U Storage Moving Guide
8 Weeks Before
- Research Moving Services
- Visit Your New Community
- Budget Accordingly
- Research Schools
- Make a List of Questions to Ask Movers
- Give Notice to Landlord
- Plan/host a Garage Sale for Unneeded Items (Get Supplies for Garage Sale)
7 Weeks Before
- Get Estimate from Professional Movers
- Book a Truck Rental and Moving Equipment (Dollies, Moving blankets, etc.)
6 Weeks Before
- Schedule the Movers
- Order All Moving Supplies (Boxes, Bubble Wrap, Tape, Packing Paper, etc.)
- Make Travel Arrangements
- Contact Health Insurance Provider
- Notify Schools of Your Move
- Make Note of All Tax Deductible Moving Expenses
- Check on Auto and Homeowners Insurance
5 Weeks Before
- Start Using Refrigerated Food and Pantry Items
- Strategize Packing Process
- Decide Whether to Take Appliances (schedule appliance service company to prepare all appliances for your move)
- Update All Memberships (Change or cancel gym, club, or community memberships at least 30 days before your move)
4 Weeks Before
- Service Your Car (if driving your own car across country)
- Begin Packing
- Confirm Date and Time with Moving Company
- Figure out Temporary Housing If Needed
- Schedule Car Shipping Service If Needed
3 Weeks Before
- Notify Service Providers (Homekeeping, landscaping, pool maintenance, etc., take time to research new providers if moving to a new area)
- Forward Mail to New Address
- Arrange for Child Care on Moving Day
- Transfer Utilities ( (Take time to close out or switch over any accounts. If moving to a new area, take time to research and schedule service for your new place)
- Pay Any Unpaid Parking Tickets
- Change Social Security and Medicare Mailing Address
2 Weeks Before
- Reserve a Storage Unit
- Forward Medical Records
- Transfer Prescriptions
- Order New Furniture and Decor
- Secure a Parking Spot For The Moving Truck
- Update Bank Account and Credit Card Billing Addresses
- Gather All Warranty Information and Manuals for Future Residents
1 Week Before
- Clean Old Home
- Inspect Old Home with Landlord
- Pack Kitchenware and Essentials (we sell moving supplies and packing materials!)
- Take Care of Trash Removal and Recycling
Day Before
- Pack Suitcase and Essentials
- Get Cash for Tip
Moving Day
- Have Water Bottles On-Hand
- Take Inventory
- Do Final Sweep of House
- Hand Over Keys
1st Month After
- Check on Return of Security Deposit
- Change the Locks
- Figure Out Trash Pickup Days
- Check Smoke Alarms
- Call for Pest Control
- Change Your IRS Address
- Update Driver's License
- Register to Vote
- Register your Pet
* Extra Great Suggestions:
- Label your moving boxes using different colored tape/stickers for each room
- Research packing hacks before moving day
- Measure hallways, doorways, and elevators to make sure furniture will fit
- Pack an essentials box for the first 24 hours in your new home
- Change address for any delivery services such as Amazon or anything that you order online
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