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    Moving Day Checklist

    Stay organized from start to finish. Follow this timeline to make your move with New Journey Moving as smooth as possible.

    4–6 Weeks Before

    Create a Moving Plan

    • Set a moving date and timeline.
    • Determine if you need any specialized moving services (e.g., packing, furniture disassembly, white glove service).
    • Schedule your move with New Journey Moving early to secure your preferred date.

    Declutter Your Home

    • Sort through your belongings and decide what to keep, donate, or discard.
    • Consider having a yard sale or donating items to local charities.
    • Dispose of items that are no longer useful or that could be difficult to move (e.g., hazardous materials, large appliances).

    Research Your New Area

    • If you're moving to a new neighborhood, learn about local services, utility companies, and nearby amenities.
    • Notify your new landlord or building management about your move-in date and any restrictions.

    Start Packing Non-Essential Items

    • Begin with seasonal items, books, décor, or anything you won't need before the move.
    • Label all boxes clearly with their contents and the room they belong to.

    2–3 Weeks Before

    Confirm Details with New Journey Moving

    • Finalize your move details and confirm your moving date, time, and location with New Journey Moving.
    • Review your special moving requests (e.g., packing assistance, furniture protection, or handling delicate items).

    Notify Important Parties

    • Change your address with the post office to ensure mail forwarding.
    • Notify utility providers (electric, water, gas, internet) and schedule cancellations or transfers.
    • Update your address with banks, credit card companies, insurance providers, and any subscriptions.

    Organize Important Documents

    • Collect essential documents (e.g., passports, birth certificates, financial records) and keep them in a safe place.
    • Make sure to keep any documents related to your move, including leases, contracts, and moving receipts.

    Pack Up Another Room or Two

    • Continue packing, leaving essential items like toiletries, clothes, and kitchenware for last.
    • Use color-coded labels to make unpacking easier.

    1 Week Before

    Confirm Your Move Time with New Journey Moving

    • Double-check with us to confirm the time and location, and ensure we have any special instructions.
    • Review your moving contract or estimate.

    Take Inventory of Your Belongings

    • Do a final walkthrough and make an inventory list of your items. This will help ensure nothing gets left behind.
    • Consider taking photos of valuable or fragile items for insurance purposes.

    Prepare Your New Home

    • If possible, visit your new home to clean or set up utilities (e.g., water, electricity, Wi-Fi).
    • Ensure the pathway and entryways are clear for the movers.

    Start Packing Essentials

    • Pack a "moving day essentials box" with things you'll need immediately (e.g., toiletries, medications, important documents, phone chargers).
    • Pack your suitcase with enough clothes for a few days after the move.

    1–2 Days Before

    Prepare Appliances and Furniture

    • Defrost the refrigerator and clean any appliances that will be moved.
    • Disassemble any furniture, if necessary (New Journey Moving can help with this too!).

    Final Check

    • Do a final sweep of the house to make sure all items are packed, including attic, garage, and basement.
    • Check with your building or HOA for parking permits or elevator reservations if necessary for the moving day.

    Secure Pets and Kids

    • Arrange for someone to look after pets and young children on moving day to keep them out of the way of the movers.
    • Make sure your pets are familiar with their travel arrangements, whether by car or pet transport.

    Moving Day!

    Take a Breath!

    • We're here to help and you've hired us for a reason. Let us know if you have any special requests or needs.

    Be Ready Early

    • Set an alarm so you're ready to go when the movers arrive.
    • Have a clear path to the door for the movers to move items out efficiently.

    Show the Movers Around

    • Walk through your home with the movers to explain any special instructions or fragile items.
    • Point out important rooms or delicate items that require extra care.

    Take Inventory One More Time

    • Check that all items are loaded onto the truck before it leaves.
    • Make sure any special requests (e.g., fragile items, valuable pieces) are accounted for.

    Keep Essentials Nearby

    • Keep your essentials box and documents close by for easy access.

    After Your Move

    Inspect Your Items

    • After the movers unload everything, inspect your items for any damage. Let New Journey Moving know immediately if anything needs attention.

    Set Up Your New Home

    • Begin by unpacking the essentials (bed, kitchen, bathroom), and take your time organizing the rest.
    • Don't hesitate to ask for help with furniture or unpacking—we're here for you!

    Notify Your New Utilities and Services

    • Double-check that all services like electricity, water, and internet are up and running.

    Lastly, Rate Our Team!

    • Let us know how we did and be sure to leave a review!

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