Your moving checklist | ReviewMyMover

Step 1

6–8 weeks before

Create a room-by-room inventory and decide what to keep.Compare written estimates using the same inventory and services.Confirm pickup and delivery access, including stairs and elevators.Set a moving budget and keep your estimates together.

Step 2

3–4 weeks before

Book your mover and keep a copy of the agreed terms.Ask about delivery windows, packing, storage, and payment timing.Arrange building access and parking where needed.Start packing items you rarely use; label each carton by room.

Step 3

The final week

Confirm addresses, contact numbers, inventory changes, and timing.Pack an essentials bag for the time your belongings are in transit.Keep identification, medications, keys, and important paperwork with you.Make a separate plan for pets, plants, and items your mover cannot carry.

Step 4

Moving day

Walk through the inventory and handling instructions with the crew.Keep your paperwork and coordinator’s contact details accessible.Check closets, cabinets, storage spaces, and outdoor areas before leaving.Confirm how to receive delivery updates and reach the company.

Step 5

Delivery & settling in

Direct furniture and cartons to their destination rooms.Check the delivery against your inventory and note any visible concerns.Ask the mover how to report missing items or damage.Unpack essentials first and share a factual review of your experience.