San Jose Moving Checklist

Moving Checklist

The words “San Jose Moving” represent one of the most stressful things you will do in your lifetime. Whether you have hired a Professional Moving Company or are doing it yourself doesn’t matter. Everything you own being moved from one location to another. Whether you are moving cross-country or cross-town doesn’t matter either its equally as stressful. The key to it being less stressful is to be as organized as possible. Keeping a list is very helpful when you have so many things to do. Below is a checklist that you can use as a guideline for your list and can help get you started with your planning.

Local Moving Checklist:
6-8 Weeks Before Moving Day

Schedule Estimate with a San Jose Moving Company (if using)
Reserve rental truck if moving yourself
Change Address with Magazine Subscriptions & Credit Cards
Fill out change of address information with Post Office

5-6 Weeks Before Moving Day

Start sorting out unwanted items for donation, recycle, throw away or garage sale
Start using up perishables foods
Arrange for special transportation for your pets (if needed)
Arrange daycare for children and pets for day of move (if needed)

3-4 Weeks Before Moving Day

Schedule Moving Company (if using). If you know the exact date soon than this book it! The sooner you schedule the better to ensure you get your preferred date.
Hold a Garage Sale. Anything you don’t sell, donate to a local charity (do not put it back in your house).
Stock up on Moving Boxes and packing materials (paper, tape)
Contact Utility companies to schedule cut off and start new service
TIP: Schedule disconnect for day after you move out and connect at new location day before moving day (PGE, Water/Garbage/Cable)
Start Packing

1-2 Week Before Moving Day

Clean Lawn Mower & Gardening tool.
Drain gas and oil from power equipment and motorcycles
Schedule cleaning company to come on day of move

2-3 Days Before Moving Day

Packing should be DONE
Pack a box of essentials. Things you will need right away at new location
Each person should pack an overnight bag of personal items.
If applicable, schedule an appointment with the Landlord to look at your place to make arrangements for return of cleaning deposit

Moving Day

Do a walk through after everything has been loaded into the truck but before the truck leaves to make sure you got everything. Check closets, cupboards, attic and backyard.
Make sure all lights and remaining appliances are turned off
Take out garbage
Confirm with driver if using a Moving Company that they have unloaded address, cross street and your cell phone number.

Moving doesn’t have to be stressful. Remember it’s all in the planning.