The Ultimate Moving House Timeline

8 Weeks Before Moving Day

1. Create a Master Moving Plan:

Before you do anything else in the shifting process, you need to create a moving plan and jot down everything you plan to do. You can write this in a physical notebook or use any notes app. The key is to write specifically all the things you need to do for a successful shift, and if you get reminded of something important later, you can add that to the list as well.

2. Make a Moving Folder

Now that you have a proper plan, set up a moving folder or a binder and keep all your important documents, contracts, and receipts, which will be required in the moving process.

3. Declutter and Donate

Moving is an excellent opportunity for you to clear all the unnecessary things because neither you want to increase your moving cost or fill your new house with the stuff you no longer need. Declutter your items in 3 categories keep, donate and sell. Keep the stuff you need, donate, or sell the items that you no longer need. This way, you can eliminate your unnecessary stuff and grab some cash.

4. Gather Moving Supplies

Don't wait for the last days to gather packing material. Start stocking up on moving supplies such as boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, thermocol, and corrugated sheets. If you start early, you can save much money by arranging the packing material from nearby resources instead of buying it.

You can get boxes from nearby wholesale shops, supermarkets, and retail stores as all of their material is received in boxes, and they will be more than happy to give you because otherwise, they will throw it anyway.

You can ask for bubble wrap or thermocol from gifts and crockery stores as they have a lot of spare packing material that they don't need. Don't feel shy in asking for packing material from your relatives or friends who have recently shifted because they should also have some packing material that is useless to them as they have already shifted.

5. Research Moving Companies

Hiring Packers and movers can be innovative as they have much experience, skillsets, and tools that make the shifting process smooth and easy.

Start researching professional movers near you and obtain quotes from reputable companies. Read reviews and ratings of the movers and do a proper background check before hiring the movers. Book the moving company well in advance so that you can have moving dates of your preference. Compare the prices of different companies, as sometimes the prices can vary a lot, and you may end up paying way too much for the service.

Tip- Most relocations are done on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. So try avoiding these days for your relocation and instead look for any other day of the week so that you don't have to face any traffic Movies will also be able to give 100% focus on your move.

6 Weeks Before Moving Day

6. Notify Service Providers

You cannot survive without Necessity like Internet cable and phone. So Inform and discuss your moving date and schedule with your utility companies, such as Internet and cable provider. Schedule the disconnection and installation of these services in your new house when you are not occupied with other shifting aspects, allowing you to do all the processes calmly.

Sometimes the service provider will not be available in the locality you are shifting to, so confirm and discuss this with your utility providers, and if they aren't available, then look for new service providers near your new house.

7. Begin Packing

It makes no sense to pack all the stuff just a few days before the move as it will put you under much pressure and stress. A more brilliant practice will be to pack all the nonessential items like seasonal clothes, books, decorative items, utensils that you don't use often, and any other stuff that you don't need necessarily need for a couple of months.

While packing, ensure you properly label all the boxes so that when you reach a new house, you don't have to face any trouble unpacking. Label the boxes using colorful markers or stickers for each room to make it easier to sort out the boxes later on.

For instance, you can label all the boxes that have a kitchen stove with red color and all the boxes that have stuff from the living room with blue color to keep things neat and easy to sort out.

8. Notify Schools and Health Providers

If you are moving with children, inform this school about the move. Also, transfer your medical records to the new healthcare providers near your new locality.Doing this earlier will allow to be prepared even if the legalities take time which they usually do.

4 Weeks Before Moving Day

9. Change of Address

It is crucial to apply for address change in the bank and Government offices at least a month ago because the legal process takes time. Ensure you inform all the concerned authorities about your address change so that by the time it is changed in their books, you will have already shifted to the new house.

There are a lot of instances in which one has shifted to their new home, but still, all their couriers and subscriptions are being shipped to their old address, preventing that from happening. Submit a change of address form around 4 weeks before the move.

10. Plan for Pets and Plants

How can we forget our fluffy friends? Pets get highly stressed during the relocation process, so give special attention to them and Start making arrangements for your pets' move. You can hire pet movers to look after your pet's whole transportation process and safely relocate it to your new house.

Plants are very fragile, so carefully start to relocate them. Make sure you give them extra support during the transit process, as this is where plants are most likely to get hurt. Find a proper place for them in your new house where they can get adequate sunlight.

2 Weeks Before Moving Day

11. Finalise Packing

Pack most of your stuff around the 2-week before the moving day. Pack all the heavy and delicate equipment like TV, Geysers, etc. Leave only the essential items for the last few days so that during the moving week, you don't need to take any stress from packing the stuff and can focus on other parts of shifting during the relocation week.

12. Defrost the Fridge/Freezer

Remember to defrost and clean the refrigerator at least 24 hours before the moving day so the water doesn't damage it. Remove all the veggies and fruits from the refrigerator, and don't buy excessive fruits and vegetables during the last week, or else you will have to throw them.

Properly clean the refrigerator, as when you shift into your new house later, you will be occupied with setting up the house and unable to clean it for at least a few months.

13. Confirm Moving Day Details

Contact the Packers and Movers company that will assist you in the shifting process and confirm the moving date and time so that they can also get prepared at their end for the move. If you have any doubts regarding the shifting process, you can also communicate with the moving company and resolve your queries.

Moving Day

14. Pack an Essentials Box

Pack a box with all the essentials, such as toiletries, medications, important documents, chargers, a change of clothes, and snacks for moving day.

Tip - choose a brightly colored box so that it is easily visible because, during the move, things can get misplaced, so it will be easier for you to find a colored and shiny box rather than a plain one.

15. Take Final Walkthrough

Before leaving your old home, take the final walkthrough to ensure nothing is left behind. Even though this is such a primary step, most of us in a hurry to shift tend to skip it. We all are humans, and it is common for us to commit mistakes, so there is a good chance that something may have been skipped from our mind during the move; by taking a final walkthrough, we can ensure that we don't leave anything crucial behind that we, later on, have to repurchase.

After Moving Day

16. Unpack Smartly

When unpacking, make sure you do it room by room and start with the essential things, then later on focus on the things that are not immediately required. Take your time during the unpacking process and do it properly to settle things in their designated places.

The packers and movers will also help you in the unpacking process, and you can take their suggestions for things to be placed because they have years of experience doing this.

17. Update Your Address

Now that you have almost shifted to your new house, change your address with the DMV, voter registration, and update it on the official documents.

18. Settle into Your New Home

In your new house, take some time out to meet the neighborhood and get familiar with the local authorities. Introduce yourself to your new neighbors and have a conversation with them.

Celebrate Your New Home

Throw a Housewarming Party: Not that you have done the gigantic task of moving, it is time to celebrate. No one buys a house daily, so it is important to appreciate their moment. Have a housewarming party and decorate your new house; invite friends, family, and close neighbors to celebrate the cherishing moment. Celebrating is good because during the shifting process, one gets extremely frustrated and stressed, and the party helps escape it.

Moving to a new house is an exciting adventure, and with our comprehensive moving house timeline, you can make this transition a breeze. At Thepackersmovers, we understand the importance of a stress-free move and provide quotes from the best packers and movers near your house. You can select a moving company after reading its reviews and ratings from previous customers' experiences.

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