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