Checklist for Moving Into a Newly-Built Home

September 16, 2024

There’s nothing quite like the excitement and anticipation of moving into a brand new home. It’s not without its challenges, however. For example, existing homes typically come with window coverings, landscaping and fencing, but that’s not always the case with a new construction home. As a top home builder in Wichita, KS, Sharp Homes created this checklist for moving into a newly-built home to help you have a low-stress moving experience.

Before the Move

Your builder will provide you with your new address and the expected closing date.
Contact utility companies to set up new accounts or transfer services once the closing date is finalized (water, gas, electricity, trash, internet).
Have your mail forwarded through the post office once you have your closing date.
Find out if your builder will be installing temporary window coverings.
Purchase any additional appliances not included with the home, such as a washer, dryer and refrigerator. It’s often easier to buy these appliances from the same place as your stove, dishwasher and any other included appliances.

Moving Day & After

Schedule installation for services such as internet, cable and phone that are not connected prior to closing.
Schedule professional landscaping, fence installation and sprinkler system installation if it wasn’t included in your home construction contract and you’re not planning on doing it yourself.
Purchase and install window coverings such as blinds, shades or curtains. In some cases, You could do it yourself or hire a window covering company to design and install custom window coverings.
Purchase and install shower curtains and rings, if needed.
Change your address with your bank, credit card companies and other important institutions.
Update your driver’s license and vehicle registration with your new address.
Make a note of your furnace filter size and the types of lightbulbs used in your new light fixtures so you can stock up or buy them as needed.
Keep your new home in top condition with a regular cleaning routine and consistent maintenance for your HVAC equipment.

Looking for more home building checklists and guides? Sharp Homes has also created a custom home building checklist so you know what to expect during the process and a spring home maintenance checklist to help you get settled in after your move. And if you’re curious about the process of building a new home, we’ve outlined our custom home building process for you, too.