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.

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Olay Adebayo
Olay Adebayo
14th March 2017 in home & garden
Moving checklist and budget - Copy
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When
8 Weeks

When
6 Weeks

Start sorting and disposing

Category
Declutter
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
6 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Everyone
Start sorting and disposing

Start sorting your things and decide what to keep, sell or donate, recycle and dispose. You can later organize a garage sale for the things you want to sell.

Get kids' school records organized

Category
Kids
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
6 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Get kids' school records organized

Buy boxes, supplies and markers

Category
Preparation
Done
Cost
$50.00
When
6 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Buy boxes, supplies and markers

Notify electricity provider

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
6 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify electricity provider

Notify water provider

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
6 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify water provider

Notify phone provider

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
6 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify phone provider

Notify gas provider

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
6 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify gas provider

Notify internet provider

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
6 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify internet provider

Notify cable TV provider

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
6 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify cable TV provider

Get quotations from moving companies

Category
Removalists
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
6 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Get quotations from moving companies

Check your insurance

Category
Legal
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
6 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Check your insurance

Check if your insurance covers for home goods that may be damaged while moving as well as the insurance provided by the moving company. If no insurance is provided, consider purchasing one.

Organize a sale

Category
Declutter
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
6 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Everyone
Organize a sale

Whether online or physical, you can organize a sale of some of the items you think might be of interest for potential buyers. You can put your items on sale online through e-bay or facebook or you can organize a garage sale.

When
4 Weeks

Notify landlord if you are renting

Category
Legal
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify landlord if you are renting

Check your contract details to know the correct timing for notification.

Search for moving companies

Category
Removalists
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Search for moving companies

Use up things you don't want to move

Category
Declutter
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Everyone
Use up things you don't want to move

Take measurements in the new house

Category
New house check
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Take measurements in the new house

Take measurements in the new house to check whether furniture enters through the door and provide the moving company with this information.

Choose moving company

Category
Removalists
Done
Cost
$1,500.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Everyone
Choose moving company

Begin packing

Category
Declutter
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Everyone
Begin packing

Mark every box with a label

Category
Declutter
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Everyone
Mark every box with a label

The label should clearly list all the items stored in each box.

Collect valuables in a safe box

Category
Declutter
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Collect valuables in a safe box

Notify employer

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify employer

Notify bank

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify bank

Notify credit card provider

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify credit card provider

Notify insurance

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify insurance

Notify social security

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify social security

Notify car registration

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify car registration

Notify voter registration

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify voter registration

Notify loyalty card providers

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify loyalty card providers

Notify clubs or associations

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Notify clubs or associations

Transfer medical records

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$5.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Everyone
Transfer medical records

Forward medical records to new doctor or health-care facility.

Redirect mail

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$10.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Redirect mail

Set up a mail redirection service for postage to be forwarded to your new address.

Redirect magazines or other subscriptions

Category
Change of address
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Redirect magazines or other subscriptions

Set up a mail redirection service for postage to be forwarded to your new address.

Book final read of gas and electric meters

Category
Preparation
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
Me
Book final read of gas and electric meters

If renting, arrange inspections

Category
Preparation
Done
Cost
$0.00
When
4 Weeks
Who's responsible?
If renting, arrange inspections