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Moving into a new home is not an easy task and can be highly stressful. It is always essential that you create a moving checklist, which is a to-do list when moving, to be more organized.
This list should include all important items for moving, so you do not forget any. This article outlines every essential thing you need to do to make your move as easy as possible.
To-Do List When Moving (8 Weeks Before)
Look For Moving Companies
It would be best to start looking for moving companies very early. It will help decide whether you will do the moving yourself or hire a professional. Although, it is less stressful to hire a professional moving company.
Organization and Cleaning
Organizing all your essential documents, selling and donating items that are no longer in use, arranging your things together, and doing a thorough cleaning are crucial things to do when moving to a new home.
Create a Budget
It is important to create a budget as early as possible, and this should depend on if you are hiring a professional or doing it yourself.
Other Important Things to Do Include:
- Research schools if you have children.
- Start packing essential items you barely use.
- Ensure you let your Landlord know you will be moving.
- Visit your new home.
6 Weeks Before
Contact Moving Companies
Once you have a shortlist of suitable moving companies, you should contact them to get an estimated price of how much the move will cost. The best solution is to hire a moving company to handle many of the unpleasant parts of interstate relocation
Boxes
Around this time, you should start collecting free moving boxes to pack your things and label them.
Storage Unit
You can choose to reserve a storage unit if you shipped your items earlier or if you need temporary storage space.
4 Weeks Before
- You can start packing non-seasonal items.
- Choose a moving company from your shortlist.
- Have your car checked if you will be using it for the move.
- Confirm the moving date with the movers.
- Hire a shipping service to ship your car if necessary.
- Purchase all necessary supplies.
2 Weeks Before
- Update everyone on your new address.
- Inform all service providers that you will be moving and look for new providers for your new home.
- Book a baby or pet sitter for the move day if you have children or pets.
- Update all your subscriptions and essential documents, such as your driver’s license.
- Have all your final means planned as you may not be able to cook since you will pack almost everything.
1 Week Before
- Pack your suitcases.
- Ensure you have cash for tips.
- Take pictures of your old home for proof that it was neat when you moved out.
- Do a thorough cleaning of your new home and old home.
- Run every last errand and take care of essential things such as removing the trash.
- Inspect your old home with your Landlord.
Moving day
- Ensure your suitcase is packed with all essentials.
- Take a water bottle and some snacks for yourself and the movers.
- Cross-check the official moving paperwork.
- Tip, your movers.
Conclusion
The last thing you should tick from your moving list is hiring Gilbert Moving & Storage to handle your move. They guarantee capability, professionalism, and transparency; all you need is to sit and relax. Our knowledgeable and professional representatives are also available to answer questions and help with any concerns you may have regarding the process of packing, transporting, and unpacking your move. Contact us today for more information.
