Moving Checklist

4-6 Weeks Before Moving

✅ Declutter & Donate: Sort through your belongings and donate or sell items you no longer need. ✅ Take Inventory: Create a list of all major items you’ll be moving. ✅ Book Necessary Services: Arrange for storage, cleaning, or specialty moving services if needed. ✅ Gather Supplies: Stock up on boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, and labels. ✅ Update Address: Notify banks, insurance providers, and other important contacts of your address change. ✅ Transfer Utilities: Schedule disconnections and new connections for electricity, gas, water, and internet. ✅ Schedule Time Off Work: If necessary, request leave for moving day.

2-3 Weeks Before Moving

✅ Begin Packing Non-Essentials: Pack seasonal and rarely used items first. ✅ Label Everything: Clearly mark boxes by room and contents. ✅ Plan for Pets & Kids: Arrange for a sitter or safe place for them on moving day. ✅ Confirm Moving Details: Double-check your booking details with Container Bros. ✅ Secure Important Documents: Keep passports, medical records, and legal documents in a safe place. ✅ Plan Meals: Use up perishable food and avoid grocery shopping before the move.

1 Week Before Moving

✅ Finish Packing: Leave only essentials for last-minute packing. ✅ Disassemble Furniture: Take apart beds, shelves, and large items as needed. ✅ Confirm Key Pickup/Drop-off: Ensure you have access to your new home. ✅ Pack an Essentials Box: Include toiletries, a change of clothes, snacks, chargers, and basic kitchen items. ✅ Dispose of Hazardous Items: Properly discard flammables, chemicals, and old batteries. ✅ Clean Your Current Home: Arrange for a deep clean if required.

Moving Day

✅ Wake Up Early: Have everything ready before the movers arrive. ✅ Final Walkthrough: Check closets, drawers, and storage areas for any forgotten items. ✅ Secure Valuables: Keep jewelry, cash, and important documents with you. ✅ Guide the Movers: Clearly communicate special handling instructions. ✅ Take Meter Readings: Document final electricity and water readings. ✅ Lock Up: Ensure all doors and windows are secure before leaving.

After Moving In

✅ Inspect Your Items: Check for any damages or missing items. ✅ Set Up Utilities & Internet: Ensure everything is working properly. ✅ Unpack Essentials First: Start with the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. ✅ Change Locks (Optional): Consider updating locks for security. ✅ Explore Your New Area: Find nearby grocery stores, pharmacies, and emergency services. ✅ Enjoy Your New Home!