Two Months (6-8 Weeks before moving)
One Month
Get packing materials (boxes, tape, stuffing/padding, markers, etc.) and start packing non-essentials
Schedule disconnection/connection of utilities at old and new residence
Transfer your Direct Energy plan to your new home. Learn more at www.directenergy.ca/learn/moving-tips
If you don't have an energy plan, sign up with us! Visit www.directenergy.ca/alberta/dual-fuel-plans or call 1-888-305-2405
Schedule transfer of records and get copies of any documents needed (medical, school, etc.)
Create a change of address checklist and have your mail forwarded (banks, physicians, memberships, etc.)
Reserve your moving date with the moving company, truck rental company, or friends/ family
Get moving insurance
Make childcare/pet sitter arrangements for moving day if needed
One Week
Continue packing and clean as you go
Pack and label items separately that you will need right away at your new place
Pack a suitcase with enough clothes and personal items for a few days
Eat your perishable food
Take furniture apart if necessary (desks, shelves, etc.)
Make an action plan for the day of the move
Plan your new furniture layout
Defrost your freezer and clean the fridge (3 – 4 days before moving)
Deep clean your current home
Two Days
Confirm all moving details and ensure you have all of the necessary paperwork
Pack a bag with water bottles, pen/paper, snacks, documents, and essentials
Set aside boxes/items that you are moving yourself
Ensure essential tools are handy (screwdrivers, wrench, pliers, tape, etc.)
Verify utilities are working - especially power, water, heating, and cooling
Make an emergency safety plan
Moving Day
Review your emergency safety plan with everyone helping with the move (watch out for tripping hazards like rugs and cords)
Perform an initial inspection of your furniture, note all damages (take photographs)
Walk through and check for things left behind (look behind doors and open drawers)
Offer drinks and snacks, especially if your helpers are volunteers
Begin unpacking room-by-room, starting with the kitchen, bathroom, and other essentials
After Move (1-3 days after moving)
Check for damages while unpacking - be aware of the deadline for insurance claims
Replace locks if necessary and make at least two copies of your new keys
Complete your change of address checklist
After you are moved in, update your home inventory, including photos of rooms
Update your renter's insurance or homeowner's insurance if needed
Now it's time to settle into your new home!