Moving house involves hundreds of small tasks across weeks of preparation. Here's a comprehensive checklist to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.
8 weeks before moving
- ✅ Start decluttering — sell, donate or skip what you don't want to take
- ✅ Post your removal job on We Got The Move to start getting quotes
- ✅ Research storage options if needed during the gap between properties
- ✅ Start collecting free boxes from supermarkets and local shops
- ✅ Begin packing non-essential items (books, seasonal clothes, spare linen)
4 weeks before moving
- ✅ Accept your chosen driver's bid and confirm the moving date
- ✅ Notify your employer of your change of address
- ✅ Contact HMRC, your bank, and financial institutions
- ✅ Arrange redirect of post with Royal Mail (do this at least 3 weeks before)
- ✅ Contact your broadband and TV provider to arrange transfer or cancellation
- ✅ Take meter readings at your current property
- ✅ Notify your children's school of the move
- ✅ Register with a new GP and dentist if moving areas
2 weeks before moving
- ✅ Confirm your moving date with the driver
- ✅ Update your address with subscription services (Amazon, Netflix, etc.)
- ✅ Notify your car insurance and any other insurance providers
- ✅ Update your driving licence and V5C vehicle registration
- ✅ Arrange parking permits or suspension at new address if needed
- ✅ Defrost your fridge and freezer the night before if moving them
1 week before moving
- ✅ Finish packing all non-essential rooms
- ✅ Label every box clearly — room destination AND brief contents
- ✅ Pack an "essentials bag" for moving day (kettle, mugs, phone charger, toilet roll, medication)
- ✅ Confirm access details with your driver — parking, timing, any codes or keys needed
- ✅ Arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere on moving day if possible
Moving day
- ✅ Do a final check of every room, cupboard, loft, and shed
- ✅ Take meter readings at both properties
- ✅ Check all windows are locked and utilities are off at your old property
- ✅ Leave keys as agreed with solicitor or estate agent
- ✅ Make sure your driver has the delivery address and any parking info for the new property
After moving
- ✅ Notify the electoral roll of your new address
- ✅ Set up council tax at the new property
- ✅ Register with utilities if not already transferred
- ✅ Leave a review for your driver on We Got The Move to help other customers
Moving house doesn't have to be chaos — a good checklist and a reliable driver make all the difference. Post your removal job free on We Got The Move and let drivers compete for the best price.
Ready to get removal quotes?
Post your job free. Drivers compete. You pick the best price.
Post Your Job Free