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Your moving checklist
Check off each step for a smooth moving experience

You are about to move, and that’s exciting! Follow the Peace Out moving checklist to ensure every part of your move is carefully planned and organized.

Start with talking to building management at both your locations – current address and new address – to get across the rules and restrictions for moving.

Confirm:

  • Moving in/out times at both properties.
  • Parking Permits that may be required
  • Review building access doorways, stairs, service elevators etc.
  • Minimum notification time for your landlord, often 1 month ahead

 

Also consider what you want to move, what you want to donate and what items you want to put into storage. If you want to donate or dispose of items begin that process asap and take a look at our guide with useful tips and charities. But you don’t want to leave that until your move day, plan a spring clean well in advance. Your moving company will run through all of your items you wish to move when they quote you. It is important to know what is coming with you.

Picking the right mover is more than just picking the lowest price. You want a mover who is fully insured, will safely move your items and be upfront about any additional fees, or even better guarantee you a flat fee so there are no surprises on the day.

To find the perfect mover you need to ask the right questions.

We recommend you ask any potential moving company the following questions:

  • Are you licensed and insured?

  • What is included in your moving services? Are there any additional fees?

  • How do you handle fragile or valuable items?

  • Do you offer packing and unpacking services?

  • What type of moving equipment and vehicles do you use?

  • What is your cancellation or rescheduling policy?

  • Do you dispose of items, furniture and items that will not be coming to the next address?

With thousands of moving companies available, only a select few are truly professional and experienced. We suggest researching and contacting 2 or 3 of the highest-rated companies to compare quotes effectively.

Ensure your quote clearly lists all charges and potential additional fees. Be cautious of low quotes, as these companies often add extra fees during the move, which can lead to higher costs and a disappointing experience.

Additionally, choose a moving company that prioritizes safety and customer service. Look for companies that train and support their movers to meet high industry standards. This ensures they are efficient, professional, and make you feel comfortable having them in your home.

Once you have chosen your moving company based on the best quote and agreed service, proceed with your confirmation of a booked move.

When your moving day and time locked in you can fast track these key steps:

 

  • Put any travel arrangements such as flights and transfers in place
  • Notify children’s schools and request a transfer of records
  • Apply for leave from work
  • Arrange pet transfer for long distance moves
  • Line up Moving Day care for young children or pets as your home will be open and your attention will be on loading and your removalists
  • Let friends and family know, and ask for help if you need it

This always takes longer than you might think. Allocate more time than you expect and aim to be finished well before moving day so you can focus on final details.

These steps include:

 

  • Buying packing boxes, tape and packing paper
  • Identifying any fragile items that need custom crating
  • Considering how you will move and keep valuables handy including important documents
  • Marking items to be sold or donated with a sign or Post It note so they can be separated from the belongings coming with you
  • Identifying what you will leave out for the final night and moving day
  • Asking for help if you feel like your deadline is coming up too fast

Confirm all your moving plans.

  • Finish packing and ensure all boxes are labelled
  • Confirm arrangements with family or neighbors to care for young children or pets during moving day.
  • Identify which financial institutions, utilities, insurance, service providers such as the Postal Service, subscriptions and delivery profiles like Amazon need to be updated.
  • Find out the Change of Address requirements for your license, registration and ID in your home state and plan to make those changes within the appropriate time frame.
  • Pick up dry cleaning, items in storage and clear any safe deposit boxes
  • Plan your moving day suitcase with necessities like:
    -Cell phone chargers
    -Toiletries
    -Medication
    -Comfort items for children to sleep at your destination
    -Pet food for arrival
    -Snacks & water
    -Clean linen and a blanket
    -For long distance moves add a change of clothes and a few toys and books
  • Double check anyone providing the new key or access to your new home will meet you at the time estimated for arrival.
  • Address minor home repairs
     
     
  • Wake up early
  • Leave young children and pets with neighbors or carers during the loading process
  • Pack final items in your suitcase and store it somewhere separate and secure while your home is open
  • Allocate time for cleaning such as mopping and clearing final items of rubbish
  • Keep your phone charged and ringtone volume on to liaise with your movers
  • Check whether you have funds to leave the moving crew a tip
  • Meet your movers
  • Do a final walk through of the inventory and loading plan
  • Remain available for your movers on any trouble shooting or questions
  • Identify any previously unnoticed damage or scuff marks as furniture is removed
  • Do a final sweep of the floors and surfaces, including removing any rubbish
  • Take final photos
  • Secure the property and leave your key behind as arranged
  • Keep your phone handy on route to the next location incase of delays
     
     
  • Call ahead to make sure anyone facilitating access is on time
  • Meet the movers at the front entrance
  • Check utilities such as electricity and wifi are working
  • Take photographs for your records
  • Direct the movers there to set up large items or of any changes to your unpacking plan
  • Thank and tip your movers
  • Secure the property access points if young children and animals will be arriving soon
  • Clean main surfaces in kitchen and bathroom to enable immediate use
  • Unpack your Moving Day suitcase including plugging in phone chargers
  • Set up the bedrooms as a priority, the boxes aren’t going anywhere
  • Help other family members settle in
  • Cover the windows with sheets for privacy with that tape you kept handy in your moving day suitcase
  • Order some take out and celebrate
     
     
  • Donate, recycle or give away your moving boxes
  • Revisit your Change of Address arrangements and ensure nothing has been overlooked
  • Schedule a pick up for any unwanted items
  • Write a short review for your movers if they nailed it.
  • Thank your building super and doorman for their help and introduce the rest of the family
     
     
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