Your Complete Moving Day Checklist

Tick off each step for a stress-free moving day

You’re about to move: congratulations!

As you probably know, moving takes an awful lot of planning and organising. In this article, Professional Moving Company offers you a complete checklist so you can be assured that you have it all under control and are not overlooking important details.

You can tick off the check points and work towards your moving day. There, you can also start ticking off until you are settled in your new home.

1 Prepare for the Moving Day

Checklist Preparation Moving Day 

• If you live in an apartment or are moving to an apartment, start by inquiring what the rules and restrictions for moving.
• Check out the access point for both locations: doorways, stairs, hallways, windows, elevators, etc.
• Notify your landlord if you are renting, at least one month before your move, on the first day of the month.
• Make a list of large items you want to donate, and note how you are going to organize this: do you need to call people, rent a truck, organise a yard sale, or get the thrift store to pick it up?  We can pick up items you no longer want to keep: contact us here to discuss the options and prices.
• If you need to sell items, especially large furniture, start early with advertising
• Are there items you want to put in storage? Get a free quote with us for short-term and long-term storage. Create a list with large items on it; you can group smaller items. Also, note if you need to arrange transportation.
• Go through all of your things as early as possible, and make an overview of the items you wish to keep. If you want to hire Professional Moving Company, it’s important to know which items you want to move to your new home.

2 The Advantages of Hiring Professional Moving Company

Hiring the best moving company is not just about price; it’s about communication, professionalism, and safety. Make sure you discuss everything with us when you contact us, so you know what to expect.

You can check our homepage and scroll down to our reviews to ensure we are professional and experienced.

You can also compare quotes. However, do not be fooled by cheap quotes: often, there are hidden fees, eventually making your move even more expensive than the other quotes.

Included in the moving service of Professional Moving Company: 

• All of your items are insured. If you have valuable items, discuss with us for additional insurance or extra service for moving fragile and valuable items. 
• Parking Permits at old and new locations are taken care of by us and are included in the moving fee.
• Protection: all furniture is wrapped in plastic, and we use blankets and tools to make sure the floors, walls, and doors are also protected.
• You can additionally order our packing/unpacking service: we make sure all items are packed safely and efficiently
• We disassemble and assemble your furniture: this is included in our price
• You can make use of our storage service, short-term and long-term
• Our fees are transparent: we work with all-inclusive flat fees. There are no hidden costs.
• Our movers are trained well and are used to working as a team. We only work with long-term employees.
• We are available for communication at all times of the moving process: we keep in touch with you during every step of the moving process.

3 Steps to Take after Booking Professional Moving Company

Tick off the following steps: 

• Finalize the time and day of your moving day with us
• Make travel arrangements if needed, such as renting a car, booking a flight
• Notify the school of your children, and let the records be transferred to the new school
• Notify the sports clubs, musical schools of your kids, and arrange new ones in your new place
• Make a list of licenses, registration, ID, financial institutions, utilities, insurance, service providers, subscriptions, government services, and delivery profiles, like Amazon. Then start changing the details of your new address.
• Address minor home or garden repairs: what needs to be done before the move? Calculate that time so you have plenty of time to paint or repair.
• Take the day of the move (preferably the whole week) off from work
• Arrange a pet transfer if you are moving abroad
• Arrange daycare for your kids and pets during the moving day; the movers will be walking in and out during the day, and moving heavy furniture
• Spread the date of your moving day to friends and family and ask for help if you need it

4 Pack Your Items

This step always takes far longer than you anticipate, so plan in more time than you would normally do. Plan this step early, so you have plenty of time left before the move to focus on final details.

Packing includes: 

• Buying packing materials such as boxes, tape, markers, labels, and packing paper. Or, order your home-delivered moving supplies here: we deliver high-quality moving supplies to your doorstep. This saves your stress, time, and money, and this way, you ensure you use only the best packing materials.
• Arranging a car to dispose of items you don’t want to keep
• Arranging help with tidying and cleaning your house and garden
• Identifying fragile items that need custom crating
• Finding a way to keep valuables safe during the move, such as important documents and jewelry
• Use Popst-Its to mark items that will be sold or donated and not coming with you to your new location
• Make a list of the things you need to keep for your final night and moving day
• Ask for help if you have the feeling you can’t make it all in time. Professional Moving Company offers packing/unpacking service to help you out with this time-consuming step of the moving process. We are used to packing safely and efficiently: we label all boxes and make sure everything is handled safely.

5 Things to Do The Week before Your Move

Your Last Things to Do before the Move:

• Finish packing and ensure all boxes are labelled
• Check if you organised baby and pet sitting with neighbours, friends, or family for the moving day
• Gather all your items in your home: check dry cleaning, items in storage, and safe deposit boxes
• Plan your moving day suitcase with necessities for the last night and morning, such as:
  • Cell phone chargers
  • Toiletries and medication
  • Comfort items and toys for children to sleep at your destination
  • Pet food for arrival
  • Snacks & water
  • Clean linen, blanket, towel
  • Change of clothes
• Check who will give you the new key or access to your new home at the time of arrival at your new location.

6 Moving Day

Check the following for your final day:

• Wake up extra early
• Leave children and pets with neighbors or carers for the day
• Pack the final items in your suitcase and keep it somewhere separate while the movers do their job
• Discuss with your movers when you can do a final sweep and clean, and collect the last rubbish
• Keep your phone charged and ringtone volume on so you keep in touch with the movers; carry a charger with you during the day
• Go to the ATM if you don’t have enough cash to pay or tip the movers
• Meet the movers and do a final walk-through with them
• Remain on site so your movers can ask you questions directly
• If you see any damage to furniture or the house that you hadn’t noticed before, take photos.
• Do the final clean
• Take photos of all the spaces when they are empty and clean
• Lock the house and leave your key behind as arranged
• Keep your phone with you on the route to your new house,  in case of delays
• Let the person who is waiting for you at the new location know when you will arrive
• Meet the movers at the entrance of your new house
• Check all utilities, such as electricity, cold and hot water, gas, and wifi, are working
• Take photos of all spaces
• Explain to the movers where to put the items
• It’s time to sign the final papers and to tip the movers
• Secure doors, fences, stairs, and windows if young children and animals will be arriving soon
• Clean large surfaces in the kitchen and bathroom
• Unpack your moving day suitcase
• Set up the bedrooms as a priority; the rest will follow
• Help other family members settle in
• Welcome to your new home!

7 The Days after Your Move

• Unpack your boxes or let Professional Moving Company do this for you with our Packing/Unpacking Service.
• Donate, recycle, or give away your moving boxes. If you hired our packing/unpacking service, our movers will remove any packing materials and boxes.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for a free quote for your move: we are here to help you.    

The team of Professional Moving Company wishes you a happy move!