Ultimate Moving Checklist and Timeline

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6-8 Weeks Before Moving

  • Declutter your belongings and decide what to keep or discard.
  • Create an inventory of all items to move.
  • Research and book professional movers like Peace Moving Services.
  • Notify relevant parties of your address change (banks, subscriptions, etc.).
  • Start gathering packing supplies (boxes, tape, bubble wrap).

4 Weeks Before Moving

  • Begin packing non-essential items room by room.
  • Label boxes clearly with contents and designated room.
  • Confirm moving date and time with movers.
  • Arrange for utility services to be disconnected and reconnected.
  • Plan for child or pet care on moving day.

2 Weeks Before Moving

  • Pack valuable or sentimental items separately.
  • Prepare an essentials bag (toiletries, clothes, important documents).
  • Disassemble large furniture and label hardware for reassembly.
  • Dispose of hazardous materials that cannot be moved.
  • Confirm parking arrangements for the moving truck.

1 Week Before Moving

  • Finish packing all remaining items.
  • Clean your old home or arrange professional cleaners.
  • Inspect your new home for readiness (utilities, repairs).
  • Confirm final arrangements with movers.

Moving Day

  • Ensure movers know which items are fragile or valuable.
  • Supervise loading and unloading of items.
  • Perform a final walkthrough of your old home to check for forgotten items.
  • Ensure utilities are functioning in your new home.
  • Start unpacking essentials first.