Moving Checklist Template

How to Make a Moving Checklist?

There are different ways of systematizing information in a Moving Checklist. A simple checklist can be divided into two columns: what to do before moving out and what to do after moving in, while a thorough one will provide its owner a plan for every week starting from two months before moving. The most common document will combine the two ways listed above and can include parts, such as:

1. Eight Weeks Before Moving . Although it might look like the individual is starting to get ready for moving too early, it is the best time to start researching moving companies. Starting the process eight weeks prior to moving will help the individual to compare the prices of different moving companies, get in contact with the company of interest, and ask them questions about the moving process.
2. Six Weeks Before Moving . Two weeks later, individuals can take care of looking through their things. They can systematize what they would like to take with them to their new place, what can be donated, and what should be thrown away. Also, the individual can notify utility companies that they will be moving and schedule disconnecting services. Individuals can also request utility companies to install services to their new place at least one day prior to them moving in.
3. Four Weeks Before Moving . This is the best time to finalize arrangements with the moving company, think about insurance coverage to protect your belongings, and start packing. The individual can purchase boxes, label them, and pack seasonal items or items that are used rarely;
4. Two Weeks Before Moving . Individuals can use this time to request several days off from their employer for moving, and inform their payroll department at work about the change of address. Loan providers, the USPS, and banks should also be officially informed about the address change.
5. One Week Before Moving . When there is only one week left before the moving day, the individual should finish all of their packing, disconnect appliances, donate unopened food, and pack a small bag of essentials, so that they will have access to them anytime. In this bag, they should put their necessities, at least one change of clothes, snacks, and emergency items (a first aid kit for example).
6. Moving Day . Most of the preparations have already been done, so the individual needs to only supervise the loading of the moving truck and make a final walkthrough of their old house. After arriving, individuals can show the moving crew around, and after the movers have put everything in its place they can reassemble their furniture and clean the house.
7. One Week After Moving . During the first week in the new place, the individual can introduce themselves to their new neighbors, check the utilities and make sure everything is working, set up a security system, and leave a review for the moving company.

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