Preparing for Your Move: Greenville-specific To-Do Checklist & Timeline

Moving is always a mix of excitement and overwhelm, and the difference often lies in having a solid plan. Here’s a Greenville-tailored moving checklist and timeline to help you stay on track and reduce stress.

8–12 Weeks Before Move Day

• Declutter & downsize — sell, donate, or toss what you won’t move.

• Research & hire movers — get quotes from local companies like Highway Men Moving; lock in your date.

• Inventory & photo valuables — especially for insurance.

• Gather packing materials — boxes, wrap, labels, tape.

• Notify schools & update records — if relocating within or to Greenville County.

• Explore Greenville neighborhoods — decide where you want to live.

  
  

4–6 Weeks Before

• Book utilities in your new home — power, water, gas, internet, trash pickup.

• Change address — USPS, billing, subscriptions.

• Vehicle & driver’s license info (if new to SC):

  • Register vehicle & title transfer

  • Get an SC driver’s license

  • Review the state tax registration rules in South Carolina

• Get parking permits or loading zones arranged if needed in your new area.

• Schedule deep clean & small repairs for both origin & destination.

  
  

1–2 Weeks Before

• Pack nonessential items — start early on rooms you use less.

• Label everything carefully — room name, contents, handling instructions.

• Confirm schedules & walkthrough with your moving company.

• Plan moving day logistics — rest stops, route, food, childcare, pet care.

• Pack essentials bag — meds, chargers, clothes, snacks.

  
  

Days Before / Move Day

• Finish packing last-minute items

• Defrost & clean freezer

• Do final walkthrough — check closets, attic, storage

• Meet the movers, guide them — show layout, drop dangerous items, oversee fragile items

• After arrival: place big pieces, unpack essentials first, inspect for damage

  
  

Greenville-Specific Considerations

• Vehicle & license swap: If you're coming from out of state, SC requires you to register your vehicle and get a license within a set timeframe.

• Local utility providers: Research providers in your area (city water, local power, etc.).

• Trash & recycling: Confirm pickup days and rules in your neighborhood.

• Parking & permit zones: Especially in downtown or older districts, you may need loading permits or street access.

• Use local relocation resources: The Greenville Chamber and city have relocation packets and guides for residents.

  
  

Final advice & offer

A move can feel like juggling too much at once, but with structure, early planning, and local insight, you can keep them all in the air. Highway Men Moving is here to help your Greenville move go smoothly. Contact us now for a quote or to review your checklist together.