Moving Checklist for Melbourne Moves

As soon as you know the date

Confirm your settlement, lease or handover timingMake a room-by-room inventoryPhotograph valuable or fragile itemsNote stairs, lifts, loading bays and parking at both addressesRequest a moving quote with your full inventory

Two to four weeks before

Book lift or loading access if requiredArrange packing materials or packing helpDecide what will be sold, donated or disposed ofConfirm storage if the dates do not line upStart packing items you will not need

One week before

Confirm the move details and arrival windowLabel boxes by room and mark fragile boxesSeparate documents, medication, chargers and keysEmpty fuel from equipment where requiredPlan safe access for children and pets

The day before

Finish packing and seal all boxesDefrost and dry the fridge if it is movingKeep a small first-night box with youReserve a legal space for the truck where possibleCheck both addresses and contact numbers

Moving day

Walk the crew through access and special itemsKeep valuables and personal documents with youCheck cupboards, sheds and outdoor areas before leavingDo a final condition check at deliveryConfirm job completion and keep your paperwork