Ultimate Moving Checklist: 

I. Pre-Move Planning (8-6 Weeks Before)

1. Inventory & Decluttering

• ✅ Room-by-Room Audit: valuable for insurance records.

• 🗑️ Declutter Ruthlessly: Sell/donate unused items (save 20% on packing costs).

2. Budgeting

• 📊 Hidden Cost Alert: Factor in parking permits, pet relocation, & storage.

3. Service Provider Selection

• 🔍 Vet Relocators:

  • Verify GST-registered businesses.

  • Demand binding quotes (no verbal estimates).

II. Packing Protocol (4-2 Weeks Before)

4. Material Mastery

Glassware: Double-walled boxes + bubble wrapNewspaper

Electronics: Anti-static foam + original box packing

Artwork: Custom crates + acid-free paperPlastic wrap (traps humidity)

5. Room-by-Room Strategy

• Kitchen:

  • Pack spices in ziplock bags (prevent spills).

  • Use linens to pad fragile dishes.

• Home Office:

  • Backup data to cloud before dismantling PCs.

  • Remove ink cartridges from printers.

6. Labeling Hacks

• 📝 Content Details: Write "FRAGILE: Grandma’s Porcelain" – not just "Fragile".

• 🔄 Unpack Priority: Mark "Open First" boxes with essentials (meds, toiletries, chargers).

III. Moving Week Essentials (7 Days Out)

7. Admin & Logistics

• 📑 Document Safe: Keep IDs, property papers, and moving contracts in a fireproof pouch.

• 🐾 Pet/Child Care: Arrange daycare – 68% fewer stress incidents.

8. Pre-Move Cleaning

• 🧼 Defrost Fridge: 48+ hours pre-move to prevent leaks.

• 🧴 Drain Equipment: Garden hoses, fuel from lawnmowers.

IV. Moving Day Playbook

9. Crew Coordination

• ⏰ Early Start: Begin by 10 AM to avoid traffic delays.

• 📸 Pre-Load Inspection: Photograph truck interiors to note pre-existing damage.

10. Essential Survival Kit

Pack a separate bag with:

• 🧻 Toilet paper + disposable cutlery

• 💊 Medications

• 🔧 Basic tools (screwdriver, scissors)

• 💵 Cash for emergencies

V. Settling In (Post-Move)

11. Unpacking Strategy

• 🚪 Room Order: Kitchen > Bathrooms > Bedrooms > Living > Others.

• ♻️ Eco-Unpacking: Reuse boxes/storage via Trusted Agarwal™’s Free Pickup Program.

12. Security Setup

• 🔒 Day 1 Priorities:

  1. Change door locks.

  2. Install security cameras.

VI. Specialized Relocation Guides

13. International Moves

• 📜 Document Checklist:

  • Notarized inventory list

  • Carnet for temporary imports

  • Pet vaccination records

• 🌍 Cultural Prep: Research outlet voltages, local customs bans.

14. Office Relocation

• 💼 Business Continuity:

  • Migrate servers Friday PM → restore Sunday AM.

  • Notify clients 4 weeks ahead via email/SMS.