Apartment moving time

Start packing one to two months before moving date.

Apartment moving time is one of the most stressful events in one’s life. Relocation, also known as moving, or moving house, is the process of one or more individuals leaving one dwelling and settling in another. A move can be to a nearby location within the same neighborhood, a much farther location in a different city, or sometimes a different country. Here a few helpful pointers to prepare you for your move.

When to start planning?

Start planning your move as soon as possible. You may need time to shop for moving boxes and dorm essentials. First, figure out the schedule by working backward from the move-in date at apartment moving time. The last thing you want to do is to wait too long to start this process. It is better to start to move and pack too early than too late.

5 to 7 weeks before moving day: gather supplies

Get new boxes, used boxes in good shape or reusable containers. Buy packing tape and packing tape dispensers. Use medium-tipped permanent markers for labeling. Get packing paper or other padding that will fill boxes completely; in some cases linens, towels or old clothing may suffice. Buy, borrow or rent dollies, dolly straps and moving blankets for larger items 

4 to 6 weeks before moving day: downsize 

Downsize your stuff and declutter your garage. Sell items of value you don’t want or need, online or in a garage sale. Donate unsold and gently used items to charity. Give away things you can’t donate or throw out. Surprisingly, a handy or thrifty neighbor may be interested in things like leftover gasoline or engine oil. Dispose of any leftover hazardous materials safely by contacting your local community to find a drop-off center or event. Throw out the remaining unwanted or unneeded items.

3 weeks before moving day: pack used belongings 

Pack all seasonal or rarely used items, like holiday decorations, fine china and off-season clothing. Pack tools or other items you won’t need before the move. Stack the marked boxes in the rooms where you packed them. As with all your packing, label boxes according to where they’ll go in the new home. 

2 weeks before moving day: pack the rest and identify essentials 

Start packing kitchenware. Keep a plate, silverware and glass for each family member aside, along with essential cooking gear like a skillet, saucepan and utensils. Identify “Open Me First” items like favorite kids’ toys, tools to set up your new home, toilet paper and paper towels, disposable dinnerware and one set of linens. Identify items that will travel with you instead of the movers, like valuables, important papers, clothing, toiletries and pet supplies. You may even want to leave the apartment just as fresh as it was when you first rented it. You may want to paint your Hamilton high-rise apartment.

1 week before moving day: finish packing 

Pack and label the remaining “Open Me First” items you’ve been using up to the last minute. Do a final check to make sure all of your boxes are taped shut and labeled. These packing tips aren’t hard and fast rules, but they’re based on many homeowners’ experiences with successful moves. Even if your packing plan isn’t perfect, having an imperfect plan is far better than none. There are different types of packing services available if you’re looking for help. Feel free to contact us to talk about full, partial or do-it-yourself packing options for your next apartment moving time.