The Ultimate Moving House Checklist: 10 Key Steps
Moving house can be both exciting and stressful.
The good news is, there are plenty of things you can do to make the process smoother. Being organised is key, and a well-planned approach can make a moving day far less overwhelming.
At Craig Atkinson Removals & Storage, we take the stress out of moving with our comprehensive house removal services, including professional packing, secure storage solutions, and more.
In this blog, we’ll guide you through our ultimate moving house checklist; a tried-and-tested process that we not only recommend but also follow with our own customers.
Our ultimate moving house checklist includes:
- Book a Removals Company Early
- Declutter Before You Pack
- Create a Moving Timeline
- Notify Service Providers
- Pack Smart – Room by Room
- Arrange Mail Redirection
- Prioritise Important Documents
- Prepare Large Furniture
- Pack an Essentials Box
- Final Walkthrough of Your Home
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Let’s get into each step of the checklist in further detail…
Book a Reliable Removals Company Early
Booking a reliable removals company, just like Craig Atkinson Removals & Storage, is absolutely vital to avoid disappointment and ensure you secure a date in advance of your move. Professional movers like ourselves are inundated with removal enquiries and get booked up really quickly.
Therefore, it’s crucial you enquire with us several weeks in advance if possible. Choosing a professional company over DIY is always the favourable option to make your move seamless.
Declutter Before You Pack
The second house moving tip we love to promote is to declutter before you pack. Moving is the best time to get rid of unwanted items as you’ll find you have much less to pack which equals a quicker move and often cheaper removal costs.
So, now might be a great time to get rid of those unwanted clothes, games, or other accessories which are no longer needed. Plus, you can even make some money from selling these items.
Create a Moving Timeline & Checklist
Creating a moving timeline and checklist is another excellent tip that many of our customers choose to follow. We recommend breaking tasks into weekly stages leading up to your move to help reduce stress and avoid the last-minute rush.
You can reach out to Craig Atkinson Removals & Storage to request a moving timeline and checklist and we’ll be happy to email across to you.
Notify Utility Companies & Service Providers
Although this can be time-consuming and annoying to say the least, notifying utility companies and service providers is paramount, and the earlier you do it, the more you can enjoy settling into your new home once the move is complete.
Make a list of the service providers you need to change including electricity, gas, water, internet, insurance, council tax. As a result of a proactive approach, you’ll avoid bills at the old address or service interruptions.
Pack Smart – Room by Room
Moving house can be absolute chaos but considering a strategic approach to your move can really help make your move more formulaic.
Our movers often recommend starting with your biggest rooms and ending at your smallest rooms, packing up step-by-step, and using sturdy boxes, labels, and colour-coding. Plus, it’s always a good idea to keep essentials separate for your first night in your new home. Also, just so you know, we provide dedicated packing services!
Arrange Mail Redirection
Similarly to notifying your service providers, arranging mail redirection is another annoying step in the moving process, but one that should be prioritised and completed nonetheless. This step is crucial to avoiding missing bills and sensitive post.
Take Care of Important Documents
Taking care of important documents is another vital part of the moving process. The last thing you want is a long day of moving only to discover you’ve misplaced your passport or other important documents.
Have safe folders where essential documents can be carefully placed and looked after. Once sorted and organised, you can carry them with you rather than loading in the van.
Prepare Large Furniture & Appliances
Now for the heavy-handed stuff! Preparing large furniture and appliances for moving can be a stressful experience, but fortunately, Craig Atkinson Removals & Storage provides dedicated furniture disassembling and reassembling service. We help to disassemble beds, wardrobes, tables, desks, and other large types of furniture or appliances with complete ease.
Pack an Essentials Box for Moving Day
Moving day can be stressful and draining, and that’s why packing an essentials box is a cheat code. Make a note of everything you’ll need throughout the day to keep you going.
Your comprehensive list may include: kettle, tea/coffee, snacks, phone chargers, toiletries, change of clothes. This is wise as when you arrive at your new home, you won’t need to find essential accessories, for example charging your phone to call family.
Do a Final Walkthrough of Your Old Home
The final step of our moving house checklist is doing a final walkthrough of your old home before you move. We recommend doing this a night before as a family and double checking every room.
Make sure you check all areas of each room carefully and don’t forget the loft and the garage – this is easily done! And of course, leave the property clean for the new owners.
Contact Craig Atkinson Removals & Storage
Our team at Craig Atkinson Removals & Storage truly hopes that our moving house checklist has put your mind at ease, and if you follow this chronological list of things too, you won’t go far wrong in making your move as easy as possible.
We provide expert removal services to help with this checklist including comprehensive house removals, packing services, storage solutions, house clearances, and dismantling and reassembling.
Call today at 01282 932054 or use our contact form to request a free quote for your move.
