The Ultimate Moving Checklist: Everything You Need to Do Before Your Big Move
Let’s face it, moving and relocating to a new place is an exciting thing, but the task associated with moving is liked by no one. Everybody wants to make their living space personal and comfortable, and at the same time, they want to carry the essence of their past hometown and house with them. But nobody enjoys all the errands associated with moving. And, understandably, not everybody moves quite often or now and then.
Relocating your house or office isn’t an easy task. It takes months of planning and a combination of completing a lot of other smaller tasks. At Kingdom International Movers we want to ensure you do not forget any single task for your office or residential relocation. That is why we have prepared this ultimate checklist that will help you keep track of all the things required for your relocation.
Checklist for 3-4 Weeks Before Your Move
Kingdom International Movers is one of the most renowned packers and movers in Saudi Arabia. We recommend you begin planning your relocation at least 3-4 weeks in advance. The below checklist will help you understand what tasks you must complete 3–4 weeks before your moving day.
- Make an inventory list of everything to be moved.
When you hire any moving company in Saudi Arabia for your house or office relocation, the first thing that they will do is make an inventory list. An inventory list is nothing but a detailed list of everything you want to move and take along with you. If you want to bring your mattress but leave your bed behind, include the mattress but not the bed in your moving inventory. Make a list of each thing you want to take with you.
- Declutter and donate unwanted things.
This is an important task because if you don’t declutter your belongings, you will end up carrying things that are unwanted only to throw them away in your new place. You will spend unnecessary money on transporting them and packing them. Instead of decluttering and donating things that are unwanted by you.
- Hire a moving company
You will probably think that it is too early to hire movers at this time, but you may be wrong. Most people prefer to move at the weekend and on the days of public holidays. If you wait until the last minute to hire movers, chances are your desired moving company won’t be available on your preferred dates. If you want to hire one of the best movers and packers in Riyadh, then you should hire them at least 3–4 weeks in advance.
- Arrange a garage sale.
If you have decluttered your house and find there are a lot of things you don’t need, then you can arrange a garage sale. At this garage sale, you can sell all these excess items and make some money for yourself. Many times, people earn so much money from their garage sales that their entire relocation cost is covered by proceeds from the sale itself.
- Fill in the change of address forms.
When you plan your relocation, packing and logistics shouldn’t be the only things on your mind. But every aspect that will affect your life should be that is why changing your addresses should be your highest priority. Change your communication address with your post office, banks, insurance companies, and any other service provider service you may be utilizing.
Checklist for 1-2 Weeks Before Your Move
- Checklist for 1-2 Weeks Before Your Move
This is the best time to start packing your home or office. If you are moving internationally, then hiring international movers in Saudi Arabia will help you smoothly relocate to an international destination of your choice.
- Have the rugs and blankets cleaned
One or two weeks before you move, get your rugs and blankets thoroughly cleaned by a laundromat and leave the wrappers on.
- Get minor repairs done
Whether it’s your rented home or your own home, if in the course of your residing there, you have damaged a place or there are any small repairs pending, get them done. Most landlords return your deposit after they check the home, and if they find any damage, they deduct heavy fees from your deposit. So it’s better you address those issues rather than lose money.
- Arrange for leave from your office
If you are not moving for work but for other reasons, or even if you are moving for work, you will have to take leave from your workplace at least a couple of weeks beforehand.
Checklist for 1 Week before Your Move
- Drain your electronics
If you have a refrigerator and a washing machine in your home, this is the time to drain all of these appliances and begin packing them in boxes.
- Label boxes
By this time, your packing should be done, and the only thing you should be doing is labeling your boxes room-wise.
- Confirm travel arrangements for your pets and family.
If you will be relocating your pets as well, then hiring relocation services in Saudi Arabia will be of immense help. At this time, you should also confirm travel arrangements for your family.
Checklist for Your Moving Day
- Determine which boxes are to be loaded last
See which boxes should be loaded last. Generally, most office movers and packers in Riyadh load the boxes that they will need first. The last thing you can do is follow this tip too.
- Take a final look at your office, home, or apartment
Before you finally bid adieu to your house, take one final look around all the rooms to ensure you don’t forget anything.
- Note down the name and address of your moving truck driver.
When you are attempting a DIY relocation and hiring a moving truck, you must know the permanent address of your moving truck driver. If you don’t want to worry about all this, you can hire house shifting services in Riyadh. They will give you a smooth moving experience.
