Moving Checklist | The Richards Group | Toronto Real Estate Agents

New beginnings start with a plan… and maybe a few boxes :)

Moving is no small feat, but if you plan it right, it can be smooth sailing.

Check out our moving checklist to set yourself up for your best move ever!

8-12 WEEKS BEFORE
- Contact a mover and establish a moving date.
- Begin getting rid of items you don’t want to move. Have a garage sale or donate the items to charity.
- Remove items from storage areas; attic, basement, shed.
- Begin packing non-essential and out-of-season items.
- Make a list of everyone to contact with change of address.
- Give notice to local service providers; cleaners, day care,lawn service, health club, alarm company, etc.
- Notify schools of move, request children’s records to be sent to new school.
- Create a file for all moving related documents.
- Start using up stored/frozen foods and cleaning supplies.
4–7 WEEKS BEFORE
- Submit a Change of Address form with your post office. Notify friends and family of new address/contact information.
- Compile medical/dental/veterinary records. Look for new providers and arrange for the records to be transferred.
- Return borrowed items, collect items borrowed from others.
- Place jewelry and other valuable items in a safety deposit box.
- Get rid of hazardous materials you cannot move; paints, solvents, automotive supplies, drain openers, aerosols, etc. Contact companies you do business with to notify them of the change; subscriptions, utilities, insurance, financial, etc.
- Gather items you’ll need during the move; clothing, medications, and toiletries. Keep separate from packed items.
2–3 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE
- Pack all non-essential items. Label boxes with contents and room name of where they will go at the new location.
- Label urgency of unpacking - ie now, tomorrow, next week, next month or storage.
- Return library books. Pick up dry cleaning, items being repaired.
- Make travel arrangements for children/pets/live plants. Service your vehicle so it’s ready for travel.
- Drain fluids from small engines; lawn mowers, snowblow-
- ers, weed trimmers, leaf blowers, chain saws, etc.
- Make a meal plan for last week. Consume as many frozen/ refrigerated and fresh foods as possible.
- Visit local friends, neighbours. Have a going away party!
- Gather all personal records and important documents.
1 WEEK BEFORE MOVE
- Finish packing. Mark all boxes for movers.
- Confirm moving details with your mover.
- Empty freezer/refrigerator. Clean oven and other appliances. Cancel any remaining services; newspaper, mail, lawn care, day care, etc.
- Disconnect appliances; range, dryer, ice maker, electronics.
- Empty safe deposit box(es). Place items is a safe place for transport with you.
- Back up computer files. Carefully pack computer/electronics. Pack personal items needed during the move. Keep them easily accesible.
MOVING DAY!
- Walk through house with movers, clarifying any special details or packing instructions.
- Check utility meters. Record gas, water, electric readings.
- Clean emptied rooms. Check all closets and storage areas.
- Carefully review bill of lading before moving truck leaves.
- Last minute inspection, walk through entire house.
- Take valuables and important personal records with you.
- Lock all windows and doors.
- Turn off lights. Surrender keys. Shut off furnace, air conditioner, water heater.
- Verify new address with mover. Provide contact information.
- Say goodbye to the house!

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Best Ever Moving Checklist

New beginnings start with a plan… and maybe a few boxes :)

8-12 WEEKS BEFORE

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2–3 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE

1 WEEK BEFORE MOVE

MOVING DAY!

Click here to see our best-ever moving tips and tricks!

A move that matters.

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Best Ever Moving Checklist

New beginnings start with a plan… and maybe a few boxes :)

8-12 WEEKS BEFORE

4–7 WEEKS BEFORE

2–3 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE

1 WEEK BEFORE MOVE

MOVING DAY!

Click here to see our best-ever moving tips and tricks!

A move that matters.

Our Partners

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