Free Printable Moving Checklist
A Week-by-Week Moving Checklist from Your Local San Marcos Movers
Print this free moving checklist, check things off as you go, and call us when you want help with the heavy part. It covers everything from 8 weeks out to settling in, plus how to prepare for movers and a Texas checklist for your new address. From D&V Movers, the local crew in San Marcos.
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Your Moving Checklist, Week by Week
Start about 8 weeks out. Moving sooner? Start wherever you are on the list.
6–8 Weeks Before: Plan Your Move
Pick your moving date (end of the month books up fast)
Get a free quote and book your movers
Need help packing? Let us know when you book and we can pack for you
Decide what to keep, sell, donate or haul away
Start collecting boxes, tape and markers
3–4 Weeks Before: Start Packing and Set Things Up
Pack the rooms and closets you use least
Label every box with the room it goes to
Change your address with USPS, your bank and your insurance
Schedule electric, water and internet: off at the old place, on at the new one
Check apartment or HOA rules for moving trucks and move-in times
Reserve the elevator or loading dock if your building has one
Tell us about stairs, pianos, gun safes, appliances and other heavy items (heavy items get a quick consultation first)
1 Week Before: Get Ready for Moving Day
Finish packing everything except daily essentials
Confirm your arrival time with us (we work around the time you want)
Take a photo of how your TV and computer cables are hooked up
Use up frozen food and plan easy meals for moving week
Make a plan for kids and pets on moving day
The Day Before: Last-Minute Prep
Have everything in boxes, taped shut, and ready to stack before your movers arrive
Empty, unplug and defrost the fridge
Disconnect and drain the washer and dryer
Pack a first-night bag: medicine, chargers, toiletries, bedding and a change of clothes
Keep cash, jewelry, keys and important papers with you, not on the truck
Save a parking spot close to the door for the truck
Clear walkways and hallways
Put a “Don’t load” sign on anything that is not going
Moving Day: Moving Day
Walk through with your lead mover and point out fragile items and anything staying behind
Stay reachable by phone
Do a final check of closets, cabinets, the garage and the attic
At the new place, tell the crew where each piece of furniture goes
After the Move: Settle In
Unpack your first-night bag and the kitchen first
Check that everything arrived and your furniture is set up where you want it
Update your driver license and vehicle registration if needed (see the Texas checklist below)
Recycle or reuse your boxes
Want to Skip Half This List?
Our San Marcos crew can do the heavy part for you:
Packing on request, with our boxes, tape and padding
Furniture wrapped in moving blankets and pads
Beds and furniture taken apart and put back together
Loading, driving and unloading by one local crew
Arrival at the time you want. Our San Marcos office is open 24/7
Get a free quote or call or text (512) 227-4743.
How to Prepare for Movers
What to do before your crew arrives:
Have everything in boxes, taped shut, and ready to stack before your movers arrive
Disconnect and drain the washer and dryer, and empty the fridge
Save a parking spot close to the door and clear a path through the house
Keep medicine, cash, jewelry and important papers with you
Tell us ahead of time about stairs, elevators and very heavy items
Put a “Don’t load” sign on anything that is staying
Be there (or have someone there) for a quick walk-through with your lead mover
How to Prepare When Movers Are Packing Your House
Tell us when you book which rooms you want packed: the whole home, or just the kitchen and fragile items
We bring the boxes, tape and padding
Set aside what you’re taking yourself: medicine, documents, jewelry and your first-night bag
Point out anything fragile, valuable or sentimental
Ask us about items we can’t put on the truck, like propane tanks or gasoline
Leave the rest as it is. The crew packs it, labels it and loads it
Moving to San Marcos? Your Texas Checklist
Checked on the City of San Marcos, Texas DPS and TxDMV websites in November 2026.
City utilities: For most San Marcos addresses, the City of San Marcos provides electric, water, wastewater, trash and recycling on one bill. Start service online at connect.sanmarcostx.gov or call Utility Customer Services at 512-393-8383 (option 3).
Other electric and gas companies: Some addresses get electricity from Pedernales Electric Cooperative (512-262-2161) or Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative (800-842-7708). Gas comes from CenterPoint Energy. Check which company serves your new address.
Internet: Providers in town include Spectrum, Astound Broadband and CenturyLink. Book your install a week or two ahead.
Mail: Change your address at usps.com/move.
Moving within Texas: Update the address on your driver license within 30 days. Many drivers can do it online at dps.texas.gov.
New to Texas: Register your vehicle within 30 days (txdmv.gov) and get a Texas driver license within 90 days (dps.texas.gov).
Moving to town for school? See our Texas State move-in and move-out checklist.
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Moving Checklist Questions
Is this moving checklist free to print?
Yes. Download the PDF, print it, and check things off as you go. No email or sign-up needed.
How far ahead should I start planning a move?
About 6 to 8 weeks for a full home. End-of-the-month dates book up first. Moving sooner? Our San Marcos office is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and same-day moves are often possible.
What should I do before the movers arrive?
Have everything boxed, taped and ready to stack, disconnect the washer and dryer, empty the fridge, save a parking spot close to the door, and keep your valuables with you. Then do a quick walk-through with your lead mover.
Can D&V Movers pack for me?
Yes. Let us know when you book. We bring the boxes, tape and padding and can pack your whole home or just the kitchen and fragile items.
Do your movers take apart and put back furniture?
Yes. We take apart beds and other furniture that won't fit through doors, wrap everything in moving blankets and pads, and put it back together at your new place.
What do I need to update after moving to San Marcos?
Start your utilities (the City of San Marcos for most addresses, or Pedernales or Bluebonnet Electric for some), change your address with USPS, and update your driver license within 30 days. New to Texas? Register your vehicle within 30 days and get a Texas license within 90 days.