Ultimate Moving Day Checklist

Before Moving Day

4-6 Weeks Before

• ☐ Research and book moving company (see our recommendations below)
• ☐ Create a moving budget
• ☐ Start decluttering - donate, sell, or discard items you don't need
• ☐ Gather packing supplies: boxes, tape, markers, bubble wrap
• ☐ Notify important parties of your address change (employer, banks, subscriptions)

2-3 Weeks Before

• ☐ Begin packing non-essential items
• ☐ Label boxes clearly with contents and destination room
• ☐ Schedule utility disconnection at old home and connection at new home
• ☐ Update address with USPS for mail forwarding
• ☐ Transfer or cancel local memberships (gym, clubs, etc.)
• ☐ Arrange for pet care on moving day if needed

1 Week Before

• ☐ Confirm moving company details and arrival time
• ☐ Pack a "first night" box with essentials (toiletries, phone chargers, medications, snacks)
• ☐ Defrost freezer if moving refrigerator
• ☐ Back up important computer files
• ☐ Disassemble large furniture if needed

Moving Day Checklist

Morning of Move

• ☐ Do final walkthrough of old home
• ☐ Check all closets, cabinets, and storage areas
• ☐ Ensure all boxes are labeled
• ☐ Keep important documents and valuables with you (not on the truck)
• ☐ Have cash on hand for movers' tips and unexpected expenses

At the New Home

• ☐ Do a walkthrough before unloading to check for any issues
• ☐ Direct movers to place boxes in correct rooms
• ☐ Check that utilities are working
• ☐ Begin unpacking essentials first
• ☐ Take photos of any damage for documentation

After the Move

• ☐ Unpack kitchen and bathroom first
• ☐ Set up beds and bedrooms
• ☐ Update driver's license and vehicle registration
• ☐ Register to vote at new address
• ☐ Find new healthcare providers if needed
• ☐ Meet your neighbors!

Recommended Movers in Roanoke

Here are some trusted moving companies serving the Roanoke Valley. Tell them Robert Krause referred you!

Tips for Hiring Movers

• Get at least 3 quotes before deciding
• Verify they are licensed and insured
• Read online reviews and ask for references
• Get a written estimate and contract
• Ask about their damage policy
• Book early, especially during summer months