Moving Checklist

A complete guide to help you organize your move effectively, reduce stress, and ensure nothing is overlooked. Whether you’re relocating a home, vehicle, or office, this checklist will walk you through everything you need to do before, during, and after your move.

1 Month Before the Move

• Decide on your final moving date
• Research and finalize a professional moving company like Ideal Car Transport
• Take inventory of all belongings, including furniture, electronics, and vehicles
• Begin sorting and decluttering items you no longer need
• Donate, sell, or discard unused or unwanted items
• Inform your current landlord or housing society about the move
• Schedule time off work if needed for moving days
• Collect original documents like IDs, contracts, insurance, bank records
• Organize all moving-related paperwork in one folder (quotes, receipts, documents)
• Arrange for pet relocation if needed
• Begin collecting packing materials: boxes, tape, bubble wrap, markers
• Check if your new location requires permissions for parking or moving

3 Weeks Before the Move

• Start packing items you don’t use regularly (books, seasonal clothes, decor)
• Label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to
• Photograph valuable items for insurance purposes
• Get written quotes and confirmation from Ideal Car Transport
• Inform schools, colleges, and tuition centres about the address change
• Transfer or disconnect services like DTH, broadband, gas, and landline
• Make a list of people and organizations to notify about your new address
• Arrange for temporary accommodation if there’s a gap between moving out and in
• If moving a vehicle, clean it, check documents, and remove personal items

2 Weeks Before the Move

• Pack important documents, jewelry, and valuables separately for personal transport
• Notify the bank, insurance companies, and utility providers of the address change
• Arrange cleaning services for your current residence
• Back up all important digital files from laptops, phones, and hard drives
• Disassemble large furniture, label the parts, and store screws safely
• Arrange for packaging of fragile or specialty items (TVs, glassware, antiques)
• Create a box of tools and essentials for setup at the new place
• Confirm elevator booking and moving hours with the apartment or building

1 Week Before the Move

• Finish most of the packing except for daily-use items
• Pack a personal travel bag with clothes, toiletries, chargers, medications
• Label all remaining boxes and check for loose or open packaging
• Empty and defrost the refrigerator, washing machine, and water purifier
• Collect vehicle documents, spare keys, PUC, insurance for car/bike transport
• Confirm final arrangements and timings with Ideal Car Transport
• Create a simple floor plan for where items will go in your new home
• Inform neighbors and society management about the move
• Get a first aid kit ready and store it in an accessible place

2 Days Before the Move

• Confirm arrival time and contacts with the moving company
• Prepare cash or UPI payment if needed for tolls or last-minute expenses
• Double-check that all electronics are unplugged and packed safely
• Keep your personal luggage, documents, and valuables separately
• Do a complete walk-through to ensure nothing is left behind
• Finish all perishable food or give it away
• Recheck packing list against your inventory

Moving Day

• Be present when the Ideal Car Transport team arrives
• Supervise loading of all goods, confirm box count with checklist
• Make sure all fragile boxes are placed upright and handled carefully
• Lock all windows and doors after final inspection
• Hand over keys if vacating rented property
• Carry ID proofs and essential documents with you
• Stay in touch with the transport coordinator for updates during transit
• Ensure vehicle pickup is smooth and proper inspection is done before handover

After the Move

• Inspect your goods immediately on arrival for any damage or missing items
• Guide movers while unloading and placing items in their respective rooms
• Start unpacking essentials like kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom items
• Reconnect internet, electricity, gas, and water supply at your new home
• Dispose of packing waste responsibly or request pickup service
• Update your address on Aadhaar, PAN, driver’s license, voter ID, banks
• Introduce yourself to new neighbors and check society rules if applicable
• Leave a review of your experience with Ideal Car Transport
• Begin settling in and make a note of repairs or utility installations needed