How-To
The Ultimate Moving Checklist (8 Weeks Out to Move Day)
A week-by-week plan so nothing falls through the cracks — from booking movers to forwarding mail.
6 min read · Quote.global · June 5, 2026
8 weeks out
- Get 3 quotes and book your mover
- Start decluttering, room by room
- Begin using up frozen and pantry food
6 weeks out
- Order packing supplies (or confirm full-service includes them)
- Take inventory of valuables and photograph electronics
4 weeks out
- Submit USPS change of address
- Notify utilities, insurance, banks, schools
- Schedule transfer or cancellation of services
2 weeks out
- Pack non-essentials
- Confirm move-day logistics, parking, and elevator reservations
- Refill prescriptions
Moving week
- Pack an essentials box (medication, chargers, toiletries, change of clothes)
- Defrost the freezer
- Walk through the empty home before you leave
Frequently asked questions
When should I book movers?
6–8 weeks out for summer moves, 3–4 weeks out for off-season.
What goes in an essentials box?
Medication, phone chargers, toiletries, two days of clothes, important documents, and basic kitchen items.
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