Congratulations! You've got a big move coming up.
We know how stressful the moving process can be, so we've prepared a checklist to help you for the months, weeks, and days to come.
2 months out
Confirm your moving date
Book movers or ask friends & family to help
Arrange home insurance for your new home
Transfer school, medical records, financial, legal and vet records to your new home
Take measurements of your new home
Begin purging your belongings. Separate items to keep, donate or discard.
Pack what you can, one room at a time. Don’t forget to label your boxes with what’s inside and which room you want it to go to in your new place!
Discontinue or transfer utilities and essential services to your new address (E.g. hydro, gas, water, internet, phone, etc…)
Complete change of address at canadapost.ca or visit your local post office
Notify banks, postal office, credit card companies, etc. of your new address
If applicable, reserve elevator for move day
Start to use things that you don’t want to move – E.g. frozen or perishable food items, cleaning supplies, etc…
Create a floorplan for your new home and plan where you want to place your furniture
Separate valuables and fragile items that you will move yourself (E.g. TV, plants, etc…)
2 weeks out
Review plan with moving company
Confirm any services that might be required on moving day (E.g. cleaners, internet)
Take photos of valuable items just in case you need to file a claim in the event of damage during your move (furniture, appliances, etc…)
Assemble a folder of important info about your house for the next home owner
Call your utilities to take final readings and keep a copy of your bill or report
Trasfer utilities or connect new services online
1 week out
Make sure you label all of your boxes clearly, especially things you’ll need right away such as ‘bed linens’ – You’ll be eager to get a good night’s sleep!