Moving Checklist

MOVING CHECKLIST & TIPS

Twelve Weeks Before You Move, Have You…

  • Chosen your mover and signed the acceptance note?
  • Sorted through basement, loft, and garage?
  • Resolved what to do with prohibited items?
  • Made proper provision for pets?
  • Decided whether you are taking your car?
Woman With Moving Checklist — Bossier City, LA — Moving Guys For Rent

Ten Weeks Before You Move, Have You…

  • Disposed of the things you don't want to take?

Eight Weeks Before You Move, Have You…

  • Started to prepare your mailing list of people who need your change of address?
  • Notified banks, savings accounts, credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, hire purchase, and rental companies.
  • Started to round up passports, birth/marriage certificates, and other family documentation?
  • Applied for any necessary visas?
  • Checked that electrical goods will work in your new home?

Six Weeks Before You Move, Have You…

  • Separated favorite toys?
  • Made sure your pet's vaccinations are up to date?
  • Arranged for mail to be forwarded?
  • Decided whether to buy any new household goods - check tax refunds.

Four Weeks Before You Move, Have You…

  • Decided which clothes to travel with you?
  • Started dismantling climbing frames/garden furniture?
  • Agreed to an insurance value and terms with your mover?
  • Decided on the connection of services at your new home?
  • Returning library books.
  • Canceled milk, newspapers, or other subscriptions.
  • Found new homes for your plants.

Seven Days Before You Move, Have You…

  • Defrosted the refrigerator/freezer.
  • Planned simple meals for moving days to avoid using appliances.
  • Separated luggage items you need for personal travel.
  • Cleaned garden tools, bicycles, and any other gardening equipment.
  • Emptied the tanks of powered tools such as mowers.
  • Checked you have enough medication for at least two weeks, and ensure you have copies of any necessary prescriptions for use at destination.
  • Collected traveler’s checks or local currency.
  • Arranged for someone to look after the children on moving day.

Moving Day

Need more moving tips or information? Give us a call at (318) 741-6683.

Share by: