{"id":4246,"date":"2020-08-25T13:00:08","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moving.tips\/?p=4246"},"modified":"2021-01-25T09:37:14","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T09:37:14","slug":"local-moving-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moving.tips\/pre-move-tips\/local-moving-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Local moving checklist: Essential tasks for a local move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Local moves are less complicated than long-distance relocations, so they require less planning and less preparation. You\u2019re familiar with the area (so you don\u2019t need to make extensive researches), there is less paperwork to deal with (so you don\u2019t need to retrieve, update, and change so many documents), and your belongings need to travel only a short distance (so you don\u2019t need to survive without most of your items for several days and the relocation risks are much smaller). What\u2019s more, you can visit your new house or apartment frequently before the actual relocation (just make sure you rent or buy your new place a couple of weeks before moving out of your current residence), so you can get your new home completely ready for moving in and relocate some of your belongings ahead of time, making things faster and easier on moving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite all these distance-related advantages however, there are still many important relocation tasks to be completed when moving locally. You still need to pack your belongings and find a way to transport them to your hew place, change your address and transfer utilities, etc. Overlooking an essential moving task or underestimating the time you need to complete a moving chore will result in major setbacks &#8211; and may even ruin your local moving experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid such problems, you need a reliable local moving checklist to guide through the entire relocation process, help you keep track of your progress, and ensure you don\u2019t forget anything important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a detailed moving checklist for a local move that will help you plan, organize, and perform your short-distance relocation in the easiest and most efficient way possible.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"anchor_option-line\"><div class=\"mmr_option-line\"><button class=\"save_list disabled btn_savelist\" ><i class=\"fa fa-save\"><\/i> Save List on Page<span class=\"tooltip\">Unlock with email<\/span><span class=\"saved-msg\">Checklist Saved<\/span><\/button><button class=\"print_all_lists disabled btn_printlist\" ><i class=\"fa fa-print\"><\/i> Print List<span class=\"tooltip\">Unlock with email<\/span><\/button><button class=\"emailme_list disabled btn_emailmeList\"><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\"><\/i> Email This List<span class=\"tooltip\">Unlock with email<\/span><\/button>\r\n\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"mmr-checklist\" data-checklist=\"checklist_4246\"><form class=\"todo-list ftu\"><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 weeks before your move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning a local move is simpler than planning a cross-country move, so six weeks should be enough to organize your short-distance relocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=1><label for=1 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Start searching for an appropriate new home<\/strong> for you and your family (unless you\u2019re moving because you\u2019ve found the perfect new home, of course). Explore your new area, locate key places in the vicinity, find the local hotspots, and get a sense of the community life;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=2><label for=2 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Start decluttering your home for moving<\/strong> &#8211; get rid of damaged items, worn-out items, outgrown items, duplicate items, useless items, and items you don\u2019t really like;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=3><label for=3 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Decide<\/strong> <strong>if you\u2019re going to perform a self-move or use professional moving services<\/strong>. Make sure you <a href=\"\/moving-cost-estimator\/\">fill out a moving quote<\/a> before making your final decision &#8211; so you know how much it would cost you to hire local movers for your relocation;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=4><label for=4 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i>If you decide to use professional moving help, <strong>start looking for a reputable local moving company<\/strong> \u2013 ask for recommendations, read moving reviews, check the movers\u2019 ratings with the BBB, etc.;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=5><label for=5 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i>Assess your finances and<strong> set up a moving budget<\/strong>.<\/label><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 weeks before your move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When moving locally, most of your moving preparations will take place in the last month before your relocation &#8211; and some of the most important moving tasks will need to be completed about 4 weeks prior to your relocation date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=7><label for=7 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Ensure local moving help<\/strong> &#8211; <em>If you\u2019re going to hire professional movers<\/em>, request on-site price estimates from three or four local moving companies that seem to best suit your relocation needs and requirements. Compare the offers (not only the prices, but also the services and conditions) and <a href=\"\/pre-move-tips\/what-to-know-when-hiring-local-movers\/\">choose the best local movers<\/a> for you. Book your move without delay; <em>If you\u2019re going to perform a DIY-move<\/em>, let your friends know that you\u2019re moving and ask them for help. Research the truck rental companies in your area and reserve an appropriate size moving vehicle for the day of your move;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=8><label for=8 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i>If you\u2019re moving out of a rented property, <strong>notify your landlord<\/strong> and review your renter\u2019s moving out responsibilities;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=9><label for=9 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Make a moving binder<\/strong> where to keep all your moving-related documents;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=10><label for=10 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i>If your new home is located in a different school district or in a different school zone, your children will have to change schools.<strong> Collect their school records <\/strong>from their current educational institution and<strong> apply to the new school<\/strong>;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=11><label for=11 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i>If your new home is located far from your old address and your doctor\u2019s office, you may need\/want to find a new family physician.<strong> Start looking for a good doctor <\/strong>in your new area and <strong>collect yours and your family\u2019s medical records<\/strong>;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=12><label for=12 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Choose an appropriate property to buy\/rent<\/strong> (unless you have already done so) and try to get the keys to your future home as soon as possible;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=13><label for=13 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Make a floor plan of your new home <\/strong>so you know which of your old items will fit in and what new items you\u2019ll need to get for your new place;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=14><label for=14 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Decide which of your belongings you\u2019re going to take to your new home<\/strong> and make a moving inventory of the items you intend to relocate.<\/label><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 weeks before your move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As moving day approaches, the tasks on your checklist for moving locally become more and more challenging:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=16><label for=16 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Change your address with the USPS<\/strong> and inform everyone you have dealings with of your new address;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=17><label for=17 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Get any necessary repairs<\/strong> <strong>to your new property<\/strong> <strong>underway <\/strong>(as well as any desired renovation projects);<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=18><label for=18 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Hold a garage sale<\/strong> or list unwanted items for sale online;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=19><label for=19 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Get packing supplies <\/strong>&#8211; buy new moving boxes and quality wrapping and padding materials for your more valuable and more delicate items and see if you can get free packing supplies for the rest of your belongings (do not forget the packing containers (suitcases, bags, baskets, buckets, etc.) and cushioning materials (old clothes, sheets, blankets, towels, etc.) you already have at home);<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=20><label for=20 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Start packing<\/strong> &#8211; pre-pack rarely used items, specialized items, out-of-season items, and everything else you won\u2019t need until moving day.<\/label><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 weeks before your move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a fortnight before the Big day, you need to finalize your local moving plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=22><label for=22 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Donate unwanted items<\/strong> you couldn\u2019t sell (or don\u2019t want to sell) to local charities;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=23><label for=23 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Transfer utilities<\/strong> &#8211; when moving locally, you\u2019ll most probably only need to notify your current service providers of your new address. Have the utilities in your old home turned off on the day after moving day and the utilities in your new home turned on a few days before move-in day (so you have electricity and water when cleaning the place);<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=24><label for=24 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Pack the storage areas in your home<\/strong> and most of your non-essential possessions (artwork, decorations, books, hobby materials, etc.);<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=25><label for=25 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Set aside the items that will be packed in your essentials box<\/strong> and the valuables you\u2019re going to take with you;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=26><label for=26 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Reserve a parking place for the moving truck<\/strong> in front of your current home and in front of your new one, as well as an elevator (if you live in or if you\u2019re moving into an apartment building) for the time of your move;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=27><label for=27 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Arrange moving day child care and pet care <\/strong>(if applicable) &#8211; arrange for a family member (or a trusted friend) to take care of your children and pets on moving day. If that\u2019s not possible, hire a babysitter.<\/label><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 week before moving day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The last week in your old home will be packed with emotions &#8211; and hard work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=29><label for=29 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Contact your chosen local moving company<\/strong> to confirm the details of your move and make sure everything is going according to plan. If friends and family have agreed to help you on moving day, confirm that they\u2019re still available and, if necessary, make alternative plans;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=30><label for=30 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Say your goodbyes<\/strong> &#8211; organize a moving away party for your neighbors and say goodbye to your old home;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=31><label for=31 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Start packing in earnest<\/strong> &#8211; box up everything you don\u2019t need on a daily basis;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=32><label for=32 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Deep clean your new home <\/strong>(provided that the repairs\/renovations are completed) and start relocating your pre-packed items (take a load in your car every time you go to your new place to perform a task there).<\/label><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 days before moving day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to complete your moving preparations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=34><label for=34 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Finish packing<\/strong> &#8211; pack all your remaining items, including electronics and kitchen items;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=35><label for=35 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Prepare the furniture and appliances<\/strong> you\u2019re going to take to your new place for moving &#8211; disassemble larger furniture (except for beds), disconnect, empty, and clean appliances, etc.;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=36><label for=36 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Pack your essentials box<\/strong> and all the items you\u2019re going to transport yourself (valuables, non-allowable items, etc.);<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=37><label for=37 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Deep clean your old home <\/strong>&#8211; you\u2019ll have to give the place a final sweep after all your items have been loaded on the moving truck, but you can take care of the more time-consuming cleaning tasks (cleaning the windows, cleaning the bathroom, etc.) in advance.<\/label><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Moving day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When moving locally, move-out day is also move-in day &#8211; so your moving tasks will be double:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=39><label for=39 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Get ready for the big day<\/strong> &#8211; have a good night\u2019s rest, wake up early in the morning, put on comfortable clothes appropriate for the current weather conditions, and enjoy a cup of coffee and a healthy breakfast;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=40><label for=40 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Pack up the last of your belongings <\/strong>and disassemble any remaining furniture;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=41><label for=41 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Ensure safety<\/strong> &#8211; take measures to prevent property damage and avoid accidents and injuries on moving day. Keep kids and pets away from the moving chaos;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=42><label for=42 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Load your vehicle<\/strong> &#8211; take your essentials and valuables, as well as any hazardous and perishable materials the movers won\u2019t load on the moving truck for safety reasons. Let house plants and pets stay in the home until the last possible moment;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=43><label for=43 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Meet the movers<\/strong>, show them around, give them all the necessary information, and review the required paperwork. Stay around, so your moving helpers can easily get to you if they have any questions. Provide some snacks and drinks if the moving job will take more than 3-4 hours;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=44><label for=44 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i>If you\u2019re moving with friends\u2019 help,<strong> let everyone know exactly what they\u2019re supposed to do <\/strong>and supervise the process. Provide refreshments and make moving day as fun as possible;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=45><label for=45 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Give your old house or apartment a final cleaning<\/strong>;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=46><label for=46 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Do a final walk-through of your old home <\/strong>&#8211; check for forgotten items, make sure the heating\/AC, water, and lights are off, close the windows and lock the doors;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=47><label for=47 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Get to your new place before the movers<\/strong>, check the delivered boxes against your inventory list, and have your items taken directly to the rooms where they belong;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=48><label for=48 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Pay for the moving services and tip the movers<\/strong> if they did a good job;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=49><label for=49 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Unpack your open-first boxes<\/strong>, set up your furniture, and connect the appliances;<\/label><\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"todo-wrap\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=50><label for=50 class=\"todo\"><i class=\"fa fa-check\"><\/i><strong>Take care of your kids and pets<\/strong> &#8211; 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