Plan your move
Your Ultimate Moving Checklist
Simplify your move with our step-by-step guide for a stress-free relocation.
Step by step
The moving checklist by Last Stop Moving
8 to 6 weeks before moving
Prep in advance
- 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.
6 to 4 weeks before moving
Notify and organize
- 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.
4 to 2 weeks before moving
Pack and finalize
- 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
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.
After you move
Settling in
- 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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