Moving Checklist
When moving, often people will misplace items or forget to pack some things which is entirely understandable as moving can be quite stressful.
A little organisation and planning ahead goes along way and will make your moving process a lot smoother.
We’ve compiled a checklist that will guide through your eight weeks up to the big move:
8 weeks prior
– Obtain quotes from a variety of removal firms; ensure to check their insurance also as they will be liable for your possessions while they are being transported
– Begin to collect the things you will need when packing e.g. boxes, bags and newspaper to wrap up fragile items
– Begin to de-clutter as it will fair well to rid the junk from your house that you won’t need in your new home; consider donating to charity before scraping unwanted items
6 weeks prior
– Inform your utility and broadband companies you are going to be moving to a new address
– Contact your home insurance provider and let them know that cover you may require for your new home and when you will need it to start
– Place orders for any new furniture you will need and arrange delivery for after you have moved in
4 weeks prior
– By now, you should have decided on a removal company and should book them
– Create a list of everyone who will need your new address and send it to them
– Begin to pack any of the unimportant items you won’t require between the current time and your moving day
2 weeks prior
– Plan for your removal workers, maybe using stickers to mark where you require key pieces of furniture to go
– Arrange with your nearest post Office for your mail to be forwarded to the new address for a set period
– Notify your bank of any possible changes to your standing orders
The night before
– Ensure you have a separate bag that is packed with everything you’ll need on your first night at the new house e.g. a change of clothes, toiletries etc.
– Take a final meter reading to pas on to the new owners of your gas, water and electricity supplier
– Set aside a box to put your kettle, tea, coffee and milk in and take that with you when travelling
We know that the above checklist will help you be more organised with your move.
Please visit our website to obtain a quote from us!