Moving Checklist

Preparing for your move can be an overwhelming experience and everyone needs a place to start. To help, we’ve compiled a moving checklist to help you get everything in order.

2 months prior to your move

• Research moving companies and secure (if needed)
• Confirm what they will move and what they won’t
• Request written estimates
• Obtain appraisals on expensive items for future possible claims
• Gather important documents, like insurance, legal & financial records to change your address
• Collect medical and dental records and obtain referrals from your physicians
• Create a folder to store all important documents needed for travel

1 month prior to your move

• Collect or purchase necessary moving boxes and other moving supplies
• Packing Boxes & Bubble Protection
• Packing Tape
• Markers and Labels
• Use our packing tips to begin packing boxes with items that won’t be needed prior to the move
• Label boxes clearly with their contents and with the room the boxes will be placed in
• Set aside items that could be sold at a yard sale or donated. Be sure to collect donation receipts for tax purposes.
• Map out your new location and place furniture and other items

2-3 weeks prior to your move

• Make arrangements to disconnect utilities
• Dispose of any flammable, poisonous or combustible items
• Start planning meals to use up food items in your pantry

1 week prior to your move

• Finish packing and note a box for last minute and personal items
• Drain/defrost your refrigerator/freezer
• Make arrangements for child care if needed

Day of Move

• Lay down floor mats to protect carpet and hardwood from being damaged
• Double check all rooms, closets and storage to ensure all items have been removed
• Note the final reading on your utility meter

Use this moving checklist as a guide to your big move day. Feel free to add and tweak it so it makes sense for your agenda. Call Dollies & Boxes to obtain your moving supplies.