Moving Day Checklist for Whitby Residents
A step-by-step moving day checklist to keep your relocation to or from Whitby running smoothly.
Moving is consistently ranked as one of life's most stressful events. Whether you're moving across Whitby or relocating to the Durham Region, a solid checklist keeps chaos to a minimum.
Two Weeks Before
- Confirm your storage unit reservation and move-in date
- Gather packing supplies (boxes, tape, bubble wrap, markers)
- Start packing non-essential items
- Notify utilities, Canada Post, and service providers of your address change
- Arrange time off work for moving day
One Week Before
- Pack an essentials box (toiletries, medications, phone chargers, snacks)
- Disassemble furniture that can be taken apart
- Defrost your refrigerator and freezer
- Confirm help from friends, family, or your moving company
- Purchase a quality lock for your storage unit
Moving Day
- Do a final walkthrough of your old home
- Load the truck strategically — heavy items first, fragile items last
- Take photos of utility meter readings
- Hand over keys to the new owner or landlord
- Drive to Beech Street Storage and unload into your unit
After Moving Day
- Update your address with banks, insurance, and government agencies
- Register with a new family doctor if you've moved to a new area
- Explore your new neighbourhood — Whitby has great parks, restaurants, and community centres
Our facility is conveniently located at 610 Beech Street W., close to downtown Whitby. Drive-up access means you can pull right up to your unit for easy loading and unloading.