The Bay Area Moving Checklist: 8 Weeks to Move Day
Moving can feel overwhelming, but a good plan makes everything easier. This 8-week checklist is the one our crews at Formosa Mover LLC recommend to every customer.
8 Weeks Before
Start early. This is when you decide on your moving date and get quotes from moving companies. Call us at (650) 732-8008 for a free flat-rate quote. Check the service areas we cover to confirm we can help.
6 Weeks Before
Start sorting your belongings. Make three piles: keep, donate, and sell. The less you move, the less you pay.
- Box up items you rarely use
- Schedule donation pickups
- Measure large furniture to confirm it fits in the new home
4 Weeks Before
Notify important parties about your move:
- USPS change of address
- Utility companies at your current and new home
- Bank, insurance, doctor, and employer
- Kids’ schools or daycare
2 Weeks Before
Pack items you will not need before move day. Label every box clearly by room. If packing feels like too much, we offer full packing and unpacking services.
1 Week Before
Confirm your moving date with us. Pack a “first night” box with toiletries, pajamas, phone chargers, and a change of clothes for each person.
Move Day
Our team arrives on time and walks through your home with you. We pad furniture, load carefully, and drive to your new place. Once we arrive, we place every item where you want it.
Ready to Move?
Call us at (650) 732-8008 or request a free quote online. We have moved over 5,000 Bay Area families since 2010 and we would be honored to help you too.