Moving Day Checklist
The ultimate game plan for moving day. From managing the moving crew and packing your first-night survival kit, to the final meter photo sweep.
The "Open First" Box
Check off these 8 items as you pack your clear plastic bin. When you arrive exhausted at your new residence, this box guarantees you have everything for night one.
Clean Bed Sheets & Pillows
Making your bed first means when exhaustion hits at 10 PM, your bed is already made.
Toilet Paper (2 rolls) & Hand Soap
Essential the second you arrive at the new place.
Shower Curtain & Clean Bath Towels
Empty rentals never have a shower curtain; you will want a hot shower.
Phone & Laptop Chargers + Extension Cord
Keep devices powered for delivery calls and logistics.
Box Cutter, Scissors & Duct Tape
Needed immediately to begin opening priority boxes.
Prescription Medications & Basic First Aid
Band-aids for minor moving cuts, ibuprofen for sore muscles.
Trash Bags & Paper Towels
For instant unpacking debris and counter wipe downs.
Pet Food, Leash & Water Bowl
Keep pets fed and calm during the initial arrival chaos.
Mover Tipping Calculator
Cash tips are customary in the US moving industry. Calculate exact cash needed for separate envelopes.
per individual envelope
- Photograph electric, gas & water meters before locking doors.
- Return all physical keys, mailbox keys, and garage clickers.
- Get a dated, signed key handover acknowledgment slip from landlord.