Moving checklist

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Two months before moving

2 months

  • Make your home feel spacious by placing all excess furniture and non essential items into storage; then just watch it sell itself !!
  • Take a copy of all our helpful hints guides, to help you plan your move more effectively.
  • Talk to Safestore about van hire or organising a removal firm.
  • Purchase your packing and storage supplies.
  • Start sorting and clearing your loft and garage. Place all important documents in archive boxes and label clearly. If required, you can put some of these items into storage to make your moving day easier.

One month before moving

1 month

  • Start packing items that are used infrequently.
  • Register with a new doctor, dentist, school etc if you are moving out of the area. 
  • If you are moving a long distance, get your car serviced.
  • Confirm all arrangements such as van hire and storage.
  • If your moving to a new town, a local map can be handy.

Two weeks before moving

2 weeks

  • Contact all utility and service companies to arrange supply to your new home.
  • Inform all relevant people and companies of your change of address.
  • Organise your mail to be re-directed for at least three months.

One week before moving

1 week

  • Confirm with your solicitor that moving date is on schedule.
  • Make sure that all your packing is on target.
  • Remind friends and family they are helping you next week!

The day before

1 day

  • Set aside all items that you will need on the day such as: Tape measure, Extension lead, Step ladder etc
  • If moving yourself, collect hire van later in the day. Rent or buy a sack truck & appliance rollers for moving your heavy items.
  • Move all packed boxes into a suitable room downstairs. This will help when loading your goods on moving day.