Free, no sign-up to start: the plan opens as a live, editable Gantt chart. 13 tasks across 4 phases, about 9 weeks if every task runs in sequence.
What's in the template
Moving budget
Get mover quotes and book
Declutter and donate
Collect boxes and supplies
Pack non-essentials
Pack essentials box
Schedule utilities and internet
Mail forwarding and address changes
Transfer prescriptions and records
Final clean of old home
Moving day
Unpack kitchen and bedrooms
Unpack the rest
| Phase | Task | Example duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Moving budget | 2 days |
| Plan | Get mover quotes and book | 7 days |
| Plan | Declutter and donate | 14 days |
| Pack | Collect boxes and supplies | 3 days |
| Pack | Pack non-essentials | 10 days |
| Pack | Pack essentials box | 1 day |
| Admin | Schedule utilities and internet | 2 days |
| Admin | Mail forwarding and address changes | 3 days |
| Admin | Transfer prescriptions and records | 3 days |
| Move | Final clean of old home | 1 day |
| Move | Moving day | 1 day |
| Move | Unpack kitchen and bedrooms | 3 days |
| Move | Unpack the rest | 14 days |
Durations are examples to replace with your own estimates, not benchmarks.
About this home moving plan
Moving is a checklist with deadlines attached: movers need booking, utilities need scheduling, and mail needs forwarding before you go. Putting the checklist on a timeline shows what has to happen this week.
It fits a household move within the same country. Add rows for visas, shipping or school records for international moves.
Who it's for: Households and individuals planning a move.
How to use it
- Open the plan. Click Open in the editor.
- Set moving day. Set the first task's start date, then adjust durations until moving day lands on your date.
- Split tasks in the household. Use the owner field so everyone knows their part.
- Share the plan. Send a read-only link to family or roommates.
Planning tips
- Book movers early for busy seasons and month-ends.
- Set up internet at the new home before moving day.
- Pack an essentials box you can find on the first night.
Frequently asked questions
- How far ahead should I plan a move?
- Many people start several weeks out. This template spans about two months.
- Can I print this checklist?
- Viewing and sharing are free; PDF download is on Solo ($12/month).
- Is it free?
- Yes. Opening and editing the template is free.
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