Start with the decisions that change the shipment
Walk through each room and separate keep, sell, donate and undecided items. Include outdoor goods and storage. Flag fragile or oversized pieces for the provider. The downsizing guide helps keep these decisions practical.
Begin discussing options with a preliminary inventory, but label it as preliminary. Send the provider changes before accepting a final proposal.
Before pickup is confirmed
Discuss packing responsibilities and vehicle arrangements. Gather building rules, parking instructions and the path from your home to the collection point. Ask who coordinates each stage and what documentation you receive.
Review the written inventory, service scope, payment terms and change process. Clarify what remains estimated and what has actually been accepted by the provider.
Before you personally leave
Keep identification, important records and everyday essentials with you. Separate the things you need during the transition from the household shipment. Keep provider contacts and copies of move documents accessible throughout your travel.
Confirm who can grant pickup access if your personal departure is earlier. Ask the provider how any representative must be authorized.
Before mainland receiving
Confirm the actual address, earliest receiving date, loading access and building reservations. If housing is delayed, arrange storage and discuss how delivery resumes. Know who can accept the goods and how inventory and condition are reviewed.
Use the local checklist below and the date planner as preparation aids. You can print this page. Checkmarks are device-local and do not follow you to a different browser.
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A date makes the plan real.
Pick a target date for suggested preparation reminders. These are planning milestones, not a transportation schedule.
- About 8 weeks beforeSort your inventory and start discussing service options.
- About 4 weeks beforeReview packing, vehicle arrangements and your receiving address.
- About 1 week beforeReconfirm access, contacts and essentials traveling with you.
Keep your next step simple.
Share your route, approximate date and move size. Add the access or timing detail that matters most, and use the provider conversation to fill in the rest.
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