Moving Checklist

When it comes to packing everything you have and leaving everything you know in order to start again and build your life from scratch, there is no scenario for all of this to go completely stress-free and smooth. Moving is one of the most important and at the same time most difficult events in a person’s life. Not only that there’s huge emotional baggage because you have to say goodbye to all things, places, and people that you love, at least in some way, but you also have to commit a lot of your time and energy to make your relocation successful. 

Movers San Diego have been in the industry for years and have experienced all kinds of situations and dealt with all kinds of challenges. Even for us, professional movers, moving is everything but simple and easy. Behind every successful move, there is a lot of hard work, planning, and a whole team of experienced and professional movers who are trained specifically to handle your relocations in the most efficient and fast way possible. 

Since we have overcome many challenges along the way and found solutions for almost impossible situations, Movers San Diego have decided to ease your struggles. During all these years, we have seen what are the things that usually go wrong, what kind of mistakes people frequently make, and how much good preparation means for the moving to be done successfully. 

The best thing you can do is to make a Moving Checklist, that will cover all the steps that you should take along the way, as well as, all the tasks that you have to take care of no matter how small or irrelevant they might seem. Movers San Diego tried to gather all our knowledge and experience and make an ultimate Moving Checklist that will make every move have the perfect outcome. Grab a piece of paper and write down or print everything that you’re about to read, and have no doubt about your relocation’s success. We decided to separate this checklist and tasks that you should finish by how much time you should do them in advance. Movers San Diego always emphasize how important it is to start preparations for your moving day early and if you start earlier than we suggested, you definitely won’t be wrong, but try not to start later since you might easily get caught up in running around and stressing all day long because even simple things can become a burden when you have to do tons of them at the same time. 

Two months before the moving

Movers San Diego advise you that two months before the moving, or even earlier if your relocation is settled a long time in advance, you already start doing some things that will make your relocation a lot easier later. Depending on whether you have family and kids, your relocation will be more or less complicated, but two months in advance is just the right time to start organizing things.

• Minimize your possessions

It is a good step to start with, and Movers San Diego always advise our customers that decluttering all the unnecessary stuff will be a big advantage. Not only will you be able to find better budget movers, but they’ll also be able to move you in a much faster and simpler way. According to our Movers San Diego, starting two months in advance is just the right time for you to go through every room and decide what stays and what goes. Why would you bring unnecessary clutter to your new home when you can start fresh and save some money in the process. With moving to a new house, apartment or office, you’re starting the new stage of your life, and therefore, you shouldn’t bring anything that doesn’t serve you anymore. 

• Take inventory

Whether you decide to use the services of professional movers or move by yourself, Movers San Diego have one important piece of advice for you – make an inventory of your belongings and the state they’re in. Even better, if some of your belongings are more fragile and more important to you than others take pictures. This will be a big help for the future steps that you need to take.

• Talk to your family

If you haven’t done it already before you planned to move, you shouldn’t wait any longer. From our experience, Movers San Diego can tell you that the process of relocation is as stressful for your children as it is for you. It is true that they don’t have to deal with documentation, professional movers, finances, and other things that are inevitable for you, but they still have to start their lives in a completely new environment and say goodbye to all the friends, places, and things they know and love. Take the time to really explain the situation to them and understand their feelings about the whole process.

• Organize school, medical and other records 

It is very important to deal with this step in a timely manner, especially if you have kids. As professional movers who’ve been through all of these who knows how many times, Movers San Diego can tell you that the small steps are always what brings the big difference when it comes to successful moving. That is why you need to take every one of these steps seriously. Research the schools and doctors in your new neighborhood and get your records prepared and transferred, so you’re sure that when you arrive the most important things are dealt with properly.

5-6 weeks before the moving

Movers San Diego guess that before you even started thinking about moving day you’ve already arranged everything considering your new home and old one when it comes to selling, renting, or buying processes. If you did all the steps that Movers San Diego suggested you do two months before the moving, then it’s time to continue with finishing tasks one by one and getting ready for your moving day.

• Decide the exact moving date

In order to continue with all the steps that are ahead of you, you have to finally decide the exact moving date and stick to it. Movers San Diego can tell you that the date can often be the one step that makes the difference later when it comes to finding the budget movers, since moving during the moving season or weekends will probably cost a bit more. Think about moving day thoroughly and see what is the best date taking your job, children’s school, and your budget into consideration.

• Choose whether you move by yourself or professional movers

Since we are professional movers who’ve been in this business for years and who know how stressful and overwhelming the process of moving is, we always think that hiring professional movers is the best choice you can make if you want to be sure that your relocation will be executed in a flawless manner. However, if you do have time, people, and willingness to go through the process by yourself this is the time when you should define it and start organizing things in that direction. 

• Research professional movers

Movers San Diego can’t emphasize enough how important this step is when you decide to move by professional movers. You really have to do proper research because if you just write “movers near me” in your Google search tab, you’ll see hundreds of professional movers who all claim to be budget movers, but also the ones who can provide you with flawless services at the same time. In reality, Movers San Diego encountered many situations when we had to fix the mistakes of some movers who are not quite professional and experienced in what they do, which means that our customers, unfortunately, had double expenses. Choose a few professional movers that you like, get moving quotes, schedule meetings, compare them, and choose the ones that suit you best.

• If you’re planning a DIY move, get the moving truck and packing supplies

If this is the type of relocation you’ve decided to go with, don’t wait any longer to rent the moving truck and start looking for packing supplies. Movers San Diego want to remind you that when choosing packing supplies, you don’t go for just anything you find, because the success of your moving in many cases depends on how well you packed your belongings. Also, it would be good to notify some of your friends or family members, since this is a big event and you’ll need all the help that you can get. Make sure that some of them are available to help you on a moving day.

One month before the moving

This is usually the time when you’re getting more anxious and things are beginning to seem real. Not only that you’re overwhelmed with the things you have to do, but you also start to already feel nostalgic about the home you’re leaving and the memories you have there. It is all completely normal and Movers San Diego understand it better than anyone. That is why we got you covered with the tasks that will keep your mind busy and help you prepare for your relocation better.

• Begin packing

If you didn’t choose to get full-service professional movers, this is the perfect time to start packing. Packing is probably the most exhausting task on your list, which is why you have to deal with it promptly and don’t miss any detail. Movers San Diego have witnessed many situations in which bad and sloppy packing led to belongings getting damaged along the way. Take the time to sort and pack all your things properly and choose your packing supplies wisely, and you have nothing to worry about.

• Handle your utilities

Notifying utility companies about your future move probably wouldn’t be the thing that you’d think about doing a month in advance, but it is a very important one and it shouldn’t be missed. To avoid any complications and any unnecessary expenses, Movers San Diego strongly advise that you take care of this step in a timely manner and rest assured that when you come to your new home, it will be provided with all the services you need to be comfortable right away.

• Notify businesses of your move

Besides utilities, Movers San Diego guess that there are many other businesses, subscriptions, and memberships linked to your address. Changing the address might take time, so it’s best to take care of it a bit longer in advance and avoid any stress and hurry when the moving day comes. 

• Visit your new home

This is the best time to also prepare the new home for the move. If there are any things that need to be repaired, painted, or bought for the new place, it’s best to do it a month in advance. One tip that Movers San Diego also have for you is that if you have any new pieces of furniture delivered, you order them to your new address, so you can avoid unnecessary costs of transferring them as well.

One week before the moving

If you followed the steps Movers San Diego made for you then when the week prior to moving day, you are very well-prepared for your moving day and you’re probably eagerly waiting for everything to be finalized already. What should you do while you’re waiting?

• Clean

Make sure that you have both your old house and the new one perfectly clean before the moving day. Movers San Diego can assure you that this is the step that you don’t want to miss because you’ll save yourself a lot of trouble. If there are any things that still need fixing, take care of them, and put your mind at rest until the moving day.

• Prepare moving day essentials

Make sure that you have everything you need for the moving day itself packed in one special bag and kept by your side the whole time. Those can be water, snacks, toiletries, documents, and anything that you find valuable and want to keep by your side. Don’t forget trash bags, scissors, additional tapes, or anything else you might need at the last moment, especially if you’re moving by yourself. 

Moving day 

When the moving day finally arrives and you’ve followed all the steps that Movers San Diego prepared for you, take a deep breath and get this finally over with.

• If you hired movers

Relax. Your part of the job is finished. Your Movers San Diego would only advise you to walk your professional movers through the house and to step aside after that so they can do their job uninterruptedly

• If you’re moving by yourself

Have a good, big breakfast and prepare for some heavy lifting. Have your friend meet you and start loading things into the moving vehicle. Take your time, take a rest, and don’t push yourself too hard. You’ve got this, this is the last step to lead you to the new phase of your life. 

Local Movers San Diego are here if you have any additional questions or you’re looking for professional movers to take care of your relocation. Give us a call today. Happy moving everyone!