving Date
If you haven’t already, make sure that you have your desired moving date selected and confirmed with your moving company
Sort belongings that you do not wish to move into sell, donate, and throw away piles. Make arrangements for items that you wish to sell
Start using up perishables that you will not be packing such as frozen foods and cleaning supplies
4 Weeks Before Moving Date
Contact utility companies and arrange for shut-off dates
Contact your post office, doctors, or any other service that may need to be notified of your new contact information
Purchase packing materials if you have not already
Begin packing up lesser used areas of the home such as the attic and basement
3 Weeks Before Moving Date
Arrange for special moving day transport for pets and plants
Make arrangements for yourself if you are moving long distance (book hotels, flights, etc.)
Collect important documents and items that you will not be putting on the moving truck such as passports, birth certificates, family heirlooms, and medical records
Continue packing areas of the house that you don’t use as often. Pack any non-essential kitchen items and knick-knacks
2 Weeks Before Moving Date
Make sure all packed boxes are clearly labeled and that you know which room each one will be going on moving day
Make last-minute plans with friends and family that you may be moving away from
1 Week Before Moving Date
Finish packing all non-essential items in your home. Set aside a couple of boxes for things that you will pack up on moving day. Make sure you are rid of gasoline or other flammables that cannot go onto a moving truck.
Moving Day
Do a thorough walk-through of your home, making sure that you are not forgetting anything.
Sit back, relax, let the movers do the work, and get excited for your new home!
We hope that this moving checklist helps you prepare for a successful moving day. Excel Moving & Storage is here for you every step of the way should you require any of our moving and storage services. Happy moving!