Danville / Lewisburg Area Moving Checklist

If you are ready to move in the Danville / Lewisburg area, this handy moving checklist will help make your move as smooth as possible. Just follow the checklist below step-by-step! Also, feel free to contact us if you need help selling your current Danville or Lewisburg, PA home—we are here to help!

Two Months Before Move

• Get moving quotes if you are planning on using a professional mover.
• If you need a rental truck for a "do-it-yourself-move," contact a rental company.
• Visually prepare or design a floor plan for your furniture in your new home.
• Create a list for inventory of your belongings. This is helpful in preparing a garage or moving sale.
• Keep all of your paperwork concerning the move in one file, so nothing is lost or misplaced.
• Transfer all school records for your children.
• Finalize your decision on a mover.
• If time permits, prepare your new home for arrival.
• Consider your children in the move. Plan ahead, and visit our moving with children guide.

One Month Before Move

• Change your address.
• Change you address with the IRS.
• Make any travel arrangements where you’ll need an airline, train, hotel, bus or car rental.
• Research the area into which you will be moving for clubs, civic organizations and churches, so that you can change your membership.
• Contact medical and dental offices to receive records, asking these professionals for referrals and continuing prescriptions.
• If needed, establish a new checking account.
• Research local laws about home-based businesses and business licenses if you own or operate your own business.
• Arrange for your pets to be transported.
• Use up or finish and discard household items so that there is less to pack and move.

Two Weeks Before Move

• Forward any magazines or newspapers to your new address.
• Contact all of your utilities and change your service to your new address.
• Organize those helping you on the day of the move.
• Confirm all travel reservations you have made.
• If moving appliances, make sure they are inspected before the move.
• Pack all clean clothing.
• If necessary, close your bank accounts, making sure you have ample cash for the move. The remainder of the funds should be transferred to your new bank.
• Keep important documents and valuables close at hand during the move.
• Prepare for the move of any infants or small children.
• Review your insurance policy for coverage during your move.
• Provide relatives with your travel information.
• Defrost your freezer and refrigerator.

Moving Day Has Arrived

• Do a final walk through of the home to make sure all of your belongings have been removed.
• Be sure to take control of all personal items that are valuable or important to you during the move.