Shifting a home involves hundreds of small tasks. Without a plan, it is easy to forget something important. Use this checklist to stay organised from the day you decide to move until the last box is unpacked.
4 weeks before the move
- Fix your moving date and confirm it with your landlord or society.
- Get quotes from two or three professional packers and movers and compare what is included.
- Start decluttering – donate, sell or discard items you no longer use.
- Collect important documents and keep them in a separate folder.
2 weeks before the move
- Book your movers and ask for the booking confirmation in writing.
- Arrange transit insurance for valuable goods.
- Inform your bank, school, employer, gas, electricity and internet providers about the new address.
- Begin packing rarely used items such as off-season clothes and decor.
The week of the move
- Label every box with the room name and a short list of contents.
- Keep a small bag with essentials: medicines, chargers, toiletries, a change of clothes.
- Defrost the refrigerator and drain washing machine hoses a day before.
- Take photos of electronics and furniture before they are packed.
On moving day
Be present when the team arrives. Walk through each room with the supervisor, check the inventory list and confirm fragile items. Before the truck leaves, do a final round of cupboards and lofts so nothing is left behind.
After the move
Unpack the essentials first, check your goods against the inventory and report any damage to the movers immediately. Update your address on identity documents and subscriptions, and meet your new neighbours.
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Our packing and relocation experts share practical tips drawn from thousands of moves across India.
