4–6 weeks before the move
- Book the moving estimate and confirm the target date.
- Decide what is moving, being donated, sold or removed.
- Choose self-pack, partial packing or full packing.
- Identify oversized or specialty items.
- Check elevator, parking or building booking requirements.
2–3 weeks before
- Start packing low-use rooms first.
- Label every box with the destination room.
- Confirm address changes and utilities.
- Identify old appliances that need pickup.
- Keep important documents and valuables separate from moving boxes.
48 hours before
- Finish packing if you are self-packing.
- Create a first-night box with essentials.
- Clear walkways and confirm parking.
- Defrost / prepare appliances as appropriate and confirm removal items.
- Review move timing and access details.
Move day
- Walk the crew through fragile or special items.
- Keep pets and children clear of loading routes.
- Confirm room destinations at the new property.
- Do a final walkthrough before the truck leaves each property.