Most people start thinking about their move about a week before the date. That is usually enough for a small flat, but if you have a family, a pet or a 3 BHK full of furniture – or you are moving to another state – starting three to four weeks early makes the whole thing much calmer. Here is the checklist we share with our own customers.
3–4 weeks before the move
- Get two or three quotes after a physical or video survey – avoid quotes given only on the phone.
- Book your mover early if you're moving at month-end, when trucks fill up quickly.
- Check your new society's rules on moving timings, lift booking and gate passes.
- Start clearing out – old clothes, newspapers, broken appliances. Less to move means a lower bill.
2 weeks before
- Inform your children's school and apply for a transfer certificate if needed.
- Book AC uninstallation and installation, or ask your mover to arrange it.
- Update your address for bank, Aadhaar, gas connection and internet.
- Use up frozen food and open grocery packets.
Tip from our team: Take photos of the back of your TV and Wi-Fi router before unplugging. It makes setting them up again much quicker.
1 week before
- Get an NOC or move-out pass from your current society.
- Confirm the moving date, time and team size with the mover.
- For interstate moves, keep copies of your ID and vehicle RC ready for paperwork.
- Separate jewellery, cash, passports and important documents – carry them yourself.
- Defrost the fridge and dry it a day before.
Moving day
- Keep a "first-night box" – kettle, cups, phone chargers, bedsheets, toiletries and medicines.
- Walk through each room with the supervisor before the truck leaves.
- Check the inventory list and keep a copy.
- Do a final check of lofts, balconies and the space behind doors.
After you reach
- Check the carton count against the inventory before the team leaves.
- Point out any damage at the time of unpacking.
- Update your address on the RC for vehicles if you've moved states.