When should I start preparing for a home move?
You should start preparing for a household move at least **8 weeks prior** to your relocation date. This provides ample time to verify carrier USDOT credentials, discard unwanted items to lower total weight billing, notify utility agencies, and execute organized packaging.
8 Weeks Before
Organization & Vetting
- Compare vetted carriers on Movers To Trust and request written binding quotes.
- Create a digital folder for mover estimates, DOT numbers, and insurance filings.
- Sort belongings to donate, sell, or discard to reduce overall shipment weight.
4 Weeks Before
Packing & Administration
- Order heavy-duty boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper, and colored labels.
- File an official Change of Address with the USPS online registry.
- Notify electric, gas, water, internet, and trash utilities of disconnect dates.
1 Week Before
Final Coordination
- Confirm load dates, arrival windows, and dispatch numbers with your carrier.
- Pack an 'Essentials Box' containing medications, keys, deeds, and toiletries.
- Clean out and defrost your refrigerator to avoid mold during transit.
Moving Day Box
Keep these items with you in your personal vehicle on moving day:
- • Medication & First Aid
- • Passports & ID Cards
- • Leases / Real Estate Deeds
- • Phone chargers & backup batteries