Packing Checklist for a Stress-Free Local Move

Two weeks out

Start with low-use rooms: guest closets, seasonal storage, and décor. Declutter before you buy boxes—less volume means a shorter billable move.

• Order or buy boxes, paper, tape, and markers
• Photograph electronics cable setups
• Confirm elevator reservations with your building
• Set aside an essentials overnight bag

Room-by-room order

Pack kitchens and bathrooms last so daily life stays functional. Label every box with room and contents—your crew will stage faster at delivery.

• Fragile: dishes, glass, framed art
• Heavy: books in small boxes only
• Wardrobe: leave clothes on hangers when possible
• Keep tools, remotes, and keys in a marked tote

Move morning

Clear hallways, protect floors if required by your lease, and point out high-value items to the crew lead. Uncle Moves photographs key pieces before loading when requested.