Your Ultimate Moving Checklist

Simplify your move with our step-by-step guide for a stress-free relocation.

The Moving Checklist by Last Stop Moving

PREP IN ADVANCE (8-6 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING)

  • Set a moving budget and decide if movers will handle packing or if you will do it yourself.
  • Research top-rated moving companies and get at least three quotes.
  • Notify friends, family, or your landlord about your move.
  • Declutter and donate unused items to lighten your load.
  • Gather packing supplies: boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and labels.
  • Update your mailing address with the post office and inform key contacts.
  • Research your new neighborhood and potential schools if you have children.
  • Take an inventory of all items to be moved for tracking and insurance purposes.

NOTIFY AND ORGANIZE (6-4 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING)

  • Confirm your moving company and finalize the date.
  • Schedule utility disconnections and installations at your new home.
  • Transfer medical, school, and financial records to local providers.
  • Hold a garage sale or sell extra items to declutter further.
  • Arrange for vehicle servicing, especially for long-distance moves.
  • Pack non-essential items in labeled boxes, starting room by room.

PACK AND FINALIZE (4-2 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING)

  • Confirm moving arrangements and communicate with movers or helpers.
  • Drain appliances, such as washing machines, and empty water tanks.
  • Rent temporary storage for extra items, if needed.
  • Prepare an "essentials kit" with toiletries, chargers, snacks, and important documents.
  • Label boxes by room for easier unpacking at your new place.

MOVING DAY PREPARATION

  • Start early to ensure the move stays on schedule.
  • Protect floors and furniture with moving blankets or pads.
  • Direct movers or helpers on where to place items in your new home.
  • Stay hydrated and take breaks as needed throughout the day.

SETTLING IN (AFTER YOU MOVE)

  • Unpack essential items first for immediate comfort.
  • Return any rented moving trucks promptly.
  • Update your address with banks, insurance, and subscriptions.
  • Clean your new home for a fresh start.

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