Switching from one place to the other can be a high-stressing time. We thought the best way to help was to provide a To Do's list before you even started.

3 months before

• Terminate your lease – Inform your landlord about the move if you are renting;
• Prepare for your children's transfer to the new school, if necessary;
• Take the opportunity to reflect on goods you want to get rid of;

2 months before

• Take measurements: Measure your new home: see if your old furniture, rugs, curtains, etc. still fit or buy new if needed;

1 month before

• Communicate the change of address
• Inform the following companies about your new address: your employer, energy, gas, water and telecommunications services, banks, mail, doctors, insurance companies, deliveries etc...
  • CTT offers a mail forwarding service.
• Unclutter
  • Go to each room in your house and decide what you want to keep and what you can get rid of;
• Buy moving boxes and packing materials or hire a specialized company
  • Buy moving boxes and packing materials such as tissue paper, bubble wrap, masking tape.
  • If necessary, we can recommend companies specialized in moving;

2 weeks before

• License request
  • Ask your boss for the day off to make the move
• Organize a babysitter
  • If you have children or pets, ask someone to take care of them during the move.
• Contact the moving company
  • Re-confirm the agreement with the moving company.
• Organize parking
  • If necessary, provide parking for the van or removal cars during the move;
• Start sharing
  • Start disassembling larger pieces of furniture.
• Book your box in one of our self-storages
  • Contact us and book your warehouse

1 week before

• Prepare to move to our warehouses – If you have already booked a box, ask for your access code;
• See our “What is the best way to pack?” and “How should I store?” tips to get the most out of your storage drive.
• Clean your new home
  • Organize a thorough cleaning in your new home or ask friends for help;
• Pack your bags
  • Try to finish your housekeeping a few days before the move-in date.
  • Pack enough clothes for everyone in the family to wear for a few days.
• Book some essentials
  • Prepare a bag with water, snack, first aid kit, keys, chargers, document handling, assembly instructions, food delivery leaflets...
  • Prepare a box with some clean towels, sheets, toiletries and kitchen utensils for the first few nights.

 A few days before

• Defrost the freezer
  • Empty and let the refrigerator reach room temperature;
• Double-Check details
  • Confirm the moving company's arrival time.
  • Provide exact written instructions for your new home.
  • Include contact information such as your cell phone number

Moving day

• Check that the moving truck that appears is from the company you hired.
• Inventory – After everything is in the warehouse, check that the list of goods is all correct and keep a copy;

We hope that our Checklist will help you not to forget anything!