Blog · September 26, 2026

Moving Day Checklist for Rockville and Montgomery County

A move goes smoothly when the prep is done before the truck shows up. This checklist covers what most often causes trouble on moving day, whether you're moving a whole apartment or just a few big pieces.

Two to three weeks before

• Book your delivery. Weekends and the end of the month are the busiest times for moves, so book early.
• Measure your biggest items: sofas, mattresses, dressers. Make sure they'll fit through doorways, stairwells, and elevators at both ends.
• Check building rules. Apartments and condos often require you to reserve an elevator or loading area. Ask both your old and new building management, and your HOA if you have one.
• Plan parking. Figure out where a van and trailer can stop close to the door at both addresses.

The week before

• Collect supplies: boxes, tape, markers, and blankets or pads for anything that scratches.
• Pack room by room, and label each box with its room and contents.
• Take apart bed frames and tables. Keep screws in a labeled bag taped to the furniture.
• Disconnect and drain washers, and defrost refrigerators the day before.
• Pack a "first night" box you keep with you: chargers, medications, toiletries, sheets, a few tools, and snacks.

Delivery day

• Have everything packed, closed, and near the door before the scheduled time.
• Be at both addresses, or have someone there, to point out what goes and where it goes.
• Keep valuables, cash, jewelry, and important documents with you, not in the load.
• Allow extra time for traffic on I-270, the Beltway, and Rockville Pike, especially at rush hour.
• Check your items at drop-off before the driver leaves.

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