A Moving To-Do List
8-10 Weeks Before Moving
- Create a moving binder - stay organized!
- Contact Optimus Moving Services for a quote
- Purge and declutter belongings
6-8 Weeks Before Moving
- Schedule with Optimus Moving
- Make arrangements for work or childcare
- Take measurements
4-6 Weeks Before Moving
- Notify utilities and accounts
- Change your address
- Organize important documents and valuables
- Get pack supplies if you are packing yourself
- Label your boxes and start packing
2 Weeks Before Moving
- Confirm moving arrangements with Optimus
- Pack an essentials box
- Disassemble furniture
1 Week Before Moving
- Refill any prescriptions
- Create a meal plan
- Donate or toss unopened food
- Pack last essentials
- Clean your old home
- Clean your new home
Moving Day
- Protect floors and carpets
- Give movers any instructions
- Do a final walkthrough
After Moving
- Make sure your utilities are working
- Start unpacking
- Meet your neighbors
- Get to know your new neighborhood
