🏠 Foosun Moving
Your Trusted Ottawa Local Moving Partner
Complete Moving Checklist & Inventory
📋 Your Move Details: Fill in your information below to keep everything organized!
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🍁 Ottawa-Specific Moving Tips
- 🍁 Book parking permits (City of Ottawa requires 48-hour notice). Call 3-1-1.
- 🍁 Utilities: Update address for Ottawa Hydro & Enbridge Gas.
- 🍁 City Water/Tax: Contact City of Ottawa Tax & Water Services (613-580-2444) for final meter readings/billing.
- 🍁 Homeowners: Update mailing address with MPAC (property assessment).
- 🍁 Register with new Ottawa Public Library branch.
- 🍁 Winter moves: Ensure walkways are salted and cleared for safety.
📅 Your Moving Timeline
8 WEEKS
Planning Phase
Contact Foosun Moving for a free quote
Create moving budget and timeline
Research Ottawa neighborhoods (if relocating within city)
Begin decluttering – donate to Ottawa charities
Order moving supplies or arrange with Foosun
6 WEEKS
Notifications & Arrangements
Notify landlord/property manager (if renting)
Book moving date with Foosun Moving
Arrange parking permits (City of Ottawa)
Schedule elevator reservations (for condos)
Notify schools and register at new district
Update employer with new address
4 WEEKS
Utilities & Services
Transfer/cancel Ottawa Hydro service
Transfer/cancel Enbridge Gas
Contact City of Ottawa for Water/Tax address change
Arrange internet/cable transfer (Rogers, Bell, etc.)
Update address with banks and credit cards
Forward mail with Canada Post
Update driver’s license (ServiceOntario)
Update vehicle registration
2 WEEKS
Packing Prep
Start packing non-essential items
Label all boxes with room and contents
Confirm moving details with Foosun Moving
Arrange care for pets on moving day
Dispose of hazardous materials properly
Take photos of valuable items
1 WEEK
Final Preparations
Pack essential “first night” box
Defrost refrigerator and freezer
Confirm parking and access arrangements
Prepare payment for movers
Back up important digital files
Clean current home or arrange cleaners
MOVING DAY
The Big Day
Be present when Foosun Moving arrives
Do final walkthrough of old residence
Check all closets and storage areas
Take final meter readings (hydro, gas, water)
Turn off lights and lock up
Have keys ready for return
📦 Room-by-Room Inventory (Use for insurance and tracking!)
🛋️ Living Room
| Item Description | Qty | Condition | Box # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofa/Couch | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Coffee Table | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| TV/Entertainment Unit | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Lamps | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Decorations/Art | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Other: ________________ | _____ | _______ | _____ |
🛏️ Bedrooms
| Item Description | Qty | Condition | Box # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed Frame/Mattress | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Dresser | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Nightstands | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Wardrobe/Closet Items | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Bedding/Linens | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Other: ________________ | _____ | _______ | _____ |
🍳 Kitchen
| Item Description | Qty | Condition | Box # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dishes/Plates | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Glasses/Mugs | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Pots/Pans | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Small Appliances | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Utensils/Cutlery | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Food/Pantry Items | _____ | _______ | _____ |
🚿 Bathroom
| Item Description | Qty | Condition | Box # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towels | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Toiletries | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Medicine Cabinet Items | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Bath Mat/Accessories | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Cleaning Supplies | _____ | _______ | _____ |
🛠️ Garage/Storage/Outdoor
| Item Description | Qty | Condition | Box # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tools/Toolboxes | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Gardening Equipment | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Lawn Mower/Snow Blower | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Bicycles/Sports Gear | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Storage Boxes (Misc) | _____ | _______ | _____ |
🧺 Basement/Laundry
| Item Description | Qty | Condition | Box # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washer & Dryer | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Deep Freezer | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Seasonal Decor Boxes | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Utility Shelving/Racks | _____ | _______ | _____ |
| Storage Boxes (General) | _____ | _______ | _____ |
💎 High-Value & Fragile Item Log
Use this section for anything exceeding $500 in value, or requiring special crating/care (e.g., antiques, fine art, server equipment, pianos). A declared value may be required for insurance.
| Item Description (e.g. Grandma’s Clock) | Declared Value ($) | Special Handling | Box/Crate # |
|---|---|---|---|
| _______________________________ | _________ | _________ | _____ |
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