Moving house checklist
House moves are always a hassle, but they can be even more complicated when you have to do them on short notice. If at all possible, try to plan your move well in advance so that you have plenty of time to deal with the logistics. But if that’s not possible, here are some tips for making the process as smooth as possible.
Finding a quality removal company
Hiring a professional removals company is essential when you’re planning a house move on short notice. Research different companies and get quotes from several of them before making a decision. Once you’ve found a company that you’re happy with, book them as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
1 Month before moving day
- Confirm your moving day with Lee Atkins Removals
- Throw away anything you don’t need
- Make sure you have booked the moving day off work if necessary
- It is advisable to arrange a babysitter or pet-sitter to make the move run smoother
- If you are packing yourself, purchase moving boxes and supplies like tape and labels
- Arrange post forwarding to your new address with the Post Office
- Notify your friends, businesses and family that you’re moving house
- Make a list of everything you want to take with you to the new house
2 Weeks before Moving day
- Anything that isn’t absolutely essential on moving day should be packed into boxes. Try to label boxes with the room they should be put into
- Cut down on the food you’re buying in shops. Ideally, you don’t want to be transporting food
- Contact your doctors and dentists and arrange for your files to be moved to your new health providers
- Contact your insurance providers to update your home insurance, car insurance and any other policies you have
- You may want to consider booking a storage unit if you don’t think all of your items will fit into your new house, or if there is going to be a delay moving into your new home
- Speak to your new neighbours and make sure there will be space outside your new home for the moving van
The Week leading up to the moving day
- Confirm with your solicitor and estate agents that everything is going to plan and to schedule
- Pack valuables and important documents in a safe place to take in the car with you
- Finish up any packing, making sure to pack a “travel bag” full of essentials that you may need on the day such as a change of clothes, snacks or toiletries
- Find out when you receive the keys to your new home
Moving Day
- Strip the beds and take down the curtains
- Disconnect appliances that you are taking with you like the cooker, washing machine and dishwasher, etc
- Direct your moving company and tell them what needs taking and what doesnt
- Swap keys with the new owner
- Check the house over one final time, make sure you have got everything and then relax. Lee Atkins Removals will take care of the rest
Organise the Packing
Start packing up your belongings well in advance of the move. If you leave it until the last minute, it will be much more stressful. Pack one room at a time and label each box with its contents and which room it needs to go in at your new property.
If possible, try to get hold of some sturdy boxes from a local supermarket or removal company. This will make packing and unpacking much easier.
Allow Lee Atkins Removals take on the Stress of Your next Move
At Lee Atkins Removals, we understand that moving house can be a stressful experience. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of removal services to make your life easier. We can provide you with packing materials and boxes, pack up your belongings for you, and transport them to your new property. We can even assemble and disassemble the furniture if required.
If you’re looking for a professional and experienced removals company to help with your house move on short notice, contact us today. We’ll be happy to provide you with a free quote and answer any questions you have.
Contact Lee Atkins Removals Today
At Lee Atkins Removals, we understand that moving house can be a stressful experience. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of removal services to make your life easier. We can provide you with packing materials and boxes, pack up your belongings for you, and transport them to your new property. We can even assemble and disassemble the furniture if required.
If you’re looking for a professional and experienced Isle of Wight removals company to help with your house move on short notice, contact us today. We’ll be happy to provide you with a free quote and answer any questions you have.