Moving Tips

Get Organised with an Effective Moving Home Checklist

Moving home can be one of the most tiring things you will ever do, and it always brings physical and mental stress. To make things a little easier and more organised, a moving home checklist can be a great help. It stops you forgetting important things and helps your move go smoothly. Here is a comprehensive checklist you can use:

• A few months before the move

• Make an inventory of all your belongings.
• Sort your items into things to take and things to get rid of.
• Items you won’t need but are still usable can be sold at a car boot sale or donated to charity.
• Check that your insurance policies cover your move.
• If you are relocating for work, find out which costs your employer will cover.
• Arrange your children’s school transfer.
• Find out about the area you are moving to and the local community.
• Find people who are available to help you on moving day.

• A few weeks before the move

• Confirm your moving date.
• Arrange a full clean of your new home.
• If you want to refurbish your new home, book professionals for the work you need, such as carpets, tiles and locks.
• Arrange a vehicle to transport all your possessions to your new home.
• If it will be a long journey, consider booking a hotel.
• Arrange for someone to look after your children and pets during the move.
• Tell everyone who needs to know about your change of address, and make sure they have received it.
• Start packing things you don’t use often, so only a few things are left to pack as moving day approaches. Don’t forget to label each box and keep a list of everything packed.
• Plan your meals. Use up what is left in your fridge if you don’t want to take it with you.
• Prepare medicines, a first aid kit and a moving-day survival kit.
• Dispose of unwanted things properly.
• Book help with cleaning the house.
• Cancel local deliveries and tell everyone involved your moving date – newspapers, milk, gardener, cleaner, fuel and oil.
• Put all important documents in one sturdy box for easy access.
• Settle any outstanding bills and return books, DVDs and other borrowed items.
• Clean your garden equipment and other appliances.
• Arrange a mail redirection service with Royal Mail.

• The day before the move

• Make sure everything on your list is packed and labelled.
• Check the whole house to make sure nothing is left behind.
• Make sure you have the keys to your new home.
• Tell friends and relatives what time you are moving, in case you need extra help on the day.
• Have your survival kit ready for tomorrow.

• On moving day

• Take all utility meter readings before you move out.
• Use your checklist while the packed items are loaded into the vehicle, to make sure nothing is left behind.
• Make sure all windows and doors are locked and the electricity is switched off.

• When you arrive

• Use your checklist again as items are unloaded, and check carefully for damaged or missing items.
• If you arranged for Royal Mail to hold your post, collect it.
• Make use of your survival kit.
• Take the utility meter readings before you start using electricity, gas and water.
• Check the whole house for anything left by the previous owners.
• Check that your new home is safe for your children and pets.
• Check that all your keys work.
• Write down important phone numbers, such as your GP, hospital, taxis, school, police and fire service.

This checklist will guide you through what needs doing and remind you of important things you might forget. However, you can cut the work by half if you hire a professional removals company. So what are the benefits of using removal experts? Here is a comparison of moving by yourself and moving with professionals:

Moving home can be very stressful, but it goes well if it is planned and organised properly – which is why a checklist really helps. Even better, combine an effective checklist with a professional removals company, and you can look forward to a successful move with far less trouble and effort.

For a great moving experience, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Removals London 24.

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