About four weeks before your move

Create a room-by-room inventory and decide what to move, donate or remove. Note heavy and fragile items. Use MoveRec to describe the project, then discuss your preferred date, transportation, crew and quote with PittMovers. Adjust this timeline to your available time.

 

About two weeks before

Gather suitable packing materials and begin with items you use less often. Label boxes by room and contents. Check building move-in rules, elevator reservations and loading access. For a Pittsburgh home, review the actual entrance, stairs and truck parking route.

 

The week before

Confirm the agreed moving scope and arrival window. Share changes to inventory, addresses or access. Arrange rental truck or container timing if you supply transportation. Decide who will handle disassembly and reassembly, and confirm any specialty items in advance.

 

The day before

Finish the packing you agreed to handle, label fragile boxes and keep paths clear. Set aside medications, important documents, chargers, keys and first-night essentials. Keep those items accessible. Plan for children and pets to stay clear of the working area.

 

On moving day

Walk through the inventory and access route with the crew. Identify items that stay, fragile pieces and furniture requiring attention. At the destination, show the room labels and placement plan. Before the crew leaves, check that the agreed work is complete and discuss any concerns.

 

Coordinate optional home services

Consider junk removal before packing, cleaning after the old home is empty or before the new home is filled, and assembly after delivery. Share your preferred sequence in MoveRec. These services are reviewed and quoted separately; selecting them does not reserve the work.

 

Does the planner book my move?

No. MoveRec helps organize your needs and recommend a service. Confirm availability, the quote and booking directly with PittMovers at 412-444-8177. Contact the team when plans change so the scope can be updated.