Moving Timeline:
6-8 Weeks Before Your Move:
- Contact us to begin the process for us to get your quotes
- Determine which items you want to take to your new home. Items that you don’t need should either be donated to charity or sold at a garage sale.
- If you plan on packing yourself, start collecting packing supplies.
- Check the floor plan of your new residence to help furniture and interior design decisions
- The best time to make your travel arrangements is now (hotel, flights, car rental, etc.).
- Keep in mind all many moving expenses are tax deductible. You can probably access them via an app but keep all physical receipts as well just in case.
- Separate all important documents like stock certificates, jewelry, photos, etc. Medical, dental and insurance records should be placed in a safe place.
4-5 Weeks Before Your Move:
- Schedule your move date. It’s always easier to change your move date than wait to the last second.
- Fill out a U.S. Postal change of address form.
- Close any local charge accounts.
- Collect items that being stored, cleaned or repaired.
- Clean up any loose ends. Plan for a babysitter on moving day if you need one.
2-3 Weeks Before Your Move:
- Have your utilities connected at the new home.
- Make final packing decisions. Start packing items you don’t use often.
- Clean and clear your home, including basements and attics.
- Transfer bank accounts.
- Double check for any other valuables around the house.
- Get rid of flammable items like paint, poisons, weed killer, matches, acids, etc.
- Drain all the oil and gasoline from your lawn mower and power tools to ensure safe transportation.
1 Week Before Your Move:
- This is the time to tie up any loose ends. Check through this guide to make sure you haven’t missed anything.
- Confirm travel arrangements
- Pack suitcases
- Maintain flexibility with your plans in case there is a change of schedule
- Touch base with us to make sure everything is on schedule
- Empty, clean and defrost your freezer and refrigerator. To get rid of odors you may try using baking soda.