Moving Checklist

Moving checklist: the complete guide so you forget nothing

A smooth move starts with planning. Use this interactive checklist to know what to do at each stage, from 8 weeks before until after you arrive. Check off the tasks as you go: your progress is saved in this browser and you can print the list.

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8 weeks before

Planning

Time to decide the essentials and lock in the date with the moving company, the earlier you do it, the calmer (and cheaper) it tends to be.

Set the date of the move and confirm the move-out and move-in deadlines for the properties. Request quotes and hire the moving company (ask for a survey and a written proposal). Make an inventory of everything that will be transported, room by room. Decide what to donate, sell or discard, less volume means a cheaper move. If the destination will not be ready, book storage.

4 weeks before

Organization

Start preparing what you rarely use and handle the address and utility paperwork calmly.

Gather packing materials (boxes, bubble wrap, tape) or hire the packing service. Start packing what you rarely use: books, decor, collectibles. Notify your change of address: banks, cards, subscriptions, school, post office. Schedule the transfer of internet, electricity, water and gas for the right date. Book the elevator and a parking spot at the origin and destination buildings (if any).

1 to 2 weeks before

Packing

Home stretch: pack room by room, protect what matters and align the last details with the team.

Pack room by room and label each box (contents + destination room). Set aside documents and valuables to carry with you, not on the truck. Prepare appliances: defrost and dry the fridge 24h before. Confirm the date and time with the moving company and access to the properties. Put together the first-night box (clothes, toiletries, chargers, medicine).

On the day

Moving day

Keep a close eye and leave nothing behind.

Follow the team and check the inventory at departure and arrival. Make sure nothing is left: cabinets, drawers, outlets, laundry area. Record the meter readings (electricity, water and gas) at departure. Do the move-out inspection and hand over the keys.

After

Arrival and adjustments

A fresh start: organize by priority and close out the loose ends.

Check all the boxes at the destination against the inventory. Assemble the furniture and organize by priority (bedrooms and kitchen first). Update your address on documents, deliveries and accounts. Check the setup of electricity, water, gas and internet at the new address.

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