Moving Checklist Template
Home move plan from 8 weeks out: address changes, utilities, box inventory, movers comparison, budget, moving day
Cómo usar: Use it when you move home. Fix the moving date and book movers first, then work through the weekly timeline. Main pitfall: unlabelled boxes; number each one and log it in the inventory to make unpacking and claims easy.
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Moving Plan: [Current address] to [New address]
A moving checklist organised by timeline from eight weeks before the move to the weeks after, with address changes, utilities, an inventory and box labelling system, a movers comparison, a budget and a moving-day plan. Based on common household relocation practice. Replace every
[bracketed]value and every row marked Example.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Moving date | YYYY-MM-DD |
| From | [Current address] |
| To | [New address] |
| Household | [Names, pets] |
| Key handover (old) | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Key collection (new) | YYYY-MM-DD |
| Total budget | [$N] |
| Last updated | YYYY-MM-DD |
1. Timeline checklist
1.1 Eight weeks before
- Confirm moving date and key handover dates in writing
- Give notice to landlord or agree completion date with buyer or seller
- Request quotes from at least three movers (see section 4)
- Start a moving folder for contracts, receipts and this plan
- Measure large furniture and doorways at the new home
1.2 Six weeks before
- Book movers or van hire; confirm insurance cover
- Declutter room by room: keep, sell, donate, recycle
- Order packing supplies: boxes, tape, markers, wrapping
- Arrange school, childcare or pet-care transfers if needed
1.3 Four weeks before
- Start packing rarely used items; label and log every box
- Set up mail forwarding with the postal service
- Notify utilities of end and start dates (section 3)
- Book time off work for moving day and the day after
1.4 Two weeks before
- Change address with banks, employer and insurers (section 2)
- Confirm parking or lift booking at both addresses
- Use up frozen food; plan simple meals
- Back up computers; charge devices
1.5 One week before
- Pack all but essentials; pack an "open first" box per person
- Defrost freezer at least 24 hours before the move
- Confirm arrival time and contact number with movers
- Prepare cash or payment for movers and tips if customary
1.6 Moving week and day
- Follow the moving-day plan in section 7
- Take meter readings and photos at both properties
- Hand over keys and get a receipt
1.7 After the move
- Unpack essentials, beds and kitchen first
- Check every box against the inventory; report damage to movers within [N days]
- Register with local services (doctor, dentist, council or municipality) as required
- Update address on remaining accounts and driving licence or ID as required by local rules
- Recover deposit from previous landlord
2. Address change list
| Organisation | Category | Method | Date changed | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example: Bank | Finance | Online banking | YYYY-MM-DD | [ ] |
| Example: Employer payroll | Work | HR portal | YYYY-MM-DD | [ ] |
| Example: Tax authority | Government | Online form | YYYY-MM-DD | [ ] |
| Example: Vehicle registration and licence | Government | Online or in person | YYYY-MM-DD | [ ] |
| Example: Health insurer and doctor | Health | Phone | YYYY-MM-DD | [ ] |
| Example: Online shops and subscriptions | Personal | Account settings | YYYY-MM-DD | [ ] |
| [Organisation] | [Category] | [Method] | YYYY-MM-DD | [ ] |
3. Utilities and services
| Service | Provider | Old address: stop date | New address: start date | Account no. | Meter reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | [Provider] | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DD | [No.] | [Old / new] |
| Gas | [Provider] | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DD | [No.] | [Old / new] |
| Water | [Provider] | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DD | [No.] | [Old / new] |
| Internet | [Provider] | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DD (install booked) | [No.] | n/a |
| Waste collection | [Provider] | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DD | [No.] | n/a |
| Home insurance | [Provider] | YYYY-MM-DD | YYYY-MM-DD | [No.] | n/a |
4. Movers comparison
| Criteria | Mover A | Mover B | Mover C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company | [Name] | [Name] | [Name] |
| Quote type | Example: Fixed | Hourly | Fixed |
| Price | Example: $1,450 | 1,330) | $1,690 |
| Includes packing | No | No | Yes |
| Insurance cover | Example: $50,000 goods in transit | Basic only | $75,000 |
| Available date | Yes | Yes | Morning only |
| Reviews / references | [Score, source] | [Score, source] | [Score, source] |
| Decision | [Chosen] |
5. Inventory and box labelling
Label format: [Box no.] / [Room] / [Priority: 1 open first, 2 first week, 3 later].
| Box no. | Room (new home) | Contents | Priority | Fragile | Checked on arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example: 001 | Kitchen | Kettle, mugs, coffee, dish soap | 1 | Yes | [ ] |
| Example: 002 | Bedroom 1 | Bedding, pillows | 1 | No | [ ] |
| Example: 014 | Living room | Books A to M | 3 | No | [ ] |
| Example: 021 | Office | Monitor, cables (bag labelled) | 2 | Yes | [ ] |
| [No.] | [Room] | [Contents] | [1 / 2 / 3] | [Yes / No] | [ ] |
Valuables and documents travelling with you: [list].
6. Budget
| Item | Estimated | Actual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Example: Movers | $1,450 | Mover A, fixed quote | |
| Example: Packing supplies | $180 | 40 boxes, tape, wrap | |
| Example: End-of-tenancy cleaning | $250 | Required by lease | |
| Example: Overlap rent (5 days) | $400 | ||
| Example: Utility connection fees | $120 | Internet installation | |
| Example: New-home essentials | $300 | Curtains, bulbs, locks changed | |
| Example: Contingency | $300 | About 10% | |
| Total | $3,000 | Must equal total budget |
7. Moving-day plan
| Time | Task | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | Strip beds, pack last items into the "open first" boxes | [Name] |
| 08:00 | Movers arrive; walk-through of what goes and what stays | [Name] |
| 08:15 | Meter readings and photos at old address | [Name] |
| 12:00 | Final check of every room, cupboard and loft; keys handed over | [Name] |
| 13:30 | Arrive at new home; meter readings and photos | [Name] |
| 14:00 | Direct boxes by room label; check inventory | [Name] |
| 17:00 | Beds assembled, kitchen box unpacked | [Name] |
Essentials bag: phone chargers, documents, medicines, snacks and water, toilet paper, basic tools, light bulbs, pet supplies, a change of clothes.
Contacts on the day: movers [phone], old landlord or agent [phone], new landlord or agent [phone], helper [phone].
Standard and licence note
Based on common household relocation practice. This is a planning format, not legal or financial advice; check notice periods, deposits and registration requirements under your local rules. Template licence: MIT.