The Complete Georgia Moving Checklist
A well-planned move is a smooth move. Here's a week-by-week checklist that covers everything — from the first decisions to the last box unpacked.
8 Weeks Out
- Set your moving date and budget
- Research and get quotes from 3+ moving companies
- Decide: full-service, partial pack, or DIY pack
- Begin decluttering — sell, donate, or trash what you won't move
- Notify landlord (if renting) and start lease-end procedures
- Begin researching new neighborhood, schools, utilities
6 Weeks Out
- Book your movers — confirm in writing with a clear quote
- Order packing supplies if packing yourself
- Start packing non-essentials: seasonal items, books, decorations
- Request school records transfer if moving with children
- Notify USPS of address change
- Transfer or cancel local subscriptions and memberships
4 Weeks Out
- Notify bank, credit cards, and insurance of address change
- Transfer or establish utilities at new address
- Continue packing room by room — label every box with room and contents
- Arrange travel for pets and plants on moving day
- Confirm moving date and logistics with your moving company
- Take photos of electronics setups before disassembly
2 Weeks Out
- Pack all but essential daily-use items
- Confirm movers with final count of items, floors, access details
- Reserve parking / loading zone at both origin and destination if needed
- Collect all keys, garage openers, and access credentials for new home
- Arrange childcare for moving day if needed
Moving Day
- Be present for the move — don't schedule other obligations
- Walk through origin home with mover before they begin
- Keep valuables, documents, and medications with you (not in the truck)
- Confirm delivery address and contact number with crew lead
- Walk through destination home with crew — direct furniture placement
- Do a final walkthrough of origin home before signing off
- Tip your crew if the job was done well
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