The Ultimate Moving Checklist Pro

8 Weeks Before Moving Day

• ✔️ Research and book a reliable moving company in Vancouver or Coquitlam, such as JJ Moving Solutions.
• ✔️ Start decluttering your home — donate or sell unwanted items to lighten your load.
• ✔️ Create a moving binder or digital folder to organize important documents, receipts, and your inventory list.
• ✔️ Notify your landlord or strata about your planned moving date.
• ✔️ Arrange utility disconnections and new service connections for your new home.
• ✔️ Request a floor plan of your new home; measure doors and rooms to ensure furniture fits.
• ✔️ Book elevator access and parking for your moving truck if applicable.

6 Weeks Before Moving Day

• ✔️ Gather packing supplies like boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and permanent markers.
• ✔️ Inform schools about your move and arrange for transfer of school records if needed.
• ✔️ Review your insurance policies and update as needed for your move.
• ✔️ Take photos of valuables and record serial numbers for insurance purposes.
• ✔️ Create a “change of address” list including family, friends, and important services.
• ✔️ Schedule time off work for moving and preparation.

4 Weeks Before Moving Day

• ✔️ Begin packing non-essential items like seasonal clothing and décor.
• ✔️ Label boxes clearly with contents and the room they belong to.
• ✔️ Notify utilities and service providers about your move dates.
• ✔️ Arrange for special moving considerations such as pet care or moving large items.

2 Weeks Before Moving Day

• ✔️ Confirm your booking with your moving company in Vancouver or Coquitlam.
• ✔️ Pack a suitcase or bag with essentials you'll need for the first few days in your new home.
• ✔️ Clean appliances, defrost the fridge, and prepare electronics for moving.
• ✔️ Prepare valuables and important documents to move personally.

1 Week Before Moving Day

• ✔️ Finish packing all remaining items except essentials.
• ✔️ Confirm elevator bookings and moving truck parking again.
• ✔️ Prepare your new home for move-in by cleaning and setting up utilities.
• ✔️ Check your inventory list and double-check all packed boxes.

Moving Day

• ✔️ Greet your movers and provide any necessary instructions or directions.
• ✔️ Do a final walkthrough of your old home to ensure nothing is left behind.
• ✔️ Ensure all boxes and items are properly loaded onto the moving truck.
• ✔️ Keep important documents and valuables with you during the move.