THE ULTIMATE MOVING HOME CHECKLIST

A Moving Home Checklist To Help You Organise Your Move

When you are expecting to move to your new home and a move-in date is set, we are sure

you are eagerly awaiting and looking forward to moving into your new property. There is a

lot to do before you get to that moment, and we are here to guide you all the way so that

everything goes as smoothly as possible.

Below is a checklist to help you organise your move, from two months before your move up

to the moving day, we hope you will find this checklist helpful. However, every move can be

quite different, and use the checklist according to your needs.

If you require help and professional advice for your house move, or a free removal quote,

please get in touch with us and our team is always happy to assist you.

Curtiss & Sons Portsmouth

Quartremaine Road, Copnor,

Portsmouth, PO3 5QH

Tel: 023 9298 5830

Website:

https://curtissremovals.co.uk

email: [email protected]

TWO MONTHS BEFORE YOU MOVE

TASK

DONE

NOTE

If you are renting provide notice to your landlord.

Investigate your new area for GP surgeries,

dentists, schools, supermarkets, restaurants,

etc.

Start decluttering and organise room by room -

Kitchen

Living room

Bathroom

Bedroom

Study

Inform landline and internet providers about

your upcoming change of address and confirm if

they can offer service at your new property.

Start gathering free boxes from family

members, friends, colleagues, or websites like

Freecycle or Gumtree.

ONE MONTH BEFORE YOU MOVE

TASK

DONE

NOTE

Choose a moving company.

Organise your moving van and assistance. (for

the DIY move)

Check the access that moving trucks or vans will

have at both your existing and new properties,

ensure there is somewhere without any parking

restrictions.

Inform HMRC about your change of address,

check if you can do this through your company.

the local council.

Research and purchase house removal

insurance.

Transferring your rental insurance/homeowner

and contents insurance to your new address.

Organise post redirection with the Royal Mail to

avoid missing any important documents.

Write a comprehensive list of your home's

inventory.

Take photos of all your belongings such as

furniture, TVs, etc.

Spend some time arranging your outside areas,

such as the garden, shed, and garage, removing

any unwanted items.

TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE

TASK

DONE

NOTE

Start packing seasonal and non-essential items for

the next two weeks.

Label all your boxes, including the item’s name

and their destination room.

Don't purchase any unnecessary food and try to

as much of your frozen food as possible.

Ensure your car is serviced and checked.

Organise childcare/pet care for the day of the

move.

Provide copies of your children’s school records

to their new school.

Contact the DVLA to update the address on your

driving licence.

Update the address on your Vehicle Registration

Form.

Book time off work around your moving date.

Book a storage unit if needed.

ONE WEEK BEFORE YOU MOVE

TASK

DONE

NOTE

Confirm the specific time and date and time of your

move with your removal company.

Provide your removal firm with any directions

they might need.

Start to pack up any remaining items in order of

how essential they are.

Put together a moving day essential bag/box.

Book a locksmith to change the locks on your

new house if required.

Start disassembling furniture.

Arrange a time for a final inspection with your

landlord when renting.

Remove any fitted items that you wish to bring

with you, such as wall shelves or pictures, etc.

Repairs marks, scratches, nail holes, and any

other minor damage to your old property.

Move your TV licence to your new address.

THREE DAYS BEFORE YOU MOVE

TASK

DONE

NOTE

Label spare keys and out your old house keys in a

separate keyring.

Do a big clothes wash, be sure to leave some

clothes to wear in the coming days and pack the

rest away.

Arrange your documents and valuables in a

separate box, ensuring they are moved under

your supervision.

Make a list of contact names and numbers with

people and provisions you might require in your

first few days after the move.

Get in touch with your utility companies e.g.,

gas, electric, etc. This should be done at least 48

hours before you move.

Establish when you will be given the keys to

your new home.

Unplug any appliances you are taking with you

e.g., the cooker, dishwasher, etc.

Throw away food that will not be taken with

you.

Take pictures of your electronics so you know

how to reconnect them in your new home.

Empty and defrost your fridge/freezer.

MOVING DAY THINGS TO DO

TASK

DONE

NOTE

Load your belongings into your moving van

strategically. As your boxes are labelled, organise

them in the van in sections.

After everything has been packed into your

moving van/truck, double-check your home

before leaving.

Clean your home before handing it to the new

owners.

Ensure all windows and doors are locked.

Take a record of all meter readings.

Take pictures of the empty rooms and fitted

things as proof of the conditions of the property

you moved out.

Make sure your moving day essential box is

separate from the rest of your packing and is

easy to access.

Once the transfer is complete return your old

property's keys to the relevant party.

Ensure your utilities are working at your new

home.

Double-check nothing has been left in the

moving van.

Set up your key appliances e.g., the fridge and

freezer, washing machine, etc.

MOVING DAY ESSENTIALS BOX CHECKLIST

You should prepare your moving day essentials box (bag) in advance, well before the

removal team arrives, preferable the night before.

ESSENTIALS

PACKED

1.Important documents e.g., passports, birth certificates, etc

2.Credit cards

3. Valuable items e.g., Jewellery

4. Mobile phones and changers

5. Laptops, tablets, and changers

6. Medication

7. A Change of clothes for each family member

8. Children comfort toys

9. First aid kit

10. Toilet paper

11. Kitchen paper towels

12. Mugs and cutlery set for each family member

13. Coffee, teas, and sugar

14. Some snacks and water

15. Flashlights

16. Tape measure

17. Bin bags

18. Toolbox

19. Any other valuables such as heirlooms or irreplaceable items