Moving House Checklist
Moving to a new home can be both exciting and stressful. To help make your move as smooth as possible, we've created this comprehensive checklist of tasks to complete before, during, and after your move.
Two Months Before Moving
- Create a moving folder or digital document to keep track of quotes, receipts, and important information
- Research and book a removal company (the earlier the better, especially for peak times)
- Begin decluttering - sort through belongings and decide what to keep, donate, sell, or discard
- Start collecting free packing materials or purchase moving supplies
- If renting, give notice to your landlord
- If necessary, arrange for storage solutions
- Create an inventory of valuable items and consider taking photos for insurance purposes
One Month Before Moving
- Begin packing non-essential items and seasonal belongings
- Notify important parties of your change of address:
- Electoral register
- DVLA (for driving license)
- Car insurance provider
- Home insurance provider
- Bank and credit card companies
- Employer
- Schools
- Doctor, dentist, and other healthcare providers
- Arrange for mail redirection with Royal Mail
- Schedule disconnection/connection of utilities at old and new properties:
- Electricity
- Gas
- Water
- Internet and phone
- TV license
- Confirm moving date with your removal company and verify details
Two Weeks Before Moving
- Continue packing, labeling boxes clearly with contents and destination room
- Create a floor plan of your new home to help movers place furniture correctly
- Arrange for professional cleaning of your new home if needed
- Use up food from the freezer and refrigerator
- Confirm details with your removal company
- Arrange for pet and plant transportation
- Organize important documents in a secure, easily accessible place
One Week Before Moving
- Pack a "first night" box with essentials you'll need immediately
- Disassemble furniture that requires it
- Confirm key collection arrangements for your new property
- Take meter readings at both properties
- Arrange for children and pets to be looked after on moving day if possible
- Clean your current home
- Prepare a moving day kit with important items:
- Important documents and IDs
- Medication
- Phone chargers
- Toiletries
- Change of clothes
- Snacks and drinks
- Basic tools
Moving Day
- Take final meter readings and photos for proof
- Check all rooms, cupboards, loft, garden, and shed to ensure nothing is left behind
- Lock all windows and doors
- Hand over keys as arranged
- At your new home, check that all utilities are working
- Direct movers where to place furniture and boxes
- Unpack essentials and make up beds for the first night
After Moving
- Register with local services:
- Doctor
- Dentist
- Schools
- Register for council tax
- Locate water stopcock, fuse box, and gas shut-off valve
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Change locks if desired
- Meet your neighbors
- Explore your new area
Need Help With Your Move?
At Derbyshire Removals, we're here to make your move as stress-free as possible. Contact us today to discuss your moving requirements and how we can help.
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