Pre Move Checklist

Moving is stressful, but planning the big day can ease your mind. Here's a checklist to help simplify the process.

You should take inventory of all your possessions.

The first step on any checklist for moving is to create an inventory of all your possessions. This is helpful in determining how many boxes you require as well as how much of the truck you need to rent and the best way to calculate the cost of moving. It is also useful to protect yourself in the event that you break or lose items during the process of moving.

Find the right moving service.

Do you prefer heavy lifting? This is the perfect time to choose a service that is a good fit for your needs and budget. At least three estimates prior to deciding on the right moving company. Also, be sure that they are licensed as well as insured and bonded to ensure that nothing breaks. To ensure your safety, you may want to think about purchasing moving insurance.

Buy moving supplies.

When moving across the country, it's worth purchasing sturdy boxes which can stand the test of time. If the move is local, it's okay to make use of old boxes. You can get them at no cost in a variety of supermarkets as well as drug stores and on online websites such as Craigslist.

Monitor your expenses. The cost of moving can be high quickly, so it's essential to establish a budget prior to the time of your move and track your expenses.

A month prior to the big day.

Make sure that your mail is sent to you.

Choose a time to forward your mail. Make sure to pay all bills in advance so you aren't late if they show up after you've moved into. It's recommended to enroll in electronic bills or make automatic payments on regular bills.



Plan a time to switch all of your things off.

It is important to remove or switch off your utility and reconnect them with new ones. In the event that residents are later moved in and will live at your expense. Keep a copy of all cancellation notices in the event of a need to cancel.

A few weeks prior to the time you move into your new home.

Change your address for mailing.

To ensure that your mail doesn't get lost. To avoid missing mail, make sure you change your mailing address through the postal service, as well as your credit card providers, insurance providers, and banks, so that you can receive notifications about service and other information. If you're an existing bank customer, you can make use of Mobile Banking and Online Banking to change your contact details and set up automatic payments and manage your financials while on the move.

Consume all the food that you have in your home.

Food waste is the loss of money. So, plan your meals using what's in your refrigerator and freezer.

Prepare ahead and take care to pack well.

Do you have an area that you do not use? You can designate it as your room for packing and keep the boxes there. Keep track of your inventory to record the way and location you place your belongings. Label each box using an eraser or color-coded stickers to mark which box belongs to which.

Confirm, confirm, confirm.

Some things are overlooked. Make sure to include your moving checklist along together with the contact details, pick-up time, and time of arrival at your destination to ensure you have all the necessary information all in one place. Also, include any estimates of potential extra costs in the event that you require additional labor time.