Moving Day Checklist
Checklists that simplifies your moving experience
The stress of planning the move has been hard enough. – don’t get flustered over the pack list details. Just print Our Moving Day Checklist, and you will find a stress free way to make sure your did not forget anything.
Checklist For The Day of Moving
☐ Complete the final cleaning.
☐ Take out the trash.
☐ Make sure the water heater is turned off, and the thermostat is at 55degrees.
☐ Plan Make sure that you consider what you will need the day after moving, and pack a bag with all your necessary personal items and clothes. This will help you avoid the headache of trying to find which box you have your stuff in.
☐ Finish packing all the straggler things waiting to be boxed.
☐ Leave information of your moving plan with a friend or relative.
☐ Meet with your apartment manager or landlord for a walk through of the property.
☐ Make sure you have a copy of the apartment inspection evaluation for your records.
☐ Make sure you have a flashlight just incase you get to your home at night time.
Checklist if you are moving by yourself
☐ Prepare for unforeseen incidents by getting the contact information of a local mover. There is no guarantee that everything will go as planned, and you might need this information.
☐ Pick up your moving truck early or on the previous day.
☐ Make sure that your tank of gas is full.
☐ Inspect the vehicle for body damage before renting it. Make sure any previous damage is noted by the rental company.
☐ Buy any needs that are last minute like bubble wrap, tape, and boxes.
☐ Make sure you have a padlock to secure the lock on the vehicle.
☐ Make sure you know the route to your new house..
☐ Make a list that tells you what items are in what boxes. Make a labeling system, and number your boxes. This will help with unloading
☐ When you pack the truck make sure that the stuff you need first is loaded last.
☐ Use common sense and load the truck according to weight and box size.
☐ Return the rented truck with the amount of gas that was in it when you rented it.
☐ Make sure that an inspection is done and you will not be held responsible for any damage that you did not do.
Professional Movers Checklist
☐ Make sure that you agree with the mover’s inventory list. Take pictures if there is a disagreement.
☐ Keep a copy of the inventory.
☐ Load everything including your luggage that you are taking along with you on the trip.
☐ Search to make sure your house is empty before the moving vans leave.
☐ Check the Bill of Lading before signing, and keep a copy of it for yourself.
☐ You need to know the driver’s name, and give the driver your contact information and maps/ directions to the new address.
☐ Supervise the unpacking. Make notes of damages, and make sure all your items are there.
☐ Make sure you make a note on the inventory form that further inspection is necessary for loss of the concealed damage. This allows you to finish unpacking at a later time.
☐ Make sure you arrive at the home before the movers. Some time a late charge is applied.
