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. You can also browse our moving house resources and free planners for more practical help at each stage of the move. If you have any concerns or are looking for free impartial advice, please contact a member of our team for further assistance.
