Moving Timeline

Moving Timeline: A Week-by-Week Moving Checklist

Moving to a new home requires good planning and organization. It can sometimes seem overwhelming, with so much to do. 1st Choice Movers LLC in Minnetonka, MN, provides a moving timeline to help you prioritize tasks and start organizing as early as possible to make the transition as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Eight (8) Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Get organized. Create a folder or file for all your move-related paperwork and get a notebook for all your moving notes.
  • Decide if you will hire a moving company like 1st Choice Movers LLC or move on your own. If hiring, contact moving companies for estimates and reserve your space when you have a firm moving date.
  • Start sorting. Decide what to keep, discard, or donate. Remember, the more items you keep, the more items you’ll have to move.

Six (6) Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Get supplies. Collect or buy boxes, tape, markers, and bubble wrap. If you are using our services, you can consider our Moving Box Program.
  • Start packing. This is the most time-consuming part, so start early.
  • Notify schools if you’re moving to a new school district. Get copies of your children’s records and check the enrollment process at the schools near your new residence.
  • If you are moving far away, gather medical records for yourself and your children. Also, get vet records for any pets.
  • Look for a healthcare provider in your new location.
  • Book a moving company if you haven’t yet.

Four (4) Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Continue packing. Make sure you label all boxes so unpacking will be easier.
  • Discontinue utility service at your current place and set it up at your new residence.
  • If you are currently renting, inform your landlord that you are moving.
  • Change your address. You can do this through the USPS website. 
  • Notify banks, creditors, magazine subscriptions, doctors, dentists, friends, and family of your new address.
  • Transfer insurance. If your current home is covered, check with your agent to transfer the policy to your new home.
  • Use up your food. When moving day arrives, plan to have as little food as possible left in your freezer and pantry.

Two (2) Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Pack with a vengeance! This is the time to start boxing up everything left in your home except daily essentials. Again, remember to label all boxes!
  • Keep valuables such as jewelry or heirlooms in a special place so you can transport them yourself rather than having them mixed in with other packed items.
  • If your new place needs a thorough cleaning, arrange to do this before you arrive.
  • Properly dispose of items that can’t be moved, such as gasoline, paint, and solvents.
  • Discontinue your telephone service and satellite or cable TV. Get these services set up at your new home.
  • Pack one or two boxes of essential items. You’ll need these items immediately after you unload at your new location, such as toiletries, towels, sheets, blankets, a change of clothes, and cleaning supplies.
  • Open a bank account in your new location and order checks with your new address.

One (1) Week Before Moving Day

  • Check with your mover to confirm the date and time of your move.
  • Clean each room thoroughly as you finish packing.
  • Clean and defrost your fridge and freezer.
  • Make sure you have all documents related to the move handy.

Moving Day

  • Work with your movers. Help your movers identify fragile or oversized items right away. Be there when the movers load your items onto the truck. You’ll be responsible for verifying that everything is loaded.
  • Before the movers pull away, you should do a final check of your home to ensure nothing is left behind.
  • Keep your kids and pets away from the moving epicenter, preferably in a safe room or somewhere far from the chaos.
  • Make sure your moving company has the accurate destination address and your cell phone number in case the unexpected happens.
  • Make sure you have the key to your new place.
  • Supervise the unloading at your new place and ensure boxes and other items are placed in the right rooms.
  • Watch for damaged items or boxes. Note anything on the mover’s bill of lading.
  • Unpack your essentials, and then try to relax a little before unpacking.
GET A FREE ESTIMATE

We hope our moving timeline has helped prepare you. Call us at 763-357-3336 to schedule a free estimate for your move.

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