08/09/2026

Moving Checklist for HDB, Condo & Landed Homes in Singapore

A smooth home move starts before packing day. This checklist helps HDB, condominium and landed-home customers prepare the information, access and decisions that affect a workable quotation and moving plan.

Quick answer: Start with the two locations, home type, approximate item list, lift or staircase access, preferred date and any bulky or fragile items. Confirm building rules early and keep valuables and essential documents with you.

Four weeks before the move

• Decide the intended move date and one alternative date if possible.
• List large furniture, appliances, boxes and special items instead of relying only on floor area.
• Identify items for delivery, storage, clearance, donation consideration or personal transport.
• Ask both buildings about lift booking, loading bays, deposits, protective padding, approved hours and contractor forms.
• Photograph tight corridors, stairs, lift interiors, loading areas and unusually large or fragile items.
• Check whether any furniture needs dismantling and whether manufacturer instructions or special tools are available.

Request and compare quotations

A useful quotation should reflect the actual scope. Share the same information with every mover so the comparison is meaningful.

• Addresses or postal codes and property types.
• Floors, lifts, stairs, long carrying routes and parking restrictions.
• Approximate volume and an item list with dimensions where relevant.
• Packing, cartons, dismantling, disposal, storage or post-move support required.
• Preferred timing, building-management rules and any special handling.
• The responsibilities, assumptions, exclusions and possible additional charges stated in writing.

Two to three weeks before

• Confirm the accepted quotation, service date, contact person and access bookings.
• Separate passports, keys, medication, jewellery, cash, laptops and irreplaceable documents for personal transport.
• Begin packing non-essential items and label boxes by destination room and contents category.
• Measure large furniture against doors, corridors and lift openings.
• Arrange utilities, internet, mail, school, employer and address updates where applicable.
• Plan how children, pets and live plants will be kept safely away from the working route.

Seven days before

• Confirm building access, lift timing, parking and loading instructions again.
• Finish most packing and avoid overloading cartons.
• Keep screws, remote controls and small parts clearly labelled with the related item.
• Prepare a first-night box with chargers, toiletries, clothes, basic tools and cleaning items.
• Defrost and prepare appliances only according to manufacturer instructions.
• Confirm the reusable carton quantity and return arrangement if cartons are supplied on loan.

On moving day

• Keep the route clear and ensure the authorised contact can answer questions.
• Walk through both locations and point out fragile items, existing damage and special instructions.
• Do not leave valuables, identity documents or confidential business records inside ordinary cartons.
• Check loading completion before the vehicle departs.
• At delivery, direct placement by room and inspect the agreed handover before the team leaves.
• Record any concern promptly with photographs and written details.

After the move

• Check that agreed items and components have arrived.
• Test critical appliances only after appropriate settling or manufacturer guidance.
• Arrange carton return by the agreed date and quantity.
• Complete any separately quoted cleaning, touch-up, disposal or storage follow-up.
• Update building access records and return keys, passes or deposits where required.

Frequently asked questions

How early should I book a mover?

Availability varies by date and scope. Begin enquiries several weeks ahead, especially for weekends, month-end periods, building approvals or moves needing dismantling and special handling.

Is floor area enough for a quotation?

No. Two homes with the same floor area can contain very different volumes, furniture and access conditions. An item list, photos and access information produce a more useful assessment.

What should I not pack into ordinary cartons?

Keep money, jewellery, identity documents, medication, confidential records, hazardous items and irreplaceable valuables under your direct control.

Can moving, disposal and cleaning be coordinated together?

Yes, when each part is separately assessed, assigned and stated in the quotation. Post-move cleaning or touch-up may be delivered through suitable partners.

Continue planning

Use home moving services, moving-cost factors, and bulky-item preparation guide to prepare the next step, or request a quotation when the scope is ready.