How to Build a Moving Schedule

The time allocation for your movement depends on the circumstances of your move and the volume of stuff you have to transport. Last minute move is the event of extremely narrow time constraints, so we won’t advise you on this case. Instead, let’s consider the situation when you plan the move with the new living place in mind.

Start with decluttering your apartment. The less things you have to transport, the better: it lessens the cost of moving and can lower the transport requirements. As long as you have the final item list, you can start searching for a moving company in your area https://paramountmoving.ca/. The professional movers can estimate the cost of moving and transportation time, whether you move across the country or just to the city next to you. They also can get you the packing materials you might need.

After you have the items list, you can start packing. For a two-bedroom apartment it can take 2-6 weeks as you have to start packing non-essential items like off-season clothing, books, and decorative items, and gradually pack every item from every room, starting with the bedrooms and ending with the bathroom, so only the essential items are left unpacked. In the same time frame, you will be dealing with reconnecting utilities to the new address, redirecting mail and collecting all the important documents.

Typically, local moving takes 1 day, so in 3-5 days before the move confirm the logistics with your moving company, clean the apartment and pack the essentials. On the moving day you should supervise the movers to ensure everything is loaded properly and do a final walk-through of your old apartment.

Settling in at the new place can take up to 1 week, as you unpack essential items first and set up utilities and start arranging furniture in your new home. To conclude, if you pack super-fast and experience no emergencies, the moving will take 4 weeks, but it could feel too rushed, and you may forget something important while trying to fit into a busy schedule. So, it is better to plan ahead for 6-8 weeks from start to finish. Such schedule allows for a relaxed pace, giving you time to address any unexpected issues that may arise.