Your Moving Checklist: From Planning to Move Day

A Little Preparation Makes Moving Day Easier

Use this checklist as a flexible planning guide. Your timeline may be shorter or longer depending on your home, building rules, and the services you arrange. If you need help with packing, loading, or a truck, contact us early to discuss availability.

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About 4 Weeks Before Your Move

  • Choose your preferred date and gather pickup and unload details.

  • Decide what to keep, donate, sell, or remove. Ask about junk removal for accepted unwanted items.

  • Make an inventory of large furniture, fragile belongings, and specialty items.

  • Request a quote and review pricing, minimums, and Terms of Service.

  • Check notice periods, building moving hours, elevator reservations, loading docks, and parking permissions.

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About 2 Weeks Before

  • Start packing items you use less often, unless packing services are part of your plan.

  • Use sturdy boxes, protect fragile contents, and label each box with its room and contents.

  • Arrange address changes and utility transfers directly with your providers.

  • Tell your moving team about changes to the inventory or access arrangements.

  • Arrange qualified help for appliance disconnection, wall-mounted items, or specialized equipment where needed.

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The Week Before

  • Review your agreed schedule, crew, services, and contact information.

  • Prepare furniture: empty contents where needed for safe handling and secure or remove loose components.

  • Pack an essentials bag with medications, chargers, toiletries, clothing, and important documents.

  • Keep cash, jewelry, valuables, and irreplaceable documents with you.

  • Plan safe arrangements for children and pets away from active moving areas.

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The Day Before

  • Finish and seal boxes. Separate items that are staying.

  • Prepare appliances according to manufacturer instructions; arrange professional utility disconnection where required.

  • Clear hallways, stairs, entrances, and access to the truck.

  • Address snow, ice, or other reasonably correctable access hazards.

  • Keep keys, parking instructions, elevator details, and your phone accessible.

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On Moving Day

  • Be available, or designate an authorized representative.

  • Walk through the job with the crew and point out fragile items and anything that should stay.

  • Give clear placement instructions at the destination.

  • Check rooms, closets, and storage spaces before leaving.

  • Review the completed work and raise questions promptly.

See what to expect on moving day and more tips to save time and money. This checklist complements your service agreement and preparation requirements.

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