Use this checklist to stay organised from the moment you decide to move until you're fully settled in your new home.
8 Weeks Before Moving - [ ] Set your moving budget (include all costs: movers, packing, new home setup) - [ ] Research and shortlist 4–5 verified movers on PackersBazaar.in - [ ] Get written quotes from at least 3 companies - [ ] Book the mover and confirm date in writing - [ ] Start decluttering — sell, donate, or discard items you don't need - [ ] Notify your landlord about vacating date (check your lease for notice period)
6 Weeks Before Moving - [ ] Start collecting packing materials (boxes, tape, bubble wrap) - [ ] Create a detailed inventory of all items being moved - [ ] Arrange transit insurance for valuables - [ ] Notify school/college of your child's transfer - [ ] Inform your employer of change of address
4 Weeks Before Moving - [ ] Begin packing non-essential items (books, off-season clothes, décor) - [ ] Label every box with contents and destination room - [ ] Arrange for vehicle transport if needed - [ ] Book professional cleaners for old home (if required by lease) - [ ] Notify bank of address change - [ ] Update address with income tax department
2 Weeks Before Moving - [ ] Pack most rooms except daily essentials - [ ] Confirm moving date and time with movers - [ ] Arrange parking permission for moving trucks - [ ] Prepare a "first night box" with essentials for your first night in the new home - [ ] Disconnect washing machine, refrigerator (defrost 24 hours before)
1 Week Before Moving - [ ] Complete all government address changes (Aadhaar, driving licence, voter ID) - [ ] Transfer or cancel utilities at old home - [ ] Set up utilities at new home (electricity, gas, internet) - [ ] Pack important documents in a separate, clearly labelled folder - [ ] Confirm new home access arrangements (keys, building access)
Moving Day - [ ] Be present for the entire loading process - [ ] Check every room, cupboard, and storage space before leaving - [ ] Take photos of old home condition before movers arrive - [ ] Get a signed inventory receipt from the moving crew - [ ] Keep all important documents, jewellery, and valuables with you - [ ] Take meter readings at both old and new homes
After the Move - [ ] Check inventory — report any damage within 24 hours in writing - [ ] Register yourself at the local police station (if required in your state) - [ ] Update subscription services (OTT, magazines, deliveries) - [ ] Meet your new neighbours and introduce yourself