Moving House Checklist
When you’re moving house, it can seem like there are a million and one things to take care of and prepare for. In fact, recent research revealed that moving home is one of the most stressful events in our lives!
Our Home Move Coordinators here at Masons Removals Cardiff, get asked a whole range of questions from our customers, such as:
- Where do I start when preparing to move house?
- What to do when moving house?
- How long does it take to move house?
- When should I start packing to move house?
- How do I distract children on moving day?
So, using our expert knowledge of home removals, we have compiled this handy moving home checklist. If you’ve found yourself wondering what to do when moving house or how to prepare to move house, then read on and take a look at our moving house checklist! Or download your very own checklist here.
With our complete checklist, you will have a comprehensive list that will ensure you are fully prepared for your home move. Plus, if you have any more questions, why not contact our friendly team and see how Masons Removals Cardiff could help you with your home move?
Two Months Out: Ready, Set, Prep!
- Book Your Move: Get quotes & secure your moving date with us as early as possible.
- Packing Services: Decide if you’ll need expert packing services.
- Get Supplies: Purchase all your packing & storage materials. Compare prices at our online store.
One Month Out: Pack & Purge
- Declutter: Donate, sell, or recycle items you don’t need.
- Start Packing: Begin with non-essential items. Label boxes clearly. If using our expert packers, you don’t have to worry about packing. We handle everything!
- Self-Storage: Consider storing excess items. Get quotes & secure a unit if needed. Find out more about our self storage facilities here.
- Kids & Pets: Arrange childcare & pet care for moving day.
Three Weeks Out: Spread the Word
- Notify Services: Update your address with the local council, DVLA, HMRC, bank, insurance, phone, internet, gas, & electricity providers.
- TV Licence: Transfer it to your new address.
- Landline: Redirect your number.
- Redirect Mail: Set up mail redirection with the Post Office
- Council Tax: Arrange payments with your new local council.
- Healthcare: Register with new doctors & dentists if you’re moving to a different area.
- Friends & Family: Inform them of your new address. Update online shops, mail orders, & subscription services.
- Car Prep: Service your vehicle & check tyres if travelling a long distance.
Two Weeks Out: The Home Stretch!
Start Here:
- Confirm Move: Finalise your moving arrangements with the removals company.
- Furniture: Dismantle self-assembly furniture unless we’ve arranged to do this for you. Assess which drawers can be moved full.
Don’t Overlook:
- Fabrics: Treat stored fabrics with anti-moth solutions.
- Appliances: Schedule professional disconnection of kitchen appliances, particularly your washing machine, to ensure the drum is secure for the move.
- Plants: Prep plants for transit. Check out our comprehensive guide here.
Important Reminders: If Applicable…
- Clear Spaces: Empty loft or garage & dismantle sheds or greenhouses unless we’ve arranged to do this for you
- Fuel: Drain fuel from lawn mowers or motorcycles.
- Hazardous Items: Arrange separate transportation for dangerous substances.
Final Steps: Wrapping Up Week 2
- Metre: Schedule readings for gas, electricity, telephone, & water metres.
- ‘Do Not Move’ Area: Designate a spot for essentials like keys, mobile devices, tools, cleaning supplies, & coats.
- Clean as You Pack: Tidy up your home while packing.
One Week Out: The Final Countdown
- Packing Wrap-Up: Ensure your packing is nearly complete.
- Fixtures & Fittings: List what stays behind. Remove any you’re taking, including disconnecting light fittings.
- Neighbourly Consideration: Ask your neighbours to keep the area outside your home clear for the removal van on moving day.
One to Two Days Ahead: Final Touches
- Defrosting Time: Start defrosting your fridge & freezer.
- Dishwasher: Disconnect your dishwasher for transport.
- Moving Day Essentials: Prepare a box with essentials like toilet roll, soap, pet food, & bedding.
- Charge Up: Ensure your mobile phone & essential devices are charged.
- Van Plans: Collect your hire van or confirm the schedule with your removal firm.
- Box Location: Move all packed boxes to a downstairs room for easy access on moving day.
D-Day: All Aboard for the Move!
- Secure Valuables: Set aside important documents & valuables for transport in your car.
- Children & Pets: Ensure children & pets are safely out of the way.
- Bedding & Curtains: Strip all bedding & curtains, placing them in clearly labelled bags for easy access.
- Final Sweep: Complete a final clean of the house. Keep your vacuum cleaner & cleaning supplies readily available
- Final Checks: Before the removal van departs, double-check that nothing has been left behind or packed incorrectly.
- Storage Considerations: Avoid placing perishable, flammable, or hazardous substances in storage.
- Contact Information: Ensure our team has directions to your new property & your contact details.
- Arrival Coordination: Agree on a time of arrival.
- Key Management: Drop off keys to your old home with the estate agent or arrange pick up with the new owner & ensure you have the keys to your new home for prompt unloading.
If you’re looking for a Cardiff removals company or moving house in Cardiff or further afield, here at Masons Moving Group, we have a team of expert movers! Starting out as a horse-and-cart furniture removals business back in 1905, we are a family-run business and understand what it takes to remove the stress out of moving home!
To find out more, or to get your personalised removals quote; call our friendly team on 0800 141 3688 or drop us an email: [email protected]
