Moving can be an overwhelming experience, but with the right checklist, it doesn’t have to be. A well-organized moving list not only helps streamline the process but also reduces stress, ensuring that you don’t forget anything important. Excalibur Moving & Storage will share your ultimate moving checklist, meticulously crafted to guide you through each phase of your move, from initial preparations to the final day checks.
Two Months Before the Move
• Create a Moving Binder: Keep all your moving documents, contracts, receipts, and lists in one place.
• Research Moving Companies: Obtain quotes and check reviews to select the best company. Book in advance to secure your preferred date.
• Inventory Your Belongings: Go through each room and decide what to keep, sell, donate, or throw away.
• Set a Moving Budget: Consider all possible expenses including moving company fees, packing supplies, and travel costs.
• Start Collecting Supplies: Gather boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and markers. Check if local stores offer free boxes.
One Month Before the Move
• Label Everything: Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it’s destined for.
• Valuables and Important Documents: Pack these separately and plan to keep them with you during the move.
• Change Your Address: Update your address with the post office, banks, and other important agencies.
• Transfer Utilities and Services: Schedule the disconnection of current services and setup at your new home, such as electricity, water, internet, and cable.
Two Weeks Before the Move
• Confirm Moving Day Details: Double-check the date and time with the moving company.
• Prepare Appliances: Clean and prepare large appliances for the move if applicable.
• Begin Deep Cleaning: Start cleaning rooms as they become empty.
• Pack a Survival Kit: Include essentials you will need on moving day and the first night in your new home, like toiletries, medications, chargers, snacks, and a change of clothes.
One Week Before the Move
• Pack Daily Use Items: Leave out only the essentials for the last week.
• Prepare Furniture: Disassemble furniture that requires it. Keep all screws and fittings in a labeled bag.
• Pet Arrangements: Make arrangements for your pets on moving day to keep them safe and stress-free.
Moving Day
• Walk-Through: Do a final walk-through of your home to ensure nothing is left behind.
• Take Meter Readings: Record readings of gas, water, and electric meters for your records.
• Essential Documents and Valuables: Keep these items with you during the move.
• Essentials First: Unpack your survival kit and any essentials needed immediately.
• Inspect Delivered Items: Check off delivered boxes and furniture against your inventory list to ensure everything has arrived.
Local & Long Distance, Residential & Commercial Moving in Los Angeles County, CA & Beyond
A moving checklist truly is your best friend during the relocation process. By breaking down tasks into manageable pieces, you will find that moving is less daunting and more a series of simple steps. Preparation is key to a stress-free move. When it comes time to move and you need quality moving services, contact Excalibur Moving & Storage and schedule our services today.
