8 week moving list - yes, you will need at least that long!
6-8 wk
**Now is a great time to think about hiring FlyttaFlytta to help! We can do it all and take the stress out of your move. Look at this list! do you really have time for it all?
Sort & Purge. Go through your house and decide what you’re keeping and getting rid of. Think about any items that will require special packing or extra insurance coverage.
Research your moving company options. Get an estimate in writing from each company.
Binder: Keep a moving binder to track everything being moved.
School Records: Transfer your/children’s records.
4-6 wk
Collect supplies: Boxes, tape, wrap and permanent markers, specialty containers, e.g dish barrels or wardrobe boxes.
Start packing!
Label each box (on the side) with its contents and the room it’s destined for. This will keep an inventory of your belongings.
Use up things you don’t want to move, like frozen, perishable foods and cleaning supplies.
Take Measurements: Measure large furniture and check room dimensions at your new home to make sure pieces will fit through the door.
One Month Before
Select Movers: confirm the arrangements with written confirmations.
Start packing things you use most infrequently. Note items of special value that might require additional insurance. Declare, in writing, any items valued over $100 per pound.
2-4 wk
Essentials: Pack & Label “essentials” boxes of items you’ll need immediately. Hint: laundry basket is a great way to travel with essentials!
Separate valuables: Add jewelry and important files/items to a safe box. Put the mover’s estimate in this box for reference on moving day.
Change of Address: Fill out a change-of-address form online or at your local P.O. You can have your mail forwarded to your new address for a fee.
Notify important parties as listed below - utilities will need to be switched.
Medical/Dental records: Forward to new health-care providers or obtain copies (if nec.)
Utilities and Subscriptions
Banks Cable Credit Cards Doctors Dentist Dept Motor Vehicle Gas & Electric Insurance Company Internet (ISP) Lawn Service Newspaper Magazines Pharmacy Schools Telephone Water
Need to contact the Old and New.
1-2 wk
Day Off: Arrange to be off work on moving day and following day (you will need it!)
Contact Movers: Reconfirm the arrangements.
One Week Before
Pack Suitcases: Finish your general packing a few days before your moving date. Then pack suitcases for everyone with enough clothes to wear for a few days. Clean out large appliances: If any is moving with you,empty, clean, and defrost it at least 24 hours before moving day.
Arrange for kids/pets to be with friends or other family on moving day - it’s generally a stressful time and keeping the stress from them will help keep yours in check!
Double-Check: Reconfirm the moving company’s arrival time and other specifics and make sure you have prepared exact, written directions to your new home for the staff. Include contact information, such as your cell phone number.
Payment: If you haven’t already paid the Mover with a credit card, get a money order, cashier’s check, and cash for tip. If they did a good job, 10-15% of the total fee is a good tip. If your move was especially difficult, you might tip each mover up to $100. Supplying movers with refreshments is always appreciated.
Moving Day
Make sure the moving truck is from the company you hired! Seems silly but you’d be surprised!