Complete Moving Checklist: 8 Weeks to Moving Day
kirbysmovingco_dev • July 29, 2025

July 29, 2025

8 Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Research moving companies and get quotes
  • Create a moving budget
  • Start decluttering your home
  • Begin collecting packing supplies
  • Notify your landlord if renting

6 Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Book your moving company
  • Start packing non-essential items
  • Arrange for storage if needed
  • Transfer or cancel utilities
  • Update your address with important services

4 Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Pack room by room
  • Arrange for childcare/pet care on moving day
  • Confirm moving date with your company
  • Measure furniture and new home spaces
  • Plan your moving day route

2 Weeks Before Moving Day

  • Pack most of your belongings
  • Create detailed inventory list
  • Confirm utilities at new home
  • Pack an essentials box
  • Arrange for cleaning services

1 Week Before Moving Day

  • Final packing push
  • Confirm moving day details
  • Pack personal items
  • Prepare cash for tips
  • Charge all electronics

Moving Day

  • Do final walkthrough
  • Supervise loading process
  • Keep important documents with you
  • Take photos of empty home
  • Lock up and hand over keys

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Let Kirby’s Moving Company handle the heavy lifting while you focus on the details. Our experienced team will ensure a smooth, stress-free moving experience from start to finish.

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