House shifting checklist: four weeks to moving day

Shifting goes smoothly when small tasks are spread over a few weeks instead of crammed into the last two days. Use this checklist as your plan.

Four weeks before

• Fix your moving date, keeping your rent agreement and school dates in mind.
• Get 2 or 3 survey-based quotes and book your movers.
• Walk through each room and decide what to sell, donate or discard.
• If you are moving a vehicle, check the RC and insurance are valid.

Three weeks before

• Inform your children's school and request transfer certificates if needed.
• Request the security deposit refund and give notice to your landlord.
• Book a service-lift slot and gate pass at both societies.

Two weeks before

• Apply for address updates: bank, Aadhaar, gas connection, insurance, online shopping and delivery apps.
• Arrange disconnection or transfer of electricity, broadband and DTH.
• Use up frozen food and pantry stock.

One week before

• Pack rarely used items yourself if you want to save time on moving day.
• Put jewellery, cash, documents and medicines in a bag you will carry.
• Confirm the date, time and number of workers with your movers.

The day before

• Defrost and dry the fridge; drain the washing machine.
• Pack a first-night box with bedsheets, towels, toiletries, chargers and snacks.
• Charge your phone and keep the movers' and society contacts handy.

Moving day

• Walk through the house with the supervisor.
• Check and sign the inventory list; keep your copy.
• Do a final check of cupboards, lofts and balconies before the truck leaves.

At the new home

• Check items against the inventory as they are unloaded.
• Set up the kitchen and beds first.
• Note any damage on the delivery receipt and inform the movers the same day.

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