Moving Checklist

Before your move

Check the addresses and contact information that movers were given.

Go through inventory and make sure all the items are included, otherwise contact your representative to add item(s).

If special services such as: floor protection, trash removal, etc are necessary, please inform your mover in advance.

If you do your own packing into boxes, make to label the boxes with room names and mark “FRAGILE” with delicate contents.

Take care of parking spot for your moving truck.

Inform your mover of any time restrictions at pick-up or(and) delivery location.

If moving from or to Condo inform your Property manager and find out if Certificate of Insurance is required from movers and/or elevator reservation needed.

Any hazardous materials should not be handled by your mover. Drain off fuel tanks if there are any among items that are going to be transported.

Empty out the drawers into boxes and make sure that all boxes are not overweighed

If additional insurance of your stuff is required, make sure to discuss it with your movers at least a week prior to your move.

Inform your mover if there are stairs or elevator at pick up or (and) delivery and how far the movers will need to go from moving truck to your home.

Moving day

Carefully read and sign required legal documents. Ask your movers if you have any questions.

Show movers your home and check all items with the inventory. Inform movers if you have added or changed something in your inventory to adjust the price prior to loading.

After loading is done, double check if there is something left behind.

Tip movers if you think they deserve it.

You can download this checklist in PDF file to print out