A move goes wrong less often when it's planned out in advance than when it's improvised the week of. Here's a straightforward checklist to work from, from the weeks before your move to the day itself.
Weeks before moving day
- Book your mover early. The dates people want most fill up first, and locking in a date removes one variable from your planning.
- Sort through your belongings and set aside anything you don't need. Local charities in San Diego take furniture, clothing, and household goods in good condition.
- Gather packing supplies ahead of time: sturdy boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and a marker for labeling.
- Update your address with the post office, your bank, and any subscriptions or utilities tied to your old address.
Packing like it matters
- Label every box with its room and flag anything fragile clearly.
- Pack a separate bag with essentials: toiletries, medication, chargers, and a change of clothes, so you're not digging through boxes on night one.
- Wrap anything delicate in bubble wrap or towels rather than leaving it loose.
- Take a quick photo of any electronics setup before you unplug the cables.
On moving day
- Walk through every room, closet, and drawer before the truck leaves, so nothing gets left behind.
- Keep contracts, ID, keys, and financial documents with you rather than on the truck.
- Be available to answer the crew's questions and point them to the right rooms.
- Check that utilities are working at the new place, and do a quick once-over before unloading starts.
Our local moving and packing services can take on as much or as little of this list as you want handled. For more detail on protecting fragile items specifically, see our post on packing fragile items. Call (619) 886-0110 to book your date.
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