Interactive Moving Checklist | Precision Movers Chicago

8 Weeks Before Moving

Research moving companies and get at least three estimates

Create a moving budget

Sort and declutter every room – donate, sell, or discard

Notify your landlord or real estate agent (if applicable)

Start a moving folder for contracts, receipts, and important papers

Book your moving company and confirm the date

Order packing supplies (boxes, tape, bubble wrap, markers)

Begin packing off‑season clothing and rarely used items

Notify schools, doctors, and service providers about your move

Measure furniture and doorways at your new home

Change your address with USPS and update subscriptions

Transfer utilities (water, gas, electric, internet) to your new address

Pack the kitchen, leaving only daily essentials

Label all boxes with room and contents

Arrange storage if there's a gap between move‑out and move‑in

Confirm details with your moving company (crew size, arrival window)

Defrost the freezer and clean out the refrigerator

Pack a suitcase with clothes and toiletries for move week

Take photos of electronics setups for easy reassembly

Dispose of hazardous materials that cannot be moved

Pack your essentials box (chargers, meds, important docs, basic tools)

Secure parking permits for the moving truck if required

Disassemble remaining furniture and protect floors

Do a final sweep of all closets, cabinets, and outdoor areas

Charge your phone and have the mover's contact handy

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