Moving Itinerary and Checklist
It's important to prepare well in advance of a move in order to ensure the process goes as quickly and as smoothly as possible. Here are some tips to plan accordingly to ensure you're ready when the big moving day comes.
Haven't found a home yet? Search now for properties in Calgary.
8 Weeks Before Moving
- Contact van lines or rental truck companies to get estimates.
- If you have unwanted or unneeded items, plan a garage sale and set a date.
- Arrange to transfer school records if you have children.
- Start a "move file" for all receipts, papers, and estimates related to your move.
6 Weeks Before Moving
- Select a van line or rental truck company and arrange pick-up and delivery dates.
- If you are moving to a new city, ask your attorney, doctor, and other providers for referrals and necessary records.
- If you have pets, schedule a check-up and get a copy of veterinary records.
- Set schedules with real estate agents and/or landlords.
4 Weeks Before Moving
- Schedule disconnect dates with your local utility company.
- Notify the appropriate utility company of connect dates for your new home.
- Cancel newspaper subscription and trash pickup effective on your move date.
- Check with your local post office for change of address information and forms.
1 Weeks Before Moving
- Clean out refrigerator and defrost freezer.
- Have your car serviced if you will be moving/driving a long distance.
- Confirm connect dates for utilities in your new home.
- Transfer or close your checking account. Be sure to get all items from your safe deposit box.
On Moving Day
- Clean out refrigerator and defrost freezer.
- Have your car serviced if you will be moving/driving a long distance.
- Confirm connect dates for utilities in your new home.
- Transfer or close your checking account. Be sure to get all items from your safe deposit box.
View & download our Moving Checklist .PDF here!
Services and Utilities
- Water
- Gas
- Electricity
- Telephone
- Post office
- Cable/internet
- Rental companies
- TV licensing
- Mobile phone provider
Health
- Doctor
- Dentist
- Optometrist & optician
- Physiotherapist
- Chiropractor
- Massage therapist
- Health insurance
Financial
- Banks
- Building societies
- Credit card companies
- National savings & bonds
- Employer
- Insurance companies
- Pension companies
- Social security
Vehicles(s)
- AMA
- Vehicle Registration Agency
- Vehicle insurance
Others
- Friends & family
- Subscriptions (newspapers, magazines, etc.)
- Club membership(s)
- Library
- Schools/colleges
Contact us for more advice on simplifying your next move, or to assist you in selling your Calgary home.