Help center
What should I do before movers arrive?
A practical checklist for preparing boxes, access, elevators, parking, fragile items, and essentials before movers arrive.
Quick answer
What should I do before movers arrive?
Before movers arrive, finish packing, clear access, reserve elevators or parking, label boxes, and keep essentials with you.
Last updated: May 20, 2026.
What should be ready first?
Boxes should be packed and closed, furniture access should be clear, fragile items should be flagged, and building access should be confirmed before the arrival window.
What should stay with you?
Keep valuables, medication, documents, chargers, keys, payment cards, pet supplies, and overnight items with you instead of loading them onto the truck.
- Medication and documents
- Jewelry and cash
- Chargers and laptops
- Keys and building fobs
How to avoid delays
Reserve elevators, check parking, label rooms, separate donation or trash items, and tell the crew about anything heavy, fragile, or unusual.