Moving Checklist

At All American Moving and Storage, we can help you with your next residential or commercial move. In the meantime, check out our moving checklist so you can be prepared when you are ready to move!

Be Prepared for Your Next Move

There’s so much to remember when you are moving. A moving checklist is a great tool to keep you on track with your many responsibilities during this very important time. Our moving checklist is complete with a 12-week schedule to help you stay one step ahead of your priorities!

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12 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE, YOU SHOULD…

choose your moverChoose your mover and sign the acceptance note
Sort your moving boxesSort through all the rooms in your home with the most clutter
Resolve prohibitedResolve what to do with prohibited items
Shipping a carDecide whether or not you’re taking your car

 

10 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE, YOU SHOULD…

Red Check MarkDispose of the things you don’t want to take

 

8 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE, YOU SHOULD…

Address changeStart preparing a mailing list of people who need your change of address including banks, credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, etc.
Red Check MarkHire purchasing and rental companies
Red Check MarkRound up passports, birth/marriage certificates and other family documentation
Red Check MarkCheck that electrical appliances will work in your new home

 

6 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE, YOU SHOULD…

Red Check MarkSeparate you children’s favorite toys
Red Check MarkMake sure your pet’s vaccinations are up to date
Red Check MarkArrange for mail to be forwarded
Red Check MarkDecide whether or not to buy any new household goods

 

4 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE, YOU SHOULD…

Red Check MarkDecide which clothes are traveling with you
Red Check MarkStart to dismantle climbing frames/garden furniture.
Red Check MarkMake arrangements to start utility services at your new home
Red Check MarkReturn library books

 

1 WEEK BEFORE YOU MOVE, YOU SHOULD…

Red Check MarkDefrost the refrigerator and freezer
Red Check MarkPlan simple meals for moving day to avoid using appliances
Red Check MarkSeparate luggage items you need for personal travel
Red Check MarkClean garden tools, bicycles, and any other gardening equipment
Red Check MarkEmpty the tanks of powered tools such as lawn mowers
Red Check MarkEnsure that you have enough medication for at least two weeks, and make certain you have copies of any necessary prescriptions you will need
Red Check MarkCollect traveler’s checks or local currency
Red Check MarkArrange for someone to look after the children on moving day

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