Removals Checklists
They say that moving house is one of life’s most stressful events, so we’ve put together an easy-to-follow moving checklist to help you plan for the big day…
4 Weeks Before…
- Book the removal date off work.
- Contact the Post Office and arrange your mail redirection.
- Contact any utility suppliers, eg. phone, TV, Internet, electricity, gas, heating oil and regular subscription services, and inform them of your new address.
- Begin de-cluttering the least used rooms/spaces eg loft, gardens, garage and sheds. Start to pack them and begin stacking your
boxes. The move will now begin to feel more real! - Arrange tradesmen to disconnect plumbing and electrical items eg large fridge freezers, cookers, washing machine etc. Also, to
dismantle/reassemble furniture or to remove/replace windows for larger items, prior to, and, on removal day.
3 Weeks Before…
- Consider new Dental and GP practices if you are moving away from immediate area.
- Arrange any child and pet care for the removal day, if necessary.
- Start to run down the contents of your freezer.
- Make a sketch plan of your new home to determine the placement of furnishings.
- Think about new curtains/blinds/poles.
- Transfer insurance to cover contents at your new home.
- Complete packing of loft, sheds and garages, and then clean away any debris.
2 Weeks Before…
- Start packing in earnest. Begin with non-essentials eg. books, ornaments, pictures, any other items not regularly used. Write the
room name and description on the boxes. - Begin packing the kitchen – ask yourself what you can manage without for a few weeks. Again, write the name and description
on the boxes. Mark ‘fragile’ as necessary. - Inform friends and family of your new address.
- If you are currently renting, confirm a final walk-through date with the landlord.
- Start packing in earnest. Begin with non-essentials eg. books, ornaments, pictures, any other items not regularly used. Write the
1 Week Before…
- Organise key exchange timings with your solicitor.
- Continue your packing and start to bring this process to a close, leaving very little still to do.
- Drain fuel from lawnmowers and other garden equipment.
- Dismantle any garden equipment such as children’s toys/slides etc.
- Do a final de-clutter of anything not being moved. Take to local skip/charity shops.
- Ensure adequate space for removal vans as close to property as possible.
- Touch up any paint scuffs, repair any nail holes etc from walls and flooring.
- Begin final rounds of laundry as close to moving day as practical. (If moving to Storage – start this process sooner and ensure
- ALL items are completely dry, or you may have damp/mildew build up).
1 Day Before…
- Your packing should be completed, except for your overnight essentials. Do not pack cash and jewellery, but keep them with
you. - Ensure the freezer is completely defrosted.
- Take down pictures, mirrors, curtains and blinds.
- Disconnect your washing machine and dishwasher.
- Dismantle any furniture if this has been arranged.
- If moving to storage, do a final check to ensure all laundry is completely dry.
- Your packing should be completed, except for your overnight essentials. Do not pack cash and jewellery, but keep them with
On Moving Day…
- When the Removals Crew arrive, show them around the house and garden/outdoor areas. This will allow them to form a plan for loading the truck
- Make sure plants are drained of excess water.
- Make sure you have personally taken cash and jewellery with you to your new home.
- Take meter readings at your old and new homes.
- Label keys ready for the new owners.
- Ensure fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, cooker and dryer are empty and dishes are cleared. Ensure all these appliances are disconnected and unplumbed.
- Pack a separate box containing kettle, cups, drinks and snacks.
- Before you leave for the final time, walk round your entire house and grounds with the Removals Crew to ensure everything has
been taken.
