Nobody likes to move. While you may be excited to get to your new home, moving is stressful and can be a lot of work! At Unique Movers, we are here to help, whether you need our services for packing or moving or just for helpful tips like this: for a smooth moving process, preparation starts a lot earlier than you think.
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Checklist For 8 Weeks / 2 Months Before The Move
Decluttering
Two months before is a great time to go through the house and consider what you’d like to leave behind. It happens quietly and gradually, but we all accrue things we don’t need or don’t use. Some items are trash, and some are great for donations – we even offer donation services to get your unwanted items to people in need.
Research Moving Companies
Even if you think you’ll handle the moving yourself, we always recommend checking out multiple moving companies to get an idea of their service and pricing. Our website has a page that makes it easy to compare different companies!
Organize School Records
Staying ahead on important paperwork like school records is a great idea. Head to your children’s school and arrange for their records to be transferred to the school district you are moving to.
Checklist For 6 Weeks / 1½ Months Before The Move
Order Supplies
When you start packing, you want to ensure you aren’t scrambling to get a hold of enough boxes, tape, and packing materials. We can provide supplies for moves you hire us for or even DIY moves!
Checklist For 4 Weeks / 1 Month Before The Move
Confirm Your Mover
If you are hiring a moving company for your move, it is crucial to make the arrangements well in advance.
Begin Packing
Everyone will be moving things they can go a month without using. Start packing these items first, and you’ll put yourself in a good position when it comes time to pack everything up.
Label Packages
We cannot stress this one enough! While packing, label everything as clearly as possible with the room it’ll go to in the new place and the package contents if you want to make unpacking as easy as possible.
Change of Address
Notify the postal service of your upcoming move. You can change your address online or in person, and your mail will be forwarded to your new address on your chosen date.
Notify Important Parties
Get ahead and notify anyone who regularly sends you important mail (such as your bank) of your upcoming move.
Checklist For 2 Weeks Before The Move
Set Up Internet
In today’s world, not having internet for even a few days can be a significant inconvenience. Make arrangements so your new internet provider can set up service (or your current provider can transfer service) immediately after the move.
Ask Off Work
Even for a local move, you’ll want to ensure you’re available all day by asking off work. You never know what issues may need to be dealt with, and it’ll save you a lot of stress if you can be present and focus on the move.
Checklist For 1 Week Before The Move
Finish General Packing
Anything you can get by without for a week should be packed up. You will inevitably have a couple of boxes that must wait until the end, but you want to have as little packing as possible left with one week to go.
Pack Suitcases
Try to live out of a suitcase for the remainder of your time before the move and any anticipated time needed after moving day. This way, you can pack up most of your clothes and focus on more important things.
Checklist For A Few Days Before The Move
Defrost the Freezer
If your fridge or freezer is moving with you, empty, unplug, and defrost it a few days in advance to give it time to warm up and dry out.
Double-Check the Details
Now is a great time to check in with the moving company to verify details like arrival time, estimated length of the move, and how and when you will be paying.