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Moving checklist and budget - Copy

Changing house can be a thrilling experience, but moving can take a lot of effort. This list can help you to get started! Clone and edit it to fit your moving needs.

Frank Mastej
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8 Weeks

1

Notify landlord if you are renting

Legal
$0.00
8 Weeks
Me
2

Search for moving companies

Removalists
$0.00
8 Weeks
3

Start sorting and disposing

Declutter
$0.00
8 Weeks
Everyone
4

Get kids' school records organized

Kids
$0.00
8 Weeks
Me

When
6 Weeks

5

Buy boxes, supplies and markers

Preparation
$50.00
6 Weeks
Me
6

Notify electricity provider

Change of address
$0.00
6 Weeks
Me
7

Notify water provider

Change of address
$0.00
6 Weeks
Me
8

Notify phone provider

Change of address
$0.00
6 Weeks
Me
9

Notify gas provider

Change of address
$0.00
6 Weeks
Me
10

Notify internet provider

Change of address
$0.00
6 Weeks
Me
11

Notify cable TV provider

Change of address
$0.00
6 Weeks
Me
12

Get quotations from moving companies

Removalists
$0.00
6 Weeks
13

Check your insurance

Legal
$0.00
6 Weeks
54

Organize a sale

Declutter
$0.00
6 Weeks
Everyone

When
4 Weeks

14

Use up things you don't want to move

Declutter
$0.00
4 Weeks
Everyone
15

Take measurements in the new house

New house check
$0.00
4 Weeks
16

Choose moving company

Removalists
$1,500.00
4 Weeks
Everyone
18

Begin packing

Declutter
$0.00
4 Weeks
Everyone
19

Mark every box with a label

Declutter
$0.00
4 Weeks
Everyone
20

Collect valuables in a safe box

Declutter
$0.00
4 Weeks
21

Notify employer

Change of address
$0.00
4 Weeks
Me
22

Notify bank

Change of address
$0.00
4 Weeks
Me
23

Notify credit card provider

Change of address
$0.00
4 Weeks
Me
24

Notify insurance

Change of address
$0.00
4 Weeks
Me
25

Notify social security

Change of address
$0.00
4 Weeks
Me
26

Notify car registration

Change of address
$0.00
4 Weeks
Me
27

Notify voter registration

Change of address
$0.00
4 Weeks
Me
28

Notify loyalty card providers

Change of address
$0.00
4 Weeks
Me
29

Notify clubs or associations

Change of address
$0.00
4 Weeks
Me
30

Transfer medical records

Change of address
$5.00
4 Weeks
Everyone
31

Redirect mail

Change of address
$10.00
4 Weeks
Me
32

Redirect magazines or other subscriptions

Change of address
$0.00
4 Weeks
Me
34

Book final read of gas and electric meters

Preparation
$0.00
4 Weeks
Me
55

If renting, arrange inspections

Preparation
$0.00
4 Weeks

When
2 Weeks

17

Organize transport for pets

Pets
$70.00
2 Weeks
33

Ask back for lent items

Declutter
$0.00
2 Weeks
Me
35

Return borrowed items

Declutter
$0.00
2 Weeks
Me
36

Collect documents for fixed appliances

Declutter
$0.00
2 Weeks
37

Ask for a day off work on the moving day

Preparation
$0.00
2 Weeks
38

Collect dry cleaning

Declutter
$50.00
2 Weeks
Me

When
1 Week

39

Pack suitcases

Declutter
$0.00
1 Week
40

Prepare a bag with first-days useful goods

Preparation
$0.00
1 Week
41

Get a cooler for the moving day

Preparation
$30.00
1 Week
42

Confirm details with moving company

Removalists
$0.00
1 Week
53

Clean the house completely

Old house check
$20.00
1 Week
Everyone