Your complete guide for a stress-free move in Mainz. Print the checklist or download it as PDF.
The most important steps for successful moving planning
Set moving date and enter in calendar
Research moving companies and get quotes
Give notice for current apartment (observe notice periods)
Register new apartment and arrange handover date
Request time off for moving days
Set budget for the move
Give advance notice to moving helpers (family/friends)
Handle all important registrations and contract cancellations in time
Apply for mail forwarding service
Inform electricity and gas providers about move
Contact internet and phone providers
Inform insurance companies about address change
Notify bank and credit card providers
Update subscriptions and memberships
Inform employer about address change
Inform kindergarten/school about move
Get materials and make concrete moving preparations
Get moving boxes and packing materials
Apply for no-parking zone with city
Plan and execute decluttering
Organize moving helpers (family/friends)
Plan renovation work in old apartment
Organize babysitter for moving day
Organize pet care for moving day
The last important steps before moving day
Pack boxes systematically and label them
Defrost refrigerator and freezer
Pack important documents separately
Pack first aid kit for moving day
Organize food for moving helpers
Get cleaning supplies for final cleaning
Pack toolbox for furniture assembly
Compile emergency contacts for moving day
Final checks and preparations for moving day
Confirm moving company final details
Check weather forecast for moving day
Finish packing all boxes
Pack survival kit for first night
Thoroughly clean old apartment
Checklist for a smooth moving day
Get up early and have a good breakfast
Receive and brief moving company
Check inventory list during loading
Hand over old apartment
Take over new apartment
Direct furniture to correct places
Feed moving helpers
Unpack first boxes (essentials)
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