As exciting and nerve-wracking as moving home can be, it’s easy to forget a few things that otherwise wouldn’t slip your mind. To make sure that you’re able to stay on top of everything you need, here’s a checklist of ten things you should definitely not forget.
Get in Touch with Moving Companies
The first thing you should do, as soon as you know the day you’re moving, is start getting in touch with moving companies. You want to get rough estimates based on how much stuff you’re moving from a few different movers.
Make Sure You Have Provisions for Unusual and Fragile Items
If you have any heavy, unusual, or fragile items, be they pianos, safes, vases, or otherwise, make sure you know how you’re moving them. Your moving company might have the equipment available to secure them but, if they don’t, you might have to rent some yourself, such as a trolley.
Get Time Off for the Moving Day
Whatever you do, don’t forget to make sure you’re available for the big day itself. Book the whole day off to be safe.
Start Downsizing Your Move
Look at all your possessions and think about what you don’t want to bring with you. If you can sell it, sell it. If you can donate it, do so. Otherwise, look for the most responsible ways to discard unwanted items.
Find a Place for the Items You Can’t Move Immediately
You might find that you don’t have the space for everything you want to bring with you temporarily. Until you find room for those items, you should consider renting storage units in Park City. They can keep your items safe and secure until you can come to get them.
Create an Itinerary of Everything You’re Moving
When you know everything that you’re moving, start listing them. You can do this as you’re packing them, too. For valuables and electronics, you might want to take photos. This ensures you have proof of any damage or items going missing during transit.
Start Packing and Labeling Boxes
You want everything packed up well in advance. It’s a good idea to pack each room into a box and mark them as to which room they have to go to.
Start Informing People About the Move
There are plenty of people you should notify about the move before you do. Your friends and family, work, your bank, your doctor, dentist, insurance companies, and more should all be notified.
Know what the Kids and Pets are Doing
Kids and pets can get in the way during the move. Do you have a relative that can take care of them? Or perhaps you can find a doggie daycare and just make sure one of the adults keeps an eye on the kids.
Keep a Moving Day Bag on You
You might not be able to unpack everything on moving day. As such, you should make sure you have a first-night bag, including valuables like a driving license, tax paperwork, and any proof of rental/ownership of the new home. However, this bag should also include things like necessary or likely medication, extra water, toiletries, and some cash.
Keep the checklist above in mind and make sure that you’re thorough in your double-checking. There are some time-intensive steps to take here, so you don’t want to leave them too long.