Move Planning Calendar

15 to 30 DAYS BEFORE YOUR MOVE

  • Give away or sell anything you aren't bringing with you.
  • Dispose safely of household chemicals such as old paint and car oil.
  • Make a list of everything you're bringing to your new home.
  • Find out the replacement value of all of your belongings for your insurance purposes.
  • Get copies of your medical and dental records, if necessary.
  • Find out about auto licensing for your new city, province or state.
  • Notify your children's schools and have their records transferred to the new schools.
  • If driving, get detailed map directions to your new home.
  • Start packing, with the least-used belongings first. Please see our packing tips and checklist page for lots of helpful packing suggestions for your move.

7 to 14 DAYS BEFORE YOUR MOVE

  • Make arrangements to have the gas, electric and other utilities disconnected at your old home.
  • Make arrangements to connect these utilities at your new home.
  • Arrange to have major appliances prepared for the move, if you are bringing them.
  • Review your A to B Moving contract to make sure the address, postal code, square feet and date are correct. Please contact A to B Moving if changes are needed. Make sure we have a phone number on file to reach you at your destination city.

1 DAY BEFORE YOUR TRUCK ARRIVES

  • Confirm arrangements to disconnect gas, electric and other utilities.
  • Confirm arrangements to connect utilities at your new home.