2 Months / 8 Weeks
If you’ve found a new home, your offer has been accepted, and you're ready to start organising the move, starting with about two months to plan out the logistics is a reasonable amount of time to give yourself.
Research Removal Companies
Start researching removals companies, reading reviews, and obtaining quotes to ensure you receive the best service at a suitable price. We'd highly recommend choosing a company that is B.A.R registered to ensure you receive a professional service. If you find a company that you want to go with, book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. You should leave it no later than a month before your moving date to ensure you can book the right moving date for you with a trusted, reputable company.
Spring Clean
There is nothing more stressful than carting a truck full of possessions over to your new home, only to realise it’s the same things you never use and don’t even like anymore that you have to find space for. Have a spring clean now and throw out anything that is broken, forgotten, or no longer needed. Storage can also be a good option for items you don’t need right now, but may in the future.
Organise Paperwork
Head out to the stationary store and buy yourself a ring binder, because having all your documents in one designated place will be invaluable as the paperwork piles up. Create your own moving binder with all the information (including this checklist!), quotes, legal documents, and receipts you obtain throughout the moving process - not only will these help you feel far more organised, but a binder with all your paperwork will come in handy should anything go wrong or get forgotten.
1 Month/ 4 Weeks
With four weeks to go, it’s time to start putting your moving plans in motion!
Book Removal Company
Order Packing Materials
Empty Freezer / Larder
Measure Furniture
Inform Of Address Change
2 Weeks
Two weeks to go. The big day is moving closer and there are a few things you'll need to be doing.
Start Packing
Two weeks to go, and those moving nerves have no doubt started kicking in! This is a good time to start packing up your home so you’re not overwhelmed nearer the moving date. Start with bigger items of furniture that will need to be dismantled, and then start packing your items into boxes that are clearly labelled with their intended room.
Arrange time off work
Moving house in the week is much more preferable over moving at a weekend. Less traffic and an increased likelihood of your removals company being available will make it a far less stressful time, so organise a day or two off work to ensure you can be available for the move.
Contact utility providers
Make sure you have cancelled or transferred all of your utility providers ready for the move. This includes you gas, electricity, and water providers, as well as internet and phone companies.
On the day
The big day has arrived! We have a few pieces of advise to help your minimise stress on the big day.
Get kids and pets out the house
Your moving day may feel slightly chaotic, with a removals team coming in and out of your house to transport your boxes to the van. To keep stress to a minimum, we’d recommend you ask a trusted relative or friend to watch over any young children or pets for the day. Picking them up when the move is complete and all your boxes are in your new home will allow you, and your children/pets, to feel more settled.
Keep your survival box and all important documents in a safe place
Remember that survival box and moving binder we’ve been telling you to start making? You’ll need it on your moving day, so make sure these items are stored in a safe place to make sure they don’t end up in the back of the removals van and travel with you in your car instead.
Give the house a final check
This is your last chance to make sure nothing’s been forgotten, so do a final sweep of your home - remember to check your loft, shed, garage, and any storage cupboards that may have been missed when packing.
