Moving Day Checklist: 20 Things to Remember

Carefully planning your moving day can make the process less stressful and more efficient.

Here is the checklist of the 20 things you must remember and plan before moving to your new home:

1. Secure Important Documents: Keep important documents, such as identification, passports, and moving contracts, in a secure and easily accessible place.
2. Notify the Post Office: Update your address with the post office to ensure your mail is forwarded to your new address.
3. Notify Utility Companies: Contact utility companies to disconnect services at your old home and set up services at your new one.
4. Change Your Address: Update your address with important institutions, such as banks, insurance companies, and government agencies.
5. Notify Neighbour’s: Let your neighbours know about the upcoming move to minimize any inconveniences.
6. Safeguard Valuables: Keep valuable items like jewellery, cash, and important documents separate and with you.
7. Protect Fragile Items: Handle fragile items with care and use extra padding to protect them during the move.
8. Pack Room by Room: Stick to a system of packing one room at a time to stay organized.
9. Pack an Essentials Box: This box should contain items you’ll need right away in your new home like toiletries, a change of clothes, vital documents, and basic kitchen items.
10. Verify the Moving Details: Confirm the arrival time and other details with your moving company or helpers.
11. Double-Check Your Inventory: Ensure all your packed boxes are properly labelled and accounted for on your inventory list.
12. Clear Pathways: Ensure clear pathways for movers or helpers by removing any obstacles in and around your home.
13. Prepare Appliances: Unplug and prepare appliances for transportation by securing doors, cords, and any removable parts.
14. Pack a Cooler: Have a cooler with some drinks and snacks on hand to keep you and your helpers refreshed.
15. Take Photos of Electronics: Photograph the setup of your electronics to make reassembly easier.
16. Declutter as You Go: Toss or donate items you no longer need as you pack, reducing the clutter in your new home.
17. Defrost the Freezer: If you’re moving a freezer or refrigerator, make sure it’s defrosted and clean.
18. Prepare Your Pets: Ensure your pets are comfortable and safe during the move. Consider having a travel kit for them.
19. Check the Weather: Keep an eye on the weather forecast and make necessary adjustments to protect your belongings.
20. Celebrate Your New Home: After the move, take some time to relax and celebrate your new beginning in your new home.