Moving timeline checklist
Enter your move date and get a week-by-week checklist — quotes, boxes, packing, utilities, and moving day.
8 weeks out
- Declutter what you will not ship
- Get free moving quotes
- Decide DIY pack vs full-pack service
6 weeks out
- Order boxes and packing materials
- Confirm parking / elevator booking if needed
- Notify school, HR, and landlord of the move date
4 weeks out
- Pack non-essentials (books, off-season clothes, decor)
- Start change-of-address and utilities transfer
- Arrange vehicle shipping if needed
2 weeks out
- Confirm crew, inventory, and access details with your mover
- Finish most packing; leave a essentials box
- Defrost freezer the day before if self-packing appliances
1 week out
- Pack a first-night bag
- Take meter readings and photos of both properties
- Confirm payment, parking, and keys
Moving day
- Walk through with the crew lead
- Keep passports, meds, and valuables with you
- Final sweep, then hand over keys
This is a best-guess estimate, not a quote. It's based on average item sizes and general industry pricing patterns — your actual volume, weight, and cost depend on your specific belongings, packing method, access (stairs, parking, elevators), distance, and the mover you choose. For an accurate price, get free quotes from real movers — it's free and takes a couple of minutes.