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Moving House Checklist

Moving house can be stressful and there’s so much to think about, this is why it’s important to get a head start and start planning in advance to ensure that everything is taken care of and the move can go as smoothly as possible.

So, you’ve exchanged contracts and have decided on a moving date now it’s time to prepare for the big day. We’ve created a moving house timeline checklist starting from 6 weeks before your moving date to help you get ready for moving day.

5-6 Weeks Before You Move

  • Have a clear out and declutter
  • Get your hands on packing materials and boxes
  • Start ordering furniture for your new home
  • Arrange a survey with your removals company
  • Research your new area
Top Tip:
ask around at local supermarkets or shops to see if they have any spare boxes
Top Tip:
look into booking some temporary storage if there are any items that you won’t be taking with you straight away

3-4 Weeks Before You Move

  • Book your removal company
  • Arrange childcare or pet care for moving day
  • Organise home insurance for your new home
  • Start to run down your fridge and freezer
  • Make sure there’s parking for your removals company at your new home

2 Weeks Before You Move

  • Notify your essential service providers of your move
  • Transfer your phone number
  • Arrange for post to be redirected
  • Decide how you’re going to transport valuable items
  • If you have arranged to pack yourself – arrange delivery of materials with your removal company
  • Plan the moving day in detail
Top Tip:
retrieve any spare keys that friends or family may have
Top Tip:
pack a moving day survival kit including all the essential things you will need on the day

1 Week Before You Move

  • Finish packing (if you’ve arranged to do it yourself) and clean the house thoroughly
  • Make sure all vital documents are together and safe for moving
  • Defrost and clean the fridge and freezer
  • Check attic, garage, basement, and areas of the house for any items you might have forgotten
  • Confirm all details with your moving company

The Day Before You Move

  • Prepare for professional packing service if you have arranged one
  • Empty all the bins
  • Gather all your essentials, jewellery and important documents and mark as ‘do not remove’ so you can transport yourself
  • Confirm child and pet care arrangements if required
  • Do final house check
Top Tip:
write notes for the new occupants if there are any details you feel they should know
Top Tip:
unpack your moving day survival kit but leave all other unpacking until the next day – don’t overdo it

The Day of The Move

  • Greet and instruct the movers when they arrive
  • Take final meter readings and submit to utility suppliers
  • Once the crew have finished walk through the property to confirm nothing has been left behind
  • Collect your keys and arrive at your new home ahead of the removals company
  • On completion of the removals delivery check all items have been unloaded and sign any removals paperwork

Who Do I Need to Notify When Moving to a New House?

When moving house it’s important to update or inform services and utilities and others that you will be moving.

Here are a few people that you must inform prior to moving house:

  • Water, gas, electricity companies
  • Telephone provider
  • The Post Office
  • Internet provider
  • TV licensing
  • Your bank and/or building society
  • Council tax department
  • Your workplace/employer
  • Insurance company
  • HMRC
  • Doctors, dentist and opticians
  • DVLA
  • Car insurance company
  • Schools, colleges, universities
  • Any companies with which you have subscriptions
  • Credit card company

Frequently Asked Moving House Questions

When should I book my moving survey?

Does a moving survey cost anything or commit me to using Britannia?

Do I have to pack everything myself?

Who will dismantle and reassemble my furniture?

How long in advance do I need to book my house move?

Would it be possible for me to leave my contents in my chest of drawers?

Can I purchase packing boxes and bubble wrap?

What cards do you accept for payment?

How to prepare for moving house?

What is self-storage?

What to pack first when moving house?

What happens if I don’t change my address when I move house?

Downloads

Please download our useful guides to help your move go smoothly

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