The Complete 70-Day Moving Checklist: A Smooth Relocation from Beginning to End

Moving can be a whirlwind of emotions, stirring up excitement or anxiety as it's a common experience for many of us multiple times in our lives. Even if you've gone through it before, the process doesn't necessarily become simpler. Often, we find ourselves rushing at the eleventh hour to get everything sorted out.

To assist even the most seasoned movers in staying on track, we have crafted the ultimate moving checklist. From 8 weeks prior to your move until 2 weeks after, we've outlined all the tasks to ensure a seamless transition.

8 Weeks Before Your Move

This is where the journey kicks off. It's time to lay down the foundation for your upcoming move.

Renting or Owning/Selling: Review your lease terms or home sale requirements.

Notify Service Providers: Inform your lawn care, pest control, and other service providers about your relocation.

Start Packing: Begin organizing and decluttering your possessions.

Obtain Moving Quotes: Collect quotes from moving companies and carefully review contracts.

6 Weeks Before Your Move

Now is the moment to secure necessary services and supplies.

Secure Moving Services: Finalize agreements with moving companies.

Assess Moving Supplies: Identify required boxes and packing materials.

Get Moving Supplies: Procure moving boxes and other supplies.

4 Weeks Before Your Move

One month away calls for transferring important documents and diving into packing.

Tie Up Loose Ends: Send out any last-minute notifications and arrange vehicle storage if necessary.

Obtain and Transfer Records: Notify your child's school and regular service providers.

Pack Non-Essential Items: Start packing items not immediately needed in upcoming weeks.

3 Weeks Before Your Move

With three weeks left, continue packing while keeping relevant parties informed of your schedule.

Continue Packing: Pack non-crucial items & disassemble outdoor furniture.

Further Planning: Explore storage options & share schedules with neighbours.

Plan Your Personal Schedule: Allocate time for packing, unpacking & cleaning tasks.

2 Weeks Before Your Move

Approaching closely now; confirm services & commence cleaning activities.

- Finalize Services: Confirm utility transfers & scheduled moving services

- Plan Ahead: Arrange meals, pack essentials & prepare children transition plan

- Start Cleaning: Begin thorough home cleaning focusing on high-use areas

1 Week Before Your Move

With just seven days left make final arrangements ensuring everything is ready.

Create Address Change plan with USPS; make list of upcoming alterations

Heavy-Duty Cleaning: Clean home thoroughly including appliances & floors

Prepare Last-Minute Details: Pack essentials; prepare for moving day

Moving Day

Today's D-Day! Gear up for transitioning to new abode by organizing boxes.

In New Home: Organize belongings; check new home for any damages

In Old Home: Tidy up space; prepare handover keys & passes

1 Week After Your Move

After successfully completing move start settling into new abode by unpacking

Begin Spot-Cleaning: Tidy up new home especially high-use zones

Start Unpacking Essential Rooms such as bedrooms ,bathrooms& kitchen

2 Week's After Your Move

Oh, two weeks have passed since your move! You're probably knee-deep in unpacking boxes, but hey, don't miss out on celebrating this milestone.

Let's throw a cozy housewarming gathering and begin adding your personal touch to your fresh abode.

Moving homes can feel like a huge mountain to climb, but fear not! With this handy checklist by your side, you'll breeze through each stage like a pro. Remember to make good use of technology, label everything meticulously, prepare a box of "first-night essentials," and above all, treat yourself for a job well executed.

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