The Able to Move – Moving Checklist
When the time comes to relocate your family from one place to another, the multitude of tasks can easily lead to forgetting a few.
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The checklist
Here’s a comprehensive checklist and timetable to ensure nothing essential is left undone.
- Sell or give away items not moving.
- List everything to be moved.
- Obtain estimates from various movers.
- Consider insurance for belongings.
- Estimate needed packing cartons and buy them.
- Gather and store dental and medical records.
- Collect a “Change of Address Moving Kit” from the Post Office.
- Send out change of address cards.
- Inform children’s schools for record transfers.
- Close local-only store accounts and arrange bill forwarding.
- Plan travel arrangements, including pets and veterinary records.
- Plan meals using perishable food before the move.
- Keep track of moving expenses for tax purposes.
- Arrange utility disconnections and reconnections.
- Pack room by room.
- Inspect and prepare your car.
- Return borrowed items and collect your loans.
- Arrange farewell visits.
- Prepare large appliances for moving.
- Arrange tow bar installation if towing your car.
- Release safe deposit box and transfer bank accounts.
- Pack suitcases and remaining boxes.
- Secure a babysitter for moving day.
- Prepare tranquilizers for pets if needed.
- Dispose of flammable items.
- Dismantle certain home fixtures unless specified for movers.
- Check phone transfer options.
- Organize items to be taken in the car.
- Pack remaining cosmetic items and travel clothes.
- Empty and defrost the refrigerator and freezer.
- Deodorize appliances with baking soda or coffee.
- Request “No Parking” signs if necessary.
- Verify appliances are ready to move.
- Provide the driver with directions.
- Prepare payment for unloading.
- Confirm arrival date and time.
- Pack vacuum last for easy access.
- Sign and keep copies of bills of lading.
- Share contact info with the mover.
- Double-check rooms, closets, and cabinets.
- Ensure all locks are secure.
- Trust in your pre-planning and organization.
Relax and embrace the change. You’re in capable hands.
