Here’s a moving timeline/checklist from A Luckes & Son to help you stay organised and ensure a smooth move. You can adjust the timeline based on your specific moving date and requirements.
Moving Timeline:
8-10 Weeks Before the Move:
- Create a moving folder or digital document to keep track of all moving-related paperwork, receipts, and notes.
- Research and contact moving companies for quotes if you plan to hire professionals.
- Create a budget for your move, including estimates for packing supplies, movers, and other expenses.
- Start decluttering your home. Decide what to keep, donate, sell, or discard or place into storage
- Begin collecting packing supplies: boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, markers, and labels.
- Inform your current landlord or real estate agent if you’re renting or selling your current home.
- Contact your utility providers to arrange disconnection or transfer of services.
- Notify important parties of your upcoming move: banks, insurance companies, government agencies, and subscriptions.
6-8 Weeks Before the Move:
- Continue decluttering and packing non-essential items.
- Label your moving boxes clearly with their contents and destination rooms.
- Create an inventory list of your belongings, especially valuable items.
- Research your new neighbourhood, schools, and local services.
- Schedule time off work for moving day if necessary.
- Arrange transportation for pets if you have them.
4-6 Weeks Before the Move:
- Start packing items you use less frequently, room by room.
- Notify friends and family of your new address.
- Complete necessary paperwork for your new home, such as lease agreements or mortgage documents.
- Confirm travel plans and accommodations if moving long-distance.
- Contact your healthcare providers to transfer medical records if moving to a new area.
2-4 Weeks Before the Move:
- Finish packing and disassemble large furniture.
- Keep screws, nuts, bolts, and small parts in labelled bags.
- Prepare an essentials box with items you’ll need on the first day in your new home.
- Confirm all moving details with the chosen moving company.
- Double-check that all utilities are set up in your new home before arrival.
1 Week Before the Move:
- Pack a suitcase with enough clothes and personal items for a week.
- Empty and defrost your refrigerator and freezer.
- Confirm your moving day arrangements, including the moving company’s contact information.
- Finish packing and label all remaining boxes.
Moving Day:
- Be ready for the movers to arrive.
- Conduct a final walkthrough of your old home to ensure nothing is left behind.
- Hand over keys to the old property or return them to the landlord.
- Check that all utilities are turned off before leaving.
After the Move:
- Conduct a walkthrough of your new home to ensure everything is in order.
- Start unpacking and organizing your belongings, room by room.
- Update your address with the local post office, banks, insurance companies, and other relevant parties.
- Explore your new neighbourhood and locate essential services like grocery stores, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities.
Feel free to use this checklist as a guide for your move, adapting it to your specific needs and timeline. Staying organised and following a plan can make the moving process much smoother and less stressful. If you have any concerns or looking for free impartial advice please contact a member of our team for further assistance.
