The Ultimate Moving Day Checklist for Al Khobar Residents

Moving involves hundreds of tasks across weeks of preparation. Without a systematic checklist, important items get overlooked until they become urgent problems. This comprehensive checklist organizes everything by timeline so you can track your progress and stay on schedule.

• ☐ Start researching moving companies
• ☐ Get quotes from at least 3 movers
• ☐ Create a moving binder or folder for important documents
• ☐ Start decluttering room by room
• ☐ Take inventory of valuable items and photograph them
• ☐ If renting, review lease terms and give notice
• ☐ Research schools if moving to a new area
• ☐ Create a moving budget

• ☐ Book your moving company
• ☐ Arrange time off work for moving day
• ☐ Start using up frozen and perishable food
• ☐ Begin collecting packing supplies
• ☐ Sort through children's clothes and toys
• ☐ Research utility providers at new location
• ☐ If you have pets, research veterinarians in new area
• ☐ Start packing rarely used items

• ☐ Confirm moving date with the company
• ☐ Notify SEWA to transfer or cancel service
• ☐ Update address with banks and credit cards
• ☐ Notify employer of address change
• ☐ Forward mail at Post Office
• ☐ Personal document transfers (Iqama address if needed)
• ☐ Pack room by room, labeling clearly
• ☐ Sell or donate unwanted furniture
• ☐ Return borrowed items and collect things you've lent

• ☐ Confirm utility setup at new home
• ☐ Schedule internet installation
• ☐ Arrange cleaning for old home
• ☐ Notify doctors and dentists - request record transfers
• ☐ Continue packing non-essential items
• ☐ Create an essentials box for each family member
• ☐ Confirm parking arrangements for moving truck
• ☐ Update subscriptions and deliveries
• ☐ Back up computer data

• ☐ Final walkthrough of new home if possible
• ☐ Confirm all details with moving company
• ☐ Finish packing all rooms
• ☐ Disassemble furniture that needs it
• ☐ Pack suitcases with a week's worth of clothes
• ☐ Clean out refrigerator and defrost freezer
• ☐ Prepare cash for moving day tips
• ☐ Charge all electronic devices
• ☐ Double-check fragile items are well-protected

• ☐ Wake up early and eat a good breakfast
• ☐ Do final walkthrough of empty rooms
• ☐ Check all closets, cabinets, and storage areas
• ☐ Be present to supervise and answer questions
• ☐ Take photos of moving truck contents for insurance
• ☐ Keep valuables, documents, and medications with you
• ☐ Confirm delivery address with driver
• ☐ At new home, direct movers where boxes go
• ☐ Check items off inventory as they arrive
• ☐ Check for damage before movers leave
• ☐ Tip movers if service was good

• ☐ Set up beds first for a comfortable night
• ☐ Unpack kitchen essentials
• ☐ Locate and test all smoke detectors
• ☐ Change door locks for security
• ☐ Unpack children's rooms to help them settle
• ☐ Introduce yourself to neighbors
• ☐ Locate nearest hospital, pharmacy, grocery store
• ☐ File damage claims if necessary
• ☐ Update driver's license address
• ☐ Register with local municipality if required