Plan the route inside each building as carefully as the journey between them.
Start with access, not the number of boxes
A short drive does not always mean a short move. A sofa carried down three flights of stairs, a distant loading bay or a shared elevator can change the work involved. Walk the route from your largest furniture to the truck at both properties. Photograph tight turns, measure door openings and note any steps. Give your moving team this information before agreeing on the plan.
For a condo, ask management about elevator reservations, loading access, allowed moving hours and any documents it needs from the mover. Rules are building-specific. Confirm the destination arrangements separately; one building’s approval does not cover the other.
Two weeks out: make one move list
Create four columns: item or task, destination room, person responsible and status. Include utility arrangements, key collection, parking arrangements and furniture that needs dismantling. Identify what you will move yourself. A clear list prevents the last-minute discovery that nobody arranged access to the storage locker.
Keep passports, essential medication, jewellery, work devices and important documents with you. Prepare a small overnight kit with chargers, toiletries, clothes, bedding and the tools you need to open boxes. Label this kit distinctly so it does not disappear into the main load.
Compare the scope behind each quote
Ask what the estimate includes: crew, vehicle, travel time, protective materials, disassembly, reassembly and packing. Explain long carries, stairs, bulky pieces and additional stops. Ask how changes to the inventory or access affect the price. Comparing only an hourly rate can hide meaningful differences in what is supplied.
Record your agreed inventory and access details in writing. If a new purchase arrives before moving day, tell the team rather than assuming there is spare truck space. Ask about the available protection options and how to report damage.
The evening before and the first morning
Finish ordinary packing before the crew arrives, unless packing is part of your booking. Clear walkways, protect a space for pets and put items that must stay in a separate area. Keep cleaning supplies available for your own final walkthrough rather than buried in a box.
At arrival, show the crew the fragile pieces, no-go areas and destination labels. Before leaving, check cupboards, balconies, lockers and every room with the team. At the new home, place large furniture first so boxes do not block its route. A few deliberate checks are easier than rearranging a full room.
Turn the list into a moving plan
Kratos can help you work through the route, access and handling requirements before moving day. Share the two addresses, your preferred date and a realistic inventory when requesting a quote. If dates are unsettled, say so; planning around uncertainty is more useful than treating a provisional handover as fixed.
BEFORE YOU GO
Your move, one check at a time.
- Confirm access at both properties
- Identify large items and tight turns
- Agree the scope and inventory in writing
- Pack a separate overnight kit
- Arrange a final walkthrough