Preparing for a move can be overwhelming, but fear not! Our Moving Checklist is here to streamline the process and ensure a smooth transition to your new home.
MOVING CHECKLIST
4 Weeks
Four Weeks
Three Weeks - If you are using a mover, estimates from moving companies we partner with. - Make an inventory of your household good and begin to remove clutter (start with basement, attic, garage, and other storage areas). - Start an electronic file for all of your moving paperwork (estimates, receipts, etc.). - Arrange to transfer school records. - Get your new home ready - contact painters ,carpenters, plumbers, roofers, etc, so your home is ready when you arrive. Remember to change the locks on all the doors in your new home. We are happy to make arrangements for a locksmith. - Complete post office change-of-address requirements on the USPS site. - Make arrangements for storage if necessary - Ask your doctor or health plan provider for referrals, and obtain all medical records. - Start using foods and cleaning supplies that can’t be moved. - If you are packing yourself, obtain packing materials and start packing items you won’t need after you arrive at your new house. - Arrange for cleaning of carpeting, drapes, and furniture
PRIOR TO MOVE
3 Weeks
PRIOR TO MOVE
Two Weeks
2 Weeks
- Schedule disconnection of all utility services at your old home, and connection of them at your new home. Be sure to disconnect the day after you leave and connect the day before you arrive. - Check with your insurance company to see how possessions are covered during transit. - Collect your important records - Gather personal and family records, including medical and dental, veterinary, and school records; legal and financial documents; birth certificates, passports and insurance documents. - Prepare auto registration for transfer (if moving to another state)
PRIOR TO MOVE
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1 Week - Properly dispose of items that cannot be moved, such as flammable liquids. - If you are moving in or out of an apartment, arrange for use of the elevator. Make child-care arrangements for moving day. - Return any borrowed items (including library books) and retrieve any loaned One Week - Properly dispose of items that cannot be moved, such as flammable liquids. - If you are moving in or out of an apartment, arrange for use of the elevator. Make child-care arrangements for moving day. - Return any borrowed items (including library books) and retrieve any loaned items. Cancel newspaper delivery. - Notify any creditors of your move. - Transfer prescriptions and be sure you have an adequate supply of medications on hand. items. Cancel newspaper delivery. - Notify any creditors of your move. - Transfer prescriptions and be sure you have an adequate supply of medications on hand. - Assemble a file folder of information to leave for the new owner of your home. Change your address. Send change-of-address cards to everyone who will need to contact you. - Assemble a file folder of information to leave for the new owner of your home. Change your address. Send change-of-address cards to everyone who will need to contact you. PRIOR TO MOVE
- Pack a travel kit: Put aside critical items like a checkbook, credit cards, personal phone book, ID, flashlight, keys, toiletries, tools, paper plates, cups, towels, travel alarm clock, aspirin, bandages and games for the kids. Also pack a suitcase with clothing and personal items. - Disconnect and prepare major appliances for the move. - Set aside anything that will travel in your car so it will not be loaded on the truck. Pack a box of items that will be needed first at the new house. Clearly mark this box “Load Last”. - Confirm arrival time of your moving van/truck. - If moving yourself, dismantle beds and other large furniture. One Day - Disconnect and prepare major appliances for the move. - Set aside anything that will travel in your car so it will not be loaded on the truck. Pack a box of items that will be needed first at the new house. Clearly mark this box “Load Last”. - Confirm arrival time of your moving van/truck. - If moving yourself, dismantle beds and other large furniture. - Pack a travel kit: Put aside critical items like a checkbook, credit cards, personal phone book, ID, flashlight, keys, toiletries, tools, paper plates, cups, towels, travel alarm clock, aspirin, bandages and games for the kids. Also pack a suitcase with clothing and personal items.
1 Day PRIOR TO MOVE
Moving Day
- If using a mover, be sure someone is at the old house to answer questions. Note all utility meter readings. - Supervise unloading and unpacking. - Check your belongings carefully and note on the inventory paperwork damaged items. - If using a mover, be sure someone is at the old house to answer questions. Note all utility meter readings. - Supervise unloading and unpacking. - Check your belongings carefully and note on the inventory paperwork damaged items.
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