Your moving-house checklist.

As soon as your move is likely

• Start a room-by-room list of furniture, boxes and unusually heavy or fragile items.
• Check parking and access at both properties, including stairs, lifts, narrow entrances and any permit restrictions.
• Decide whether you need packing, furniture dismantling or storage.
• Request your quotation early. An estimator may need to visit so the crew, vehicle and timing can be assessed accurately.

Two to four weeks before

• Confirm the moving date and tell utility providers, insurers, banks and other important organisations.
• Use strong boxes and avoid making large boxes too heavy. Pack books and dense items in smaller cartons.
• Label each box with its destination room and a short description of the contents.
• Set aside documents, medication, keys, chargers and valuables that should stay with you.

The final few days

• Finish packing non-essential items and prepare a clearly marked first-night box.
• Defrost and dry appliances where required, and check manufacturer guidance before transport.
• Confirm key collection, parking arrangements and who will be available at each address.
• Keep walkways clear and tell the removals team about anything that needs special handling.

On moving day

• Walk through the plan with the team and point out fragile, high-priority or non-moving items.
• Keep children and pets safely away from loading areas.
• Before leaving, check cupboards, lofts, sheds, garages and outdoor spaces.
• At the new property, direct labelled boxes to the correct rooms and report any concern promptly.

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