Moving Planning
How to Plan a Move: Timeline and Practical Preparation
Good moving plans connect time, quantity, access and responsibility. This process helps identify dependencies early and keeps decisions visible to everyone involved.
Begin with an honest inventory
Review every room and storage area. Record furniture, boxes, bulky pieces, delicate items and dismantling needs while deciding what will be sold, donated or removed.
At both addresses note floors, lifts, entrances, stairs, parking and carrying distances.
- Room-by-room inventory
- Photographs and key measurements
- Storage and outside areas
- Keep, remove or dispose decision
- Special handling requirements
Set dates and responsibilities
Coordinate tenancy dates, handovers, leave, care arrangements and contractors. Keep a fallback where key handovers remain uncertain.
Assign every task to a named person. Shared assumptions are not a substitute for ownership.
- Project lead
- Helpers or moving company
- Child and pet care
- Cleaning and handover
- Utilities and notifications
Plan crew and vehicle capacity
Volume, weight, distance and access determine suitable capacity. More people are not automatically faster in restricted spaces.
Fati Umzüge provides suitable vehicle capacity according to each project, based on complete information or a prior survey.
- Loading sequence
- Number of journeys
- Carrying and assembly
- Travel and breaks
- Destination access
Organise packing and labels
Choose materials for the contents: strong small boxes for books, suitable protection for delicate items and clearly assigned fitting bags.
Use destination room, contents and box number. Colour can support the system but should not be the only label.
- Appropriate boxes
- Protective blankets and padding
- Tape and permanent markers
- Cable and fitting labels
- First-day essentials
Prepare the destination
Check that large furniture fits through the route and use a simple room plan. Confirm keys, lighting, power, protection and access before arrival.
Clear destination areas so teams can place items correctly first time.
- Named rooms
- Furniture positions
- Critical dimensions
- Keys and access rules
- Destination contact
Confirm parking and access
Check public rules, private permissions, height limits and loading times. Temporary restrictions may require local approval and correctly timed signs.
Tell property management and neighbours where shared facilities will be affected.
- Loading positions
- Permits
- Lift reservation
- Surface protection
- Alternative access plan
Handover and follow-up
Record meters, keys and condition in writing. At the new property restore essentials first, then check numbered boxes and furniture systematically.
Keep handover, transport and billing records together and close remaining registrations.
Frequently asked questions
How is vehicle capacity planned?
It is based on volume, dimensions, weight, route and possible journeys. An inventory, photographs or a survey provide the best basis.
Is a room plan worthwhile?
Yes, particularly for several rooms or large furniture. It speeds up placement and reduces unnecessary handling.
What should be recorded in writing?
Dates, responsibilities, scope, access, special items, meters, keys and handover observations.
