Moving House Checklist
- Lyons Removals and Storage
- May 12, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 22, 2024
Streamline Your Move by Borrowing our Knowledge.
Preparing for a house move can seem VERY daunting, but with our checklist and of course - a professional removals partner, it can be a smooth and pretty stress-free process.
We've compiled essential steps drawn from our 40 years of moving experience to help you transition into your new home seamlessly.
Whether you’re moving within Cheshire or all the way across the UK, our checklist will keep you organised and on track.
Essential Moving House Checklist
Book a Removals Company:
Secure your date with a professional removals company (like Lyons) early to avoid last-minute hassles, limited availability etc. The best time to do this is 1. Enquire to get your quote as early as possible. 2. Contact your chosen removals company as soon as you put your phone down to your solicitor on exchange agreements to confirm and book your quote.
Declutter:
Sort through your belongings and decide what to keep, donate, or sell...anything you take that you don't need makes your move bigger and in turn costs you more.
Start Packing Early:
Begin with items you use less frequently and label boxes clearly by room and contents. (If you book a professional removals company, ask them about their box borrowing scheme or how much they charge to purchase good quality moving boxes. They should offer one or the other service - if not both.)
Notify Utilities:
Arrange for your utilities to be transferred, cancelled or set up at your new address ahead of the move. (Don't forget your pets microchips!)
Change Your Address:
Update your address with banks, employers and subscription services.
Pack an Essentials Box:
Include items you’ll need immediately upon arrival at your new house, like toiletries, medications, and chargers (don't forget the loo roll).
Confirm Moving Details:
Be proactive and check in with your removals company and your solicitor a week before the move to confirm times and addresses.
Prepare Appliances:
Ensure that large appliances are clean and ready to be moved.
Plan for Pets and Children:
Arrange for pet care or child care on moving day to simplify logistics. (If you put your pets behind a closed door in the house - make sure that room is empty and put a sticky note on the door to ensure it stays closed until the final minute)
Final Walk-Through: Do a final inspection of your old home to ensure nothing is left behind.
Once the money transfers it's no longer yours.
A common mistake we see, even after completing this whole checklist well in advance is people not leaving their properties on time. To avoid holding up the chain on the day and being billed waiting time from your vendors. Make sure you are on your way out of the door no later than 1pm.
This moving house checklist has been put together from decades of expertise and learning at Lyons Removals and Storage. We these things get forgotten every single day and cause a lot of stress for our clients. We know that each point on this list plays a crucial role in transforming moving challenges into a stress-free experience.
Whether you're relocating from Manchester to London or simply moving to a new home from Warrington to Warrington, our team is here to support every step of your journey with professional advice and service.
For personalised support and to learn how we can help make your next move your best move, reach out to us at Lyons Removals and Storage. www.lyonsremovalsandstorage.co.uk/enquire
01925 827 000
You can tell it’s built from real moving day lessons, not just theory. The reminder about leaving on time and avoiding chain delays is especially valuable and often overlooked. Planning ahead like this makes a huge difference, particularly for landlords managing transitions alongside services like guaranteed rent east london, where timing and organisation are everything.
“Really useful checklist! Having a clear step-by-step plan like this can make the whole moving process much less stressful, from booking a removals company early and decluttering beforehand, through to packing an essentials box and doing a final walk-through before you leave. It’s the little things like notifying utility providers and confirming details with your movers that often get overlooked, so guides like this are genuinely handy for anyone preparing to relocate.” Visit property management company gants hill
Great checklist – moving house can be overwhelming, so having a clear plan like this really helps keep things organised and stress-free. A smooth move is even better when you have financial stability too. For landlords looking for reliable income, this guide on the guaranteed rent scheme is also very useful to consider alongside property planning.
This article from Lyons Removals and Storage shares a clear and practical moving house checklist to help people stay organised during a relocation. It breaks the process down into stages what to do before the move, on moving day, and after settling in such as decluttering, packing efficiently, labelling boxes, and informing utility providers about your address change. The guide helps reduce last-minute stress and ensures nothing important is forgotten. It’s especially useful for homeowners, tenants, and even landlords managing transitions between occupants. For landlords and investors, planning a move also connects closely with areas like property asset management ensuring properties are handled efficiently during tenant changes. Overall, it’s a helpful and easy-to-follow resource for anyone preparing to move.