8 Weeks Before Moving Day
Begin sorting possessions into three categories: take, donate, and discard. This is the highest-leverage time to get rid of things — before you've paid someone to move them. Focus on: items not used in the past year, furniture that won't fit in the new space, appliances being replaced, and anything too worn for a new home.
6 Weeks Before Moving
Research and book your moving company. Charlottesville movers to compare: Charlottesville Moving Solutions, Two Men and a Truck (Charlottesville), College Hunks, and local operators. Get at least three quotes. For a 3-bedroom Charlottesville move, expect $700–$1,500 for a 4-hour minimum with most full-service companies. Book early — May through August is peak moving season in Charlottesville due to UVA and academic cycles.
4 Weeks Before Moving
Schedule junk removal for everything in the 'discard' pile. Getting this done 4 weeks out gives you time to decide if there's more to remove after seeing the newly cleared space. Albemarle Moving offers same-day to next-day service throughout Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Pricing: $149 single item, $269 quarter load, $399 half, $699 full truck. No deposit. We haul from any floor.
2 Weeks Before Moving
Confirm all utility transfers (Dominion Energy, Comcast/Xfinity, water), update your address with USPS, notify your bank and insurance, and schedule cleaning services for the property you're vacating. If you're leaving a rental, schedule a walkthrough with your landlord to document the post-cleanout condition.
Moving Day
Have a clear plan for the junk removal vs moving company distinction: movers take what you're keeping, junk removal handles what's left. If you have leftover items after the movers leave, call Albemarle Moving at 434-230-4551 — we can often schedule same-day service even on short notice.
After the Move: Charlottesville Resources
New to Charlottesville or Albemarle County? The Charlottesville City website and Albemarle County website both have new resident guides. For bulk trash or large item disposal at your new home, Albemarle Moving handles ongoing junk removal throughout the area.