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Moving Checklist
Print-friendly, phase-by-phase — the same checklist we walk Casper families through before every move.
Phase 1
8 Weeks Out
- Inventory every room
- Declutter — donate, sell, discard
- Request 2–3 written quotes
- Set budget with 10–15% cushion
Phase 2
6 Weeks Out
- Book your moving date
- Notify school/employer
- Start using up frozen food
- Order specialty packing materials
Phase 3
4 Weeks Out
- Schedule utilities disconnect/connect
- File USPS change of address
- Update driver license, vehicle registration
- Confirm parking/access at both addresses
Phase 4
2 Weeks Out
- Pack out-of-season items and decor
- Label every box (room + contents)
- Refill prescriptions
- Confirm crew size & timing with movers
Phase 5
1 Week Out
- Pack a first-night bag per person
- Empty & defrost the freezer
- Withdraw cash for tips (optional)
- Photograph utility meters
Phase 6
Moving Day
- Walk-through with the crew
- Keep phone, chargers, water handy
- Final empty-house walk
- Sign paperwork after items placed
Phase 7
First Week
- Unpack kitchen first, then bedrooms
- Meet two neighbors
- Locate urgent care, grocery, gas station
- Register children in new schools