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Moving Checklist Mainz

Your complete guide for a stress-free move in Mainz. Print the checklist or download it as PDF.

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8 weeks before

Early Planning & Organization

The most important steps for successful moving planning

Set moving date and enter in calendar

Important

Research moving companies and get quotes

Important

Give notice for current apartment (observe notice periods)

Important

Register new apartment and arrange handover date

Normal

Request time off for moving days

Normal

Set budget for the move

Normal

Give advance notice to moving helpers (family/friends)

Optional
2
6 weeks before

Authorities & Contracts

Handle all important registrations and contract cancellations in time

Apply for mail forwarding service

Important

Inform electricity and gas providers about move

Important

Contact internet and phone providers

Important

Inform insurance companies about address change

Normal

Notify bank and credit card providers

Normal

Update subscriptions and memberships

Normal

Inform employer about address change

Normal

Inform kindergarten/school about move

Optional
3
4 weeks before

Practical Preparations

Get materials and make concrete moving preparations

Get moving boxes and packing materials

Important

Apply for no-parking zone with city

Important

Plan and execute decluttering

Normal

Organize moving helpers (family/friends)

Normal

Plan renovation work in old apartment

Optional

Organize babysitter for moving day

Optional

Organize pet care for moving day

Optional
4
2 weeks before

Final Preparations

The last important steps before moving day

Pack boxes systematically and label them

Important

Defrost refrigerator and freezer

Important

Pack important documents separately

Important

Pack first aid kit for moving day

Normal

Organize food for moving helpers

Normal

Get cleaning supplies for final cleaning

Normal

Pack toolbox for furniture assembly

Optional

Compile emergency contacts for moving day

Optional
5
1 week before

Final Week

Final checks and preparations for moving day

Confirm moving company final details

Important

Check weather forecast for moving day

Normal

Finish packing all boxes

Important

Pack survival kit for first night

Normal

Thoroughly clean old apartment

Normal
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Moving Day

The Big Day

Checklist for a smooth moving day

Get up early and have a good breakfast

Important

Receive and brief moving company

Important

Check inventory list during loading

Important

Hand over old apartment

Important

Take over new apartment

Important

Direct furniture to correct places

Normal

Feed moving helpers

Normal

Unpack first boxes (essentials)

Optional