Moving Checklist by Week: Stay Organized Before Moving Day

A week-by-week checklist keeps you organized and prevents last-minute stress. This timeline breaks down moving preparation into manageable weekly tasks.

8 Weeks Before Moving

• Decide on moving date
• Create moving budget
• Research moving companies
• Get 3-5 moving quotes
• Review lease/mortgage terms
• Notify landlord (if renting)
• Start decluttering

6 Weeks Before Moving

• Book moving company
• Create detailed inventory
• Start collecting packing supplies
• Notify utilities of move date
• Update address with banks
• Cancel/transfer subscriptions
• Plan moving day logistics

4 Weeks Before Moving

• Begin packing non-essential items
• Use up frozen foods
• Donate/sell unwanted items
• Confirm moving company details
• Arrange time off work
• Plan pet care for moving day
• Notify schools (if applicable)

2 Weeks Before Moving

• Pack 50% of belongings
• Defrost freezer
• Confirm moving day details
• Prepare essentials box
• Update address with remaining services
• Clean current home
• Take meter readings

1 Week Before Moving

• Pack 80% of belongings
• Confirm utilities disconnection/connection
• Do final walkthrough
• Prepare moving day snacks
• Charge all electronics
• Confirm moving day time
• Arrange help for moving day

3 Days Before Moving

• Pack remaining items
• Defrost freezer completely
• Use perishable foods
• Confirm all arrangements
• Prepare essentials box
• Clean thoroughly
• Take final photos

Moving Day

• Do final walkthrough
• Check all closets/cabinets
• Turn off utilities
• Lock all windows/doors
• Confirm all items loaded
• Take meter readings
• Final walkthrough with landlord

After Moving

• Unpack essentials first
• Check all items arrived
• Update remaining addresses
• Register to vote
• Explore new neighborhood
• Celebrate your move!