The Ultimate Moving Day Checklist

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A smooth move isn't luck — it's preparation. Whether you're planning a local move around Scranton, the Poconos, or Wilkes-Barre, or a long-distance relocation across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, a few simple steps make all the difference. After hundreds of successful moves, our professional movers have learned exactly what separates a stressful moving day from an easy, stress-free one. Work through the moving checklist below, and rest easy knowing that when our team arrives, your move is in experienced, careful, and fully accountable hands.

1–2 Weeks Before

• Declutter first. The cheapest way to move something is to not move it. Donate, sell, or toss what you don't need — you pay to move everything else.
• Gather your moving supplies. Stock up on sturdy moving boxes, packing tape, markers, and bubble wrap or packing paper. Short on time? Our professional packing service does it all for you — just add it to your booking.
• Start packing non-essentials. Out-of-season clothes, books, décor, spare dishes.
• Label as you go. Write the room and a few contents on every box. "Kitchen – pots / everyday dishes" beats a wall of unlabeled boxes.
• Confirm your booking details — date, time window, addresses, and any specialty items like a piano or safe.

The Day Before

• Pack an "essentials" bag for each person: medications, chargers, a change of clothes, toiletries, important documents. This rides with you, not the truck.
• Empty and defrost the fridge/freezer if it's coming with you.
• Disassemble what you can — or just let us know, and our team will handle it on moving day.
• Clear pathways and reserve parking near both doors if you can. A clear path for your movers saves real time (and money on hourly moves) and keeps moving day safe.

Moving Day Morning

• Do a final sweep of closets, the attic, the garage, and behind doors.
• Keep boxes closed and stacked by the exit so the team can load fast.
• Point out fragile and priority items to your team lead when they arrive.
• Keep kids and pets safe and out of the moving path.

At Your New Place

• Picture your new space — while our team does the heavy lifting, think about where you'd like your furniture and boxes to go in each room, so everything lands exactly where you want it.
• Check off your inventory as items come in, and do a quick walkthrough with your team lead before they leave so anything can be addressed on the spot.
• Unpack one room at a time. We recommend starting with the bedrooms, then moving on to the kitchen, bathrooms, and living areas — settling your rest spaces first makes the whole transition feel calmer.