Moving checklist
Fort Lauderdale, FL → Tampa, FL · Move date: November 10, 2026
Estimated cost (non-binding): $765–$1,035 · 11 tasks
Book your mover
- Request moving quotes — Get 3+ estimates and verify USDOT/MC licensing on each mover.(by Sep 15)
- Book your mover — Confirm date, deposit terms, valuation coverage, and binding vs non-binding estimate.(by Oct 6)
- Confirm with mover — Re-confirm arrival window, payment method, and parking/COI needs.(by Nov 3)
Pack
- Declutter and inventory — Sell/donate what you will not move — you pay by weight and volume.(by Sep 29)
- Order packing supplies — Use the packing calculator to order the right box mix once.(by Oct 13)
- Start packing non-essentials — Off-season clothing, books, decor. Label by room + contents.(by Oct 20)
- Pack essentials box — Meds, chargers, documents, a few days of clothes, basic tools.(by Nov 3)
Utilities
- Transfer utilities — Schedule shutoff at old home and turn-on at new home for move day.(by Oct 27)
Change of address
- File change of address — USPS, banks, employer, DMV, insurance, subscriptions.(by Oct 27)
Organize
- Create a moving binder — One place for quotes, receipts, inventory, and confirmations.(by Sep 15)
Move day
- Move day — Do a final walkthrough, read the bill of lading before signing, keep valuables with you.(by Nov 10)