Moving Home Checklist

 

Moving home is a big undertaking. Our comprehensive checklist will help you plan for a smooth move.

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4 - 6 weeks before you move house

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• Arrange for a home removal quote.

• Book a home removal company.

• Sort out unwanted items and the contents of your garage.

• Safely dispose of unwanted items.

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2 weeks before you move house

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• Notify your utility providers, bank, TV licensing, DVLA etc., of your move.

• Clear the loft.

• Start running down food in the freezer.

• Set up a Royal Mail redirection.

• Arrange childcare for removal day.

• Arrange pet care for removal day.

• Cancel any milk and newspaper deliveries.

• Arrange for plumbers/electricians to disconnect kitchen appliances/light fitments.

• Contact your removal company and arrange for the delivery of packing materials.

• Gather all your important documents in one place, for example, birth certificate, marriage certificate, insurance documents etc., so they're easily accessible at any point of your move.

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1 day before

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• Prepare your plants for travel.

• Pack and label your boxes.

• Pack the things you'll need for the first night and morning in your new home separately.

• Leave out the essentials such as the kettle, tea, milk, and refreshments.

• Seal any packets, bottles or jars to prevent spillage.

• Defrost the refrigerator and freezer.

• Pack valuables, medicines and documents and put them in a safe place.

• Arrange with the landlord/estate agent where you will leave the house keys.

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The day of the move

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• Take meter readings.

• Turn off all utilities and appliances.

• Do a final check around the house.

• Close and secure windows, doors and entrances.

You can download a copy of our Moving Home Checklist here.

 

For a free quotation for your removal, please contact us