Where to start? As you glance around the home you’re leaving, the scope of the task can be overwhelming. Don’t stress— we’ve put together a checklist to guide you step by step to transform your move from chaos to calm.

Moving Checklist

8 to 6 Weeks Before the Move

• Start Sorting Your Belongings: Decide what you want to keep, sell, donate, or recycle. For items you’re unsure about or don’t need immediately, consider a self-storage space.
• Get Moving Quotes: Compare services and book your movers in advance.
• Notify Your Landlord or Property Manager of Your Departure, if Necessary.
• Reserve a Storage Space: If you need temporary storage for your belongings, contact us to book your self-storage unit.

Prepare an Inventory of Items to Move or Store.

• 6 to 4 Weeks Before the Move
• Handle Administrative Formalities: Plan for the cancellation and transfer of your subscriptions (electricity, water, internet, etc.).
• Order Packing Supplies: Purchase boxes of various sizes, tape, bubble wrap, and markers for labeling.
• Start Packing Non-Essential Items: Books, off-season clothes, decorative items, etc. Consider temporarily storing bulky items in a self-storage unit.
• Donate or Sell Unused Items: If some items are no longer needed, organize a sale or make donations.

4 to 2 Weeks Before the Move

• Continue Packing: Tackle the less frequently used rooms and pack boxes systematically (according to their destination rooms).
• Label Each Box: Clearly indicate the contents and the room it should go to in your new home.
• Arrange for the Moving of Bulky Items: If you need to store furniture or large appliances, plan their transport to one of our secure storage spaces.
• Notify Administration of Your Change of Address: Inform the postal service for mail forwarding, the cantonal population office, and your local automobile service.
• Update Your Subscriptions: Notify your energy, internet, and other service providers of your change of address.

2 Weeks Before the Move

• Prepare Moving Boxes: Reserve some boxes for essential items you’ll need until the last moment (clothes, toiletries, etc.).
• Clean Your New Home: If possible, do a general clean before your arrival to make settling in easier.
• Confirm Date and Time with Movers: Ensure everything is in order and inform them of any items to be stored in self-storage, if necessary.

1 Week Before the Move

• Finish Packing: Pack the last remaining items, leaving aside essentials for the final days.
• Disassemble Furniture: Start disassembling furniture that can be dismantled while keeping necessary parts for the last few days.
• Prepare a Survival Kit for Moving Day: Include toiletries, change of clothes, food, and drinks for moving day.

2 to 3 Days Before the Move

• Confirm Details with Movers: Double-check the details of transport and temporary storage.
• Clean the Old Home: If possible, start cleaning your old home to avoid doing it at the last minute.
• Empty the Refrigerator and Freezer: Consume or donate remaining food and unplug appliances.

On Moving Day

• Check Boxes: Ensure all your boxes are labeled and ready to be loaded onto the truck.
• Give Instructions to Movers: Indicate which boxes go directly to the new home and which need to be stored temporarily.
• Do a Final Walkthrough of the Old Home: Make sure nothing has been left behind and all windows and doors are securely closed.

After the Move

• Check that Everything Arrived in Good Condition: Verify that your belongings have arrived safely at your new home or storage unit.
• Unpack Gradually: Start with essential boxes and take your time to settle in. You can retrieve items from self-storage as needed.
• Update Your Contacts: Inform friends, family, bank, and other organizations of your new address.