Let’s be honest, no one is really a fan of residential moving. Why should one be? You are going to undo all the efforts you’ve put into organizing and setting the house. But sometimes we have got no other option. You can minimize the stress related to household relocation by staying organized. Every process has some standard protocols which make it easier for you to execute the job.

Working with professional residential movers like Braha Movings during residential moving comes with a lot of benefits. One of the major benefits is the residential moving checklist that keeps you organized throughout the move. This is the only way to follow the standard residential moving protocols.

We have curated an 8-week printable checklist for you. Read further and explore what is there for you.

1. 8 weeks prior to the Residential Moving:

This is the time when you decide to make your Residential Relocation less of a chore. You have decided to sell your house or maybe have already signed the papers. It’s time to start the planning and preparation to get the ball rolling. Here’s what you need to do:

• Get a moving binder or Create a Digital file:

This the document where you can track everything. You can attach the inventory, important personal checklist, budget spreadsheets and any other document.

• Back up your files:

Start backing up your photos and important documents on the cloud. This is the way to make sure you don’t lose any data when your machines are disassembled

• Start Researching Moving Companies:

Research the qualities of the best residential movers. Start looking for moving companies as per the standard.

• Create a road map and inventory for packing:

You need to map out the execution of packing process beforehand. Take measurements of the furniture.Make a room to room inventory of things. Skim through the list and decide what items you don’t need. We will tell you in the next step what to do with the discarded items.

• Organize your budget:

Clear all the debts and pay all the bills before moving. You can not plan a moving budget if you have other payments pending.

2.6 Weeks Before the Move:

• Narrow down the list of residential movers:

Now that you are done researching,finalize 3-4 moving companies. Start exploring their rates and see if they have any discounts at the moment.

• Do small repairs:

Do you want to get your security deposit back? Good. So you better fix the small damages done to the house. Leave the house in a condition as it was when you got it.

• Reserve a Storage:

It is highly likely that you have to wait for the tenants to move out of your new house. There is no guarantee that they leave as soon as you move. It can take a week or two. During this time you need a secure place to keep your stuff. It is wise to reserve a storage facility beforehand.

3. 4 weeks before the move:

• Finalize a moving company:

You can not delay hiring the Household Moving Company any further. It’s is the time to shoot the bullet. Now is the time to :

1. Decide your moving budget
2. Ask the movers for an on-site estimate
3. Discuss the insurance policy
4. Decide a moving package
5. Get the quote and moving date

• Start packing:

Don’t wait for the moving company to pack everything for you. They are not responsible for the packing of your personal stuff. Decide what needs to be packed and what you still need till the day of moving.

• Decide a plan for your new house:

You can not organize the new house without a plan. Map out how the furniture is going to be placed in your new house.

4. 2 weeks before the move:

• Change your address:

It is important to change your postal address with USPS to get your mail and bills in time. If you don’t update your address someone else is going to pay your bills which is ethically wrong.

• Re-confirm the moving date with the mover:

It’s time to reassure you are moving on the decided date. Sometimes the dates may change either from the client side or due to movers commitment.

• Start disassembling and packing your furniture:

The movers will come and start disassembling the furniture. Your best is the last thing that is going to be disassembled.

• Organize a yard sale:

Sell or donate all the unnecessary items you have separated to cut your moving cost.

5. 1 week before the move:

• Clean the house:

Start cleaning the empty house. Deep clean the cushions, mattresses and draps that are going with you to the new house.

• Pack your suitcases:

Pack essential items that you can live of for one week.

• Finish all the packing before moving day:

At this stage everything should be ready for loading. Don’t leave anything for packing before moving day.

6. On the moving day

• Relax:

Don’t panic. The movers will do the job.All you need to do is wake up a bit early and witness how your stuff is going to be loaded.

• Order pizza for yourself and the movers:

It’s not nice to keep the movers starving. Order a pizza and some beverages to keep them energetic through out the move.

• Pack your car:

Load the small stuff for instance your suitcases in the car and get going.

Conclusion:

So this is the ultimate checklist for residential moving. To keep yourself stressfree during the move, follow each step and stay organized. If you are looking for the best household moving company, reach out to us today.