Your move doesn’t start on moving day.
It starts 30 days before. Most moving problems — not enough boxes, building permits not arranged, address changes missed, total chaos on day one — happen because everything was left for the last minute.
This checklist breaks the process into weekly phases so you have a clear plan: what to book, what to pack first, what to confirm with building management, and what to have ready for move day.

Week 4 — Plan and book

• Confirm your moving date and book your loading and unloading service.
• Notify your building or landlord and check for time or access restrictions.
• Do a full inventory of what you’re moving, donating, or discarding.
• Get boxes, Blankets & Wrap, and packing supplies.
• Update your address with essential services (bank, employer, postal service).

Week 3 — Start packing non-essentials

• Pack decorative items, books, collections, and anything you don’t use daily.
• Label every box with its contents and destination room.
• Take photos of electronic connections before unplugging anything.
• Start clearing out drawers and closets you don’t use regularly.
• Discard, donate, or sell anything you’re not taking with you.

Week 2 — Tackle everyday items

• Pack seasonal clothing and items you won’t need this week.
• Reserve the elevator at both origin and destination buildings (if applicable).
• Verify parking or loading zone permit for moving day.
• Confirm all details with your moving company.
• Pack a first-night box with essentials: documents, chargers, toiletries, next-day clothes.

Week 1 — Final preparations

• Pack almost everything, leaving only what you need for the last few days.
• Clean and prepare the space to hand it over in good condition.
• Confirm the arrival time with your moving team.
• Make sure hallways and access points will be clear on moving day.
• Charge your phone and keep your moving company’s contact info handy.

The final 72 hours

• Finish packing everything.
• Empty all drawers and unplug appliances.
• Put your first-night box somewhere easy to grab.
• Confirm elevator reservation and building access.
• Get a good night’s sleep — move day goes much smoother when you’re rested.

Moving day

• Have everything ready before the team arrives: boxes closed, hallways clear.
• Set aside a no-move zone for personal items you’re keeping with you.
• Do a final walk-through of every room before leaving.
• Sign the service confirmation and verify everything arrived correctly.

Mini checklist by room

• Living room: sofa, TV, furniture, decor, lamps.
• Kitchen: appliances, utensils, non-perishable food.
• Bedrooms: clothes, mattress, nightstands, emptied drawers.
• Bathroom: toiletries, medications, towels.
• Home office: equipment, labeled cables, important documents.