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A metro-Denver moving-day checklist, week by week
Short, plain, and built around the things that go sideways in an in-town move: the truck has nowhere to park, the paperwork is missing, or the walkthrough is skipped.
Four weeks out
- Collect three written quotes and confirm each company’s permit.
- Book the date; ask about weekday versus weekend crews.
- Tell the building manager (or HOA) you are moving, and ask about elevator reservations and insurance-certificate requirements.
Two weeks out
- If you live inside the city and county of Denver, check whether the truck will need curb space. Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure takes street-occupancy permits online through E-Permits, and meter bagging through a separate online system. Per DOTI, bagging requests can take up to 72 hours to process and a week of notice is recommended. See DOTI Street Occupancy.
- The DOTI page does not specifically mention moving trucks, so phone them to find out what your block needs. It also announces a permitting freeze from November 26, 2026 through January 3, 2027, so ask early if you move in that window.
- Other metro cities set their own curb rules; call the city or ask your mover.
One week out
- Pack a “day one” box: chargers, medications, toilet paper, tools, a box cutter.
- Photograph valuables and the condition of furniture.
- Reconfirm the arrival window and the crew size in writing.
The day before
- Empty and defrost the fridge; disconnect washers.
- Mark “do not load” items.
- Clear a path from door to curb.
Moving day
- Ask the crew lead for the paperwork before loading and compare the company name with your contract.
- Walk each room with the lead at the end; empty closets and cupboards are where things get left.
- Do not sign a “complete” slip until you have checked delivered items against your inventory. Note damage on the spot.
After the move
- Keep every page of the contract and the receipts.
- If something is damaged or missing, tell the mover in writing quickly, and use the PUC if the company will not respond.