Your Edmonton Moving Checklist: 8 Weeks to Moving Day

A good move is mostly good planning. Use this checklist to spread the work out over the weeks before your moving day so nothing is left to the last minute.

6 to 8 weeks before

• Pick your moving date. Month-end and summer weekends are the busiest times in Edmonton, so book early if you need one of those dates.
• Request moving quotes and book your movers.
• Start decluttering. Everything you sell, donate or throw out is one less thing to pack and move.
• If you rent, check your lease for notice requirements and move-out cleaning expectations.

4 weeks before

• Gather boxes, tape, packing paper and markers.
• Start packing rooms you use least, such as storage, spare rooms and seasonal items.
• Book elevators or loading areas with your building management if you live in an apartment or condo, at both your old and new address.
• Arrange to transfer or set up power, natural gas, internet and home insurance for your new address.

2 weeks before

• Update your address with your bank, employer, Canada Post mail forwarding and any subscriptions.
• Update your driver's licence and vehicle registration address through an Alberta registry agent.
• Book junk removal for anything you're not taking.
• Use up frozen food and pantry items.

The week of your move

• Pack everything except essentials, and label each box with its room and contents.
• Pack an essentials bag with medications, chargers, documents, toiletries, a change of clothes and basic tools.
• Defrost and clean the fridge and freezer if they're moving with you.
• Confirm the arrival time and both addresses with your movers.

Moving day

• Clear a path to the door and reserve parking for the truck if you can.
• Do a final walk-through of every room, closet and cupboard.
• Take meter readings and photos of the empty space for your records.

Moving in winter

Edmonton winters add a few extra steps: clear and salt walkways and steps at both homes, protect floors from snow and slush, and keep plants, electronics and anything that can freeze in your heated vehicle rather than the truck.