Moving checklist

Moving can be a stressful time, so make sure everything goes smoothly by planning well in advance. Our easy-to-follow guide will help:

• Talk to Safestore about van hire and organise a removal firm
• Buy your packing and storage supplies – compare prices at The Box Shop
• Start sorting out your loft and garage. It’s a great way to get rid of things you don’t need – why not donate unwanted good condition old toys / books / CDs to charity?
• Put important documents into archive boxes and label them clearly, you may need them when you get to your new home
• Do you need kennels or a cattery for the move? Book it in advance.
• Think about putting items of excess furniture into storage until you’ve settled into your new home – talk to the experts and find out how inexpensive it could be!

• If you’re moving a long way, get your car service and tyres checked well before the journey
• Register with local doctors, dentists, etc if you are moving to a new area
• Confirm your moving arrangements with moving firms
• Start putting items you don’t use every day into boxes
• Could some of those items go into longer term storage to free up more room in your new home? Talk to us!

• Contact the gas, electric, water, phone / TV / cable companies to arrange supplies for your new home
• Let people know about your change of address – not just friends, but also companies (online shops, mail order, magazine subscriptions)
• Organise your mail to be re-directed for at least three months

• Confirm with solicitor and estate agents that the move is going to plan
• Make sure all your packing is done – double-check the loft and garage
• Remind friends and family you’ll need a hand next week!

• Put everything practical you’ll need to one side in a clearly marked box: tape measure, extension lead, step ladder etc
• Get a box of the essentials together – loo roll, kettle, tea, coffee, mugs biscuits – and keep out any paperwork you may need tomorrow…
• Collect your hire van, or confirm tomorrow’s schedule with your removal firm o Move all your packed boxes into a downstairs room