Pre Move Checklist

Moving is stressful, but planning the big day can ease your mind. Here's a checklist to help simplify the process.

You should take inventory of all your possessions.

The first step on any checklist for moving is to create an inventory of all the items you own. This is helpful in determining how many boxes you require as well as how much of the truck you need to rent and the best way to calculate the costs of moving. It is also useful for insurance purposes in case you damage or lose your possessions during the process of moving.

Find the best moving company.

Are you not a fan of heavy lifting? This is the perfect time to find a firm that meets your requirements and budget. At a minimum, three estimates before deciding on the right moving company. Also, ensure that the company is licensed as well as insured and bonded to ensure that nothing breaks. To give yourself extra security, it is advisable to think about purchasing moving insurance.

Buy moving supplies.

When moving across the country, it's worth purchasing sturdy boxes which can stand the test of time. If the move is local, you can utilize used boxes. Find them for free at a variety of grocery stores as well as drug stores and on online websites such as Craigslist.

Monitor your expenses. The cost of moving can be high, which is why it's crucial to establish your budget ahead of time and keep track of your expenses.

A month prior to the big day.

Get ready to have your mail sent to you.

Select a day to forward your mail. Make sure you pay your all bills in advance so that you aren't late if they are due after moving. It's an excellent idea to join a service that allows electronic bill payments or creates automatic payments for ongoing bills.

Set a date to turn all of your devices off.

It is important to unplug or move your existing utilities and reconnect them with new ones. The new residents that will relocate later on will live at your cost. Keep a log of all cancellation notices in the event of a need to cancel.

A few weeks before you move into your new home.

Change your address for mailing.

To ensure that your mail doesn't get lost, be sure to update your mailing address through the Postal Service and your credit card company as well as insurance companies and banks, so that you can receive information and service alerts. If you're a bank customer, you can make use of Mobile Banking and Online Banking to change your contact details and set up automatic payments and manage your financials in the field.

Consume all the food that you have in your home.

Disposing of food waste means throwing money away. So, plan your meals using what's in your freezer and refrigerator.

Prepare ahead and take care to pack well.

Do you have an area that you do not use? You can designate it as your room for packing and keep the boxes in there. Keep track of your inventory to record the way and location you put your items. Label each box using markers or stickers that are color coded to identify which box belongs to which.

Confirm, confirm, confirm.

Sometimes, things get overlooked. Include your checklist for moving together with the contact details, pick-up time, and time of arrival at your destination to ensure you have all the details in one spot. You should also include estimates of any possible additional cost in the event you require more time for labor.