Moving guide: Home inventory checklist
By Allstate
Last updated: January 1
Moving to a new home may seem daunting when you start thinking about all the necessary steps, including sorting and packing your belongings. Having a room-by-room checklist to help you take stock of all the items you're moving may help you ensure nothing gets misplaced throughout the process.
This home inventory checklist features printable checklists and tips to help you stay on task when moving. You can download the home inventory checklist below. And, don't forget that while paper checklists may be helpful you might also want to consider using an app.
Home inventory checklist
Living room | Original price | Year of purchase | Model or serial # |
|---|---|---|---|
Carpeting/rugs | |||
Sofas | |||
Coffee table/ side tables | |||
Table & chairs | |||
Carpeting/rugs | |||
Media center | |||
Shelves | |||
Curtains/blinds | |||
Lamps/light fixtures | |||
Art/clocks/wall decor | |||
Fireplace fixtures | |||
Miscellaneous items |
*Tip: Take photos and video of every room, focusing on any significant items.
Bathroom(s) | Original price | Year of purchase | Model or serial # |
|---|---|---|---|
Cabinets/chests | |||
Mirrors | |||
Room décor | |||
Bath towels | |||
Clothes hamper | |||
Medicine cabinet contents | |||
Hair dryers / curlers | |||
Electric shavers/p> |
*Tip: Consider using towels or other linens to wrap household items.
Kitchen + laundry | Original price | Year of purchase | Model or serial # |
|---|---|---|---|
Cabinets / shelving | |||
Table & chairs | |||
Dishware / flatware / glassware | |||
Pots / pans | |||
Clocks / wall décor | |||
Refrigerator | |||
Stove | |||
Microwave | |||
Dishwasher | |||
Electrical appliances | |||
Washer / dryer | |||
Ironing board | |||
Steamer | |||
Vacuum cleaner |
*Tip: Don't forget items behind pantry doors, in cabinets and in any drawers.
Electronics | Original price | Year of purchase | Model or serial # |
|---|---|---|---|
Television #1 | |||
Television #2 | |||
Camera / video equipment | |||
Computer / laptop | |||
Computer accessories (printer, external hard-dries) | |||
Speakers/stereo system | |||
DVD player | |||
Telephones | |||
Mobile phone | |||
Tablet (iPad, Kindle, etc.) | |||
Video game systems |
*Tip: Take a picture of how cords are connected to electronics so you can reconnect them easily later.
Family room + office | Original price | Year of purchase | Model or serial # |
|---|---|---|---|
Art / clocks / wall decor | |||
Carpeting / rugs | |||
Sofas | |||
Curtains / blinds | |||
Table & chairs | |||
Desk & contents | |||
Bookcases | |||
File cabinet | |||
Media center | |||
Lamps / light fixtures |
*Tip: Don't overlook small but potentially valuable items, like personal collections.
Dining room | Original price | Year of purchase | Model or serial # |
|---|---|---|---|
Rug | |||
Table | |||
Chairs | |||
China cabinet / buffet | |||
Curtains / blinds | |||
Silverware | |||
China | |||
Glassware | |||
Tablecloths / napkins | |||
Art / wall decor | |||
Lamps / light fixtures |
*Tip: Tape doors of cabinets or other furniture closed for the move.
Bedrooms | Original price | Year of purchase | Model or serial # |
|---|---|---|---|
Bedframe | |||
Mattress | |||
Linens | |||
Nightstand | |||
Dresser | |||
Jewelry | |||
Bookcase | |||
Desk | |||
Chair | |||
Mirror | |||
Lamps / light fixtures | |||
Closet accessories | |||
Clothes / shoes |
*Tip: Check in with your insurance agent about valuables — Jewelry, for instance — to make sure your coverage limits are adequate to cover a potential loss .
Garage + outdoors | Original price | Year of purchase | Model or serial # |
|---|---|---|---|
Sporting equipment | |||
Tools | |||
Lawn mower | |||
Ladders | |||
Work bench | |||
Grill / barbecue equipment | |||
Storage equipment | |||
Lawn furniture |
*Tip: Drain fuel from any power equipment before your move.
Basement + attic | Original price | Year of purchase | Model or serial # |
|---|---|---|---|
Exercise equipment | |||
Toys / games | |||
Trunks / luggage | |||
Sporting equipment |
*Tip: Drain fuel from any power equipment before your move.
Miscellaneous items | Original price | Year of purchase | Model or serial # |
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*Tip: Drain fuel from any power equipment before your move.