Moving Checklist for a Local Move

Moving can be exciting but it involves a lot of planning and forward thinking. Not only should you be prepared for your move, but you must ensure that the moving company you hire is reliable, professional and there to help you.

With the right planning, a local move doesn’t need to be as stressful as a long distance or international move. Here's where we suggest you begin:

Create a Checklist for the Moving Company

Providing a detailed checklist for the moving company can be very helpful. This may include information such as:

1.),your required packing materials for the big day

2.)what items you need help packing

3.)where to place awkward or large items; will storage be a necessity?

4.)what are your key must have dates for packing and the actual move itselfIt’s important to have your checklists thoroughly prepared before the day of the estimate and the move itself to elevate confusion during the process.

Organize Your Checklists

For an effective move, you should create a couple of checklists.

One checklist may include items that need to be organized in the kitchen (sell, discard or pack); while another checklist may include all of the administrative related items you must complete before your move (changing utility bills, arranging a new vet for your pet, etc.).  Keep in mind, some movers like White Glove Moving & Storage provide resources for these services when your move is planned enough in advance; usually these are free services that save hours of phone calls for changing carriers and the like.

Too many things on one checklist can start to become overwhelming, and may confuse you during the moving process.

 

Aside from that, local moves are easy and usually pretty exciting because you want a change not because it was out of necessity. Use the help of professionals to navigate stairs and elevators; embrace the change and enjoy the new space!

.