Start with the plan
Apartment moves come with a few extra details: lease notice, elevator bookings, parking rules and key handover. Use this timeline as a starting point, and bring forward any deadline set by your lease or building.
6 Weeks Before Moving
- Start Sorting: Go through your belongings and decide what to keep, donate, or discard.
- Research Moving Companies: Begin gathering quotes from trusted companies like Mr. Box Moving & Storage.
- Create a Moving Binder: Keep all your moving documents in one place, including quotes, receipts, and inventory lists.
4 Weeks Before Moving
- Check Your Notice: Provide written notice by the deadline in your lease; this may be earlier than four weeks before moving.
- Gather Packing Supplies: Collect boxes, tape, markers, and bubble wrap.
- Begin Packing: Start with non-essential items and label each box with its contents and destination room.
2 Weeks Before Moving
- Change Your Address: Update your address with the post office, banks, and subscription services.
- Transfer Utilities: Schedule disconnection of current utilities and set up new ones at your new apartment.
- Confirm Moving Details: Double-check all arrangements with your moving company.
1 Week Before Moving
- Pack a Moving Day Kit: Include essentials like toiletries, snacks, and important documents.
- Finish Packing: Ensure all items are packed and labeled. Keep valuables with you.
- Clean Your Apartment: Tidy up to meet any lease requirements and ensure a smooth handover.
Moving Day
- Meet the Movers: Be present to guide the movers and answer any questions.
- Final Walkthrough: Check every room, closet, and cabinet to ensure nothing is left behind.
- Lock Up: Secure your old apartment and hand over the keys as agreed.
Before you finish
Keep your keys, documents and first-night essentials with you. Before leaving, check the rooms and cupboards once more and take photos of the apartment’s condition.