Get the full picture before assigning tasks
Record every fixed date, everyone involved, both addresses and any special items. Decide early what you will handle yourself and which services you want to request. The timings in this checklist are guidance, not binding deadlines.
Start early
Clarify timing, scope and responsibilities
- choose a possible moving date or time window
- compare your current and future living arrangements
- record both addresses in full
- estimate the floor area, rooms and volume of belongings
- check floors, lifts, stairs and access
- identify safes, antiques and other special items
- decide whether you need packing, assembly, a parking suspension, an external lift or storage
- request a moving quote
- arrange a survey for a more extensive move
- assign responsibilities within the family or group of helpers
Contracts and addresses
Prepare administrative changes
Depending on your circumstances, check:
- tenancy or handover dates
- electricity, water, heating and telecommunications
- insurance
- banks and payment services
- employer, school or childcare
- doctors, clubs and subscriptions
- mail forwarding
- vehicle registration and address registration matters
Review your belongings
Only move what you need at the destination
Work through one room at a time. Separate items to move, store, sell, give away or dispose of. Disposal must use permitted routes, and any disposal service must be defined precisely in the quote.
Packing
Label every container clearly
- obtain packing materials in good time
- divide heavy contents between several boxes
- protect fragile items individually
- label containers by room and contents
- keep important documents separate and carry them personally
- keep medication and everyday essentials within reach
- keep screws and small parts with their furniture
- prepare sensitive equipment according to the manufacturer's guidance
- prepare fridges and freezers in good time
One week before the move
Confirm access and everyone involved
- reconfirm the date and contact people
- check the parking suspension and any required permits
- clarify keys and access permissions
- reserve lifts or loading zones where necessary
- inform neighbours or building management where necessary
- start dismantling furniture according to the agreed division of tasks
- check the inventory of special items
- keep the new address and contact details to hand
The day before
Keep personal essentials separate
- do not place valuables or documents with general moving goods
- keep clothing, toiletries, chargers and medication for the first few days separate
- clear all routes
- protect floors and sensitive areas where this is your responsibility
- only disconnect water connections and appliances correctly
- record meter readings and condition where needed
- name an available contact person for moving day
On moving day
Check agreements and completeness
- ensure access at both addresses
- keep the contact person available
- identify special items again
- check the agreed scope of work
- check every room before departure
- record key handovers
- explain the room allocation at the destination
- raise any visible discrepancies or damage immediately
- do not assume additional work without a clear agreement
After the move
Close outstanding tasks in an orderly way
- check the belongings and agreed services
- only commission important appliances and connections correctly
- return or dispose of packing materials as agreed
- complete outstanding handovers
- check address changes
- keep track of storage and later delivery dates
- keep all documents relating to the move organised
Hand selected tasks to us
Use the quote form to tell us which tasks you would like us to assess and handle. The more precise your details, the more clearly the scope can be agreed.