One Month Until Move
- If necessary, give your landlord notice.
- Contact telephone company to set up reconnection/installation.
- Inform gas and electric providers that you will be the new property owner.
- Start collecting packing materials.
- Tell work you’ll need time off.
- Start sorting your stuff into three piles: "Keep". "Toss". "Store".
Two Weeks Until Move
- Book moving company, rental truck or free pickup with Safeguard.
- If necessary, arrange moving transit insurance.
- Inform people of your change of address.
- Arrange for post office to forward your mail.
- Ask someone to look after any kids and/or pets.
- Start packing things you won’t need until after your move.
- Cancel any monthly household services, e.g. newspaper delivery.
One Week Until Move
- Arrange for final bills to be paid.
- Have meters read and pay any outstanding amount.
- Confirm arrangements with utility companies.
- Arrange the exchange of keys. Collect yours as soon as possible.
- Collect old blankets to put down in new house to protect floors and carpets.
- Make map of new property for the moving company.
- Decide what each room in the new home will be used for.
- Start cleaning rooms in the house.
- Consider storage options should you need them or our express rental service for immediate help.
One Day Until Move
- Seal and label all boxes.
- When possible, move items toward location of moving truck, like the garage.
- Pack a container for emergency supplies.
- Defrost fridge/freezer.
- Finish cleaning the house or apartment.
Day of Move
- Disconnect any remaining appliances.
- Close and lock doors and windows.
- Turn off all lights.
- Account for all items at new location.
