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Moving House Checklist

Everything to do before and after moving day, week by week. Tick items off as you go. Your progress is saved in this browser, and you can print the list.

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018 weeks before

Decide on a moving date, and a back-up date if your completion or tenancy end isn’t fixed yet
Get two or three removals quotes and check what each one includes
Go room by room and decide what you’re selling, donating or throwing away
Start using up tins, frozen food and cleaning products
If you rent, check how much notice your tenancy needs

026 weeks before

Book your removals company and confirm the date in writing
Order boxes, tape and bubble wrap, or ask us to bring them
Arrange storage if your new home won’t be ready on the day
Book time off work for moving day and the day after
Start packing things you rarely use: lofts, spare rooms, books, seasonal clothes

034 weeks before

Apply for a parking suspension or permit at both addresses
Check whether either building needs the lift or loading bay booked
Tell your landlord, letting agent or management company your moving date
Book a cleaner for the old property if you need one
Measure large furniture and the doorways at the new place

042 weeks before

Set up Royal Mail redirection for your post
Tell your bank, employer, GP, dentist and insurers your new address
Arrange gas, electricity, water and broadband at the new home
Keep packing, a room at a time, and label every box with its room
Confirm arrival time and access details with your removals team

051 week before

Pack everything except what you need day to day
Arrange childcare or pet care for moving day
Return anything you’ve borrowed and collect anything you’ve lent
Clear the garden, shed and garage
Put together a folder with keys, contracts and important documents

062 to 3 days before

Defrost the freezer and dry it out
Have plumbed-in or gas appliances disconnected
Take down curtains, pictures and anything wall-mounted
Empty drawers and wardrobes that we’ll be moving
Charge phones and power banks

07The day before

Pack an essentials bag: chargers, medication, documents, a change of clothes, toiletries
Pack a first-night box: kettle, mugs, tea, snacks, toilet roll, bedding
Take meter photos if you’re leaving early the next day
Check every cupboard, the loft and behind doors
Get cash or card ready for parking and tips

08Moving day

Walk round with the crew leader and point out anything fragile or staying behind
Take meter readings and photos at the old property
Do a final check of every room before the van leaves
Hand over or lock up the old keys as agreed
At the new home, tell the crew which room each box goes in

09The first week

Take meter readings at the new property
Register with a new GP and dentist if you’ve moved area
Update your address on the electoral register and with DVLA
Set up council tax at the new address
Unpack the kitchen and bedrooms first, then the rest room by room

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