Complete Moving Checklist: Everything You Need Before Moving Day

Moving is one of life's most stressful events, but a solid plan makes all the difference. Use this checklist to stay organized from start to finish.

4 Weeks Before Your Move

• Book your moving company (that's us!)
• Start decluttering — donate, sell, or toss items you don't need
• Create a moving binder or folder for important documents
• Notify your landlord if you're renting
• Start collecting packing supplies (boxes, tape, bubble wrap)
• Research schools, doctors, and services in your new area if applicable

2-3 Weeks Before Your Move

• Begin packing non-essential items (seasonal decor, books, rarely used kitchen items)
• Change your address with USPS, banks, subscriptions, and insurance
• Transfer or set up utilities at your new home (electric, gas, water, internet)
• Arrange care for kids and pets on moving day
• Take photos of electronics setups before disconnecting
• Use up perishable food — plan meals around what's in the fridge

1 Week Before Your Move

• Finish packing all rooms except daily essentials
• Label every box with the room it belongs in and a brief description
• Confirm your moving date and time with your movers
• Pack a "first night" box with essentials: toiletries, medications, phone chargers, snacks, paper towels, basic tools, bed sheets
• Disassemble furniture that you can handle (bed frames, shelves)
• Clean out the fridge and defrost the freezer

Moving Day

• Do a final walkthrough of every room, closet, and cabinet
• Keep your essentials box, valuables, and important documents with you
• Be available to direct the movers — point out fragile items and priorities
• Check all utilities are turned off at the old place
• Lock up and hand over keys
• At the new place: check that everything arrived and inspect for damage

After the Move

• Unpack the essentials box first
• Set up beds so everyone can sleep comfortably the first night
• Unpack room by room — kitchen and bathrooms first
• Update your driver's license and vehicle registration
• Meet your neighbors
• Leave us a review if we did a great job!