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Moving guide

Moving Checklist: 8 Weeks to Move Day

A week-by-week plan for a smoother move, from the crew that runs moves across Central Virginia every week.

01

8 weeks out

  • Decide on your move date and how flexible it is.
  • Get quotes from movers — send photos or a video walkthrough so the quote is accurate.
  • Start a folder (paper or phone) for the lease, closing papers, quotes and receipts.
  • If you're moving for a new job, ask whether your employer covers moving costs.
02

6 weeks out

  • Book your movers. Month-end dates and summer weekends go first.
  • Go room by room and decide what's not coming. Sell, donate, or book junk removal.
  • Measure large furniture and the doorways at the new place.
  • If you have a piano, safe or other heavy item, mention it now so it's planned for.
03

4 weeks out

  • Start packing rooms you don't use every day: guest room, attic, holiday decorations.
  • Label every box with the room it's going to and a short list of what's inside.
  • Book elevators or loading docks if either building has them.
  • Schedule utility shut-off at the old place and start-up at the new place.
04

2 weeks out

  • Pack most of the house, leaving the kitchen and daily essentials.
  • Submit a change of address with USPS.
  • Confirm the date, arrival time and addresses with your movers.
  • Use up frozen food and pantry items you don't want to move.
05

1 week out

  • Pack the kitchen, keeping out a few plates, cups and a pan.
  • Pack a first-night box: sheets, towels, chargers, medications, toilet paper, basic tools.
  • Take apart anything you're comfortable with — or leave it to the crew.
  • Defrost and dry out the fridge and freezer if they're moving.
06

Day before

  • Finish packing and seal boxes.
  • Keep valuables, documents, medications and anything irreplaceable with you.
  • Check where the truck can park, and clear the path from the door.
07

Move day

  • Walk the home with the crew lead and point out fragile or heavy items.
  • Stay reachable by phone.
  • Do a final walk-through of every room, closet and cabinet before the truck leaves.
08

First week

  • Unpack the kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms first.
  • Update your address with the Virginia DMV — Virginia requires it within 30 days of moving.
  • Update your voter registration, bank, insurance and subscriptions.
  • Break down boxes and recycle them, or ask your movers to take them.

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