Your Complete Moving Checklist
Stay organised from 8 weeks out to moving day. Download the PDF or tick them off online.
Your Complete Moving Checklist
Tick off each task as you go. Download the PDF to keep a copy.
8 Weeks Before
0/6- Research and book your man and van
- Start decluttering room by room
- Create a moving budget
- Notify your landlord or start conveyancing
- Begin collecting free boxes from local shops
- Book time off work for moving day
6 Weeks Before
0/6- Start packing non-essential items
- Arrange contents insurance for the move
- Notify utility providers (gas, electric, water)
- Redirect your post via Royal Mail
- Arrange parking permits for both addresses
- Update your address with the GP, dentist, bank
4 Weeks Before
0/6- Confirm your booking with us
- Pack room by room, labelling every box
- Arrange childcare or pet care for moving day
- Measure large furniture for doorways
- Back up computer files and important documents
- Start using up frozen food and perishables
2 Weeks Before
0/6- Confirm parking permits are arranged
- Pack an essentials box (kettle, tea, loo roll, chargers)
- Disassemble flat-pack furniture
- Defrost the freezer
- Arrange key collection for new property
- Confirm lift access or loading bay if applicable
1 Week Before
0/6- Finish packing all rooms
- Label fragile boxes clearly
- Prepare a floor plan for the new place
- Charge all devices for moving day
- Check the weather forecast
- Confirm arrival time with us
Moving Day
0/6- Do a final walkthrough of every room
- Take meter readings at both properties
- Keep valuables and documents with you
- Offer the team a cuppa (they\'ll love you for it!)
- Check nothing\'s been left behind
- Enjoy your new home!
Quick Packing Tips
Use What You Have
Suitcases, laundry bags, and bin liners are great for clothes and soft items. Save money on boxes.
Pack Heavy at the Bottom
Books and heavy items go at the bottom of boxes. Light items on top. Keeps boxes stable and protects fragile items.
Label Everything
Mark each box with its room destination and contents. Use colour-coded tape for each room.
Protect Fragile Items
Wrap breakables in bubble wrap or clothing. Fill empty space in boxes with newspaper or towels.
Photograph Electronics
Take photos of the back of your TV, computer, and router before disconnecting. Makes reconnecting a breeze.
Essentials Box
Pack a box you'll open first: kettle, mugs, tea, toilet roll, phone chargers, snacks, and cleaning supplies.