A calm moving day starts weeks before the truck arrives. Use this Victoria moving checklist to organize bookings, packing, utilities and building access without leaving everything until the final weekend.
Eight weeks before moving
- Choose your moving date and request quotes.
- Sort belongings into keep, donate, sell and dispose piles.
- Confirm possession dates and elevator availability.
- Create a folder for estimates, receipts and building instructions.
Four weeks before moving
- Book your moving company and confirm the crew size.
- Begin packing rooms you use least.
- Arrange storage, cleaning or junk removal if needed.
- Notify utilities, insurers and important service providers.
One week before moving
- Finish most packing and label boxes by room.
- Reserve parking and reconfirm elevators.
- Separate medications, documents and valuables.
- Confirm addresses, start time and phone numbers.
Moving-day essentials
Keep keys, chargers, basic tools, cleaning supplies, snacks and an overnight bag with you. Walk through both locations with the crew leader and point out fragile, heavy or high-priority items before loading begins.
Before the truck leaves
Check closets, cupboards, storage lockers, patios and garages. At the new home, confirm furniture placement and inspect the truck before signing off.
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