Fillable Printable House Moving Checklist Sample

House Moving Checklist Sample

MOVING CHECKLIST

ASSESS WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE WITH YOU - THEN

EAT, DONATE, RECYCLE, OR THROW THE REST OUT!

• Perishablefoodsandleftovers

• Toxicmaterials(batteries,paints,cleaners,propane,ammables,bleach,batteries,mercury)

• Oldelectronics

• Oldbooks,cds/DVD’s,magazinesandnewspapers

• Metalsandwoodfromprevioushomerepairsorbuildingprojects

• Decorationsthatmaynothaveaplaceinyournewhome

• Returnborrowedthingsandcollectthingsyou’veloaned

• Cashforpayment/tips/miscellaneous

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FORHELPWITHDONATINGYOURGOODS,CHECKOUT

DONATIONTOWN(http://www.donationtown.org/about-us/)

WILL YOUR LARGER ITEMS FIT THROUGH STAIRS

AND DOORWAYS IN YOUR NEW HOME?

• Couch

• Largechairs/barcaloungers

• One-piecebookshelves,bedframes,andtables

• Framedart

• Fridge

• Washer/dryer

PREP IF MOVING YOURSELF

• Pickupboxesandsupplies(tape,bubblewrap,etc).

• Getpricesfromtruck/vancompaniesandsecureanaffordablerentalforthedayofmoving.

• Askfriendsorfamilytohelppackandmoveyourbelongings.

• Sketchouttheoorplanofyournewhometodetermineplacementoffurnishings.

• Writeoutdirectionsforitemsrequiringspecialattention(chandeliers,collectibles,delicateplants,etc.).

• Placeallimportantdocumentsinonebinder(newandoldleases,oorplans,mapstoyournewhome,etc.).

• Havecopiesofkeysreadyforanyfriendshelpingout,incasetheygettoyournewhomeaheadofyou.

• Takeaninventoryofboxesanditemsthatwillbegoingwithyou.

• Besuretohavewaterandatleastonemealreadytoserveforfriendsandfamilyhelpingyou.

• Keepbathroomsinbothlocationsstockedwithenoughtoiletpaperandsoapfortheday.

MOVING CHECKLIST

PREP IF USING MOVERS

• Getgeneralpricinginformationfromatleastthreemovingcompanies.

• Getanon-sitewrittenestimatefromthemovingcompanyyouchoose.

• Decideifyouorthemoverswillbedoingthepacking.

• Sketchouttheoorplanofyournewhometodetermineplacementoffurnishings.

• Writeoutdirectionsforitemsrequiringspecialattention(chandeliers,collectibles,delicateplants,etc.).

Conrmallotherarrangements(scheduling,numberofmovers,etc.)inwritingoranemail.

• Leavearepresentativeatyouroldhometoanswerquestionsforthemovers.

• Havecopiesofkeysreadyforthemovers,incasetheygettoyournewhomeaheadofyou.

• Takeaninventoryofboxesanditemsthatwillbegoingwiththemovers.

• Besuretohavewaterandatleastonemealreadyforthemovers.

• Keepbathroomsinbothlocationsstockedwithenoughtoiletpaperandsoapfortheday.

LABEL IT AND YOU WON’T LOSE IT.

Usemarkersandcoloredstickerstolabeleachboxaccordingto:

• Weight(heavy,medium,light)

• Color(eachcorrespondstoaspecicroom)

• Fragility(notatall,somewhat,very)

• NeedToUse(immediately,norush,storage)

Initialallchangestoallcopiesofalldocuments

Leavetapemarksontheoorwherefurniturefeetaretobeplaced

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Usemarkersandcoloredstickerstolabeleachboxaccordingto:

• EmployerH.R.dept.

• Postalservice

• Banks,checkingandsavings

• Creditcards

• Insurancecompanies

• Doctor

• Dentist

• Hospital

• Pharmacy

• Utilitycompanies

• Voterregistration

• Veterinarian

• Schools

• Loans

• Travel/autoclub

• Creditors

• Telephonecompany

• Newspapers

• Trashcompany

• Cablecompany

MOVING CHECKLIST

REPAIRS NECESSARY TO GET YOUR DEPOSIT

BACK OR NOT SELL YOUR HOUSE AT A LOSS

• Filltackornailholeswithcaulkandpaintthem.

• Cleanoutreplaceandguttersifapplicable.

• Cleanandwashallsurfacesincludingcountertops,sinks,toiletsandtubs.

• Sweepupalldustandanymesscreatedduringthemovingprocess.

• Vacuumanypermanentrugs,especiallyifyouhavepets.

• Takenoutanytrashorpetwasteanddeoderizethoseareasthoroughly.

• Reinstallanycarbonmonoxideorrealarmsyoumayhavedisabledbyaccident.

• Paintoveranynicksandscratchesonwalls.

• Bufforsandawayanyseveregroovesorscratchesonwoodenoorsandsurfaces,thenre-glazeor

repaintthoseareas.

• Makesureyourfront/backyardisneatandtrimmedandthatanycuttingsarecomposted,mulched,or

disposedofbytownservices.

HAVE YOU DEALT WITH ALL SPECIAL

CIRCUMSTANCES YET?

• Takethedayoffwork.

• Cancelanymedicalorsocialappointments.

• Findsomeonetowatchorboardedyourpets.

• Triplebaganyshinthickplasticanddrainedyouraquarium.

• Placetemperature-sensitiveplantsinanewhomeorpackedthemupaccordingly.

• Makearrangementstopickupyourchildrenorhavethempickedupifnecessary.

• ArrangedtomoveyourTVantennaordish.

• Havedraperiescleaned.

• Doublecheckyouratticandbasement.

• Drainthefuelfromlawnmowersandotherpowerequipment.

• Firmlysecurealltoolsintheirboxes.

GENERAL MOVING DAY TIPS

• Arriveatyournewhomeasearlyaspossibletomakesureutilitiesandservicesareconnected.

• Checktrafcandweatherreportsandsharetheinformationwithyourfriendsormovers.

• Makesureyourfriendorthemoverdrivinghasyourexactaddressandkeephiscellnumberonhand.

• Ifmovingyourself,helpoutasmuchaspossiblebutdon’tshyawayfromdirectingtheactioneither.

• Ifusingmovers,duringunloadingyoushouldstayoutofthewayunlesstheyspecicallyaskforyour

assistance.

• Makeonelasttourofyourhometoconrmyouoryourutilitycompanyhaveshutoffallswitchesand

services:

• Water

• Electricity

• Heat&air(furnaces,boilers,&AC)

• Cable&Internet

• Phone

MOVING CHECKLIST

• Thankyourfriendsforalltheirhardworkandpromisetohelpthemnexttimetheymove.

• Orthankandpaythemoverstheirstatedfee.Includeatleasta$20tippermover,ormoreifyournew

homeisfouroorsormore.

• Beforeunpacking,doublecheckyourinventorylistandseeifalltheboxesanditemsmadeitintoyour

newhome.

• Ifnot,askyourfriendsorthemoverstocheckthetruckoryouroldhome.

• Iftheitem(s)stillcannotbefound,retraceyourfriends’stepsorcallthemovers’main

ofcetoleacomplaint.

• Unpackatyourleisureandenjoyyourrstnightinyournewhome.Congratulations!

• Beforeyoumove,switchtoVonagewiththeoptiontokeepyourexistingphonenumber.Thenyoucan

takeyournumberwithyouwhereveryougo.Therearenohasslesinupdatingeveryonewithanewa

numberandyourhomephoneservicestartsassoonasyoucanconnecttohighspeedInternet.

Linkto:http://www.vonage.com/moving