Removal Checklist
Let McAdie and Reeve take the stress out of your move with our comprehensive four-week moving checklist. Follow our step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth and hassle-free moving experience.
4 weeks before..
- Confirm your removal date and time with your chosen company.
- Book the removal date off work.
- Obtain moving supplies: boxes, tape, bubble wrap, markers, and packing paper.
- Update your address with Royal Mail, banks, insurance companies, and other important entities.
- Sort through each room: decide what to keep, donate, sell, or discard. The move will now begin to feel more real!
- Arrange tradesmen to disconnect plumbing and electrical items eg large fridge freezers, cookers, washing machine etc.
- Schedule disconnecting and reconnecting utilities (electricity, water, gas, internet, etc.)
3 weeks before..
- If completely relocating - Transfer school records and notify your children’s current and future schools & register with new GP and Dentist.
- Arrange any child and pet care for the removal day, if necessary.
- Start to run down the contents of your freezer.
- Make a sketch plan of your new home to determine the placement of furnishings.
- Think about new curtains/blinds/poles.
- Complete packing of loft, sheds and garages. Pack what you want to keep and dispose of the rest.
2 weeks before..
- Start the big pack! Begin with non-essentials such as books, seasonal clothing, and decorations. Label each box with its contents and the room it belongs to.
- Begin packing the kitchen – ask yourself what you can manage without for a few weeks. Again, write the name and description
on the boxes. Mark ‘fragile’ as necessary. - Inform friends and family of your new address.
- If you are currently renting, confirm a final walk-through date with the landlord.
1 week before..
- Organise key exchange timings with your solicitor.
- Continue your packing and start to bring this process to a close, leaving very little still to do.
- Pack an essentials box with items you’ll need immediately after moving, such as toiletries, clothes, medications, and important documents.
- Drain fuel from lawnmowers and other garden equipment.
- Dismantle any garden equipment such as children’s toys/slides etc.
- Ensure adequate space for removal vans as close to property as possible.
- Touch up any paint scuffs, repair any nail holes etc from walls and flooring.
- Begin disassembling large furniture pieces to save time on moving day.
The day before..
- Your packing should be completed, except for your overnight essentials. Do not pack cash and jewellery, but keep them with
you. - Ensure the freezer is completely defrosted.
- Take down pictures, mirrors, curtains and blinds.
- Disconnect your washing machine and dishwasher.
- Do a final walkthrough of your current home to ensure nothing is left behind.
- Clean your current home or arrange for a cleaning service.
- Check all cupboards, wardrobes, and storage spaces.
- Protect floors and walls in both your old and new homes during the move.
MOVING DAY!
If you’ve chosen McAdie and Reeve Removals, your move will be seamless and stress-free.
When the movers arrive
- Go through your inventory list with the movers to confirm all items are accounted for.
- Provide clear instructions about fragile items and special handling requirements.
- Show the movers which items are to be loaded last (e.g., essentials box) and unloaded first.
- Provide your contact details and get the driver's contact information for any updates during transit.
Additional Tips
- Moving can be physically demanding. Ensure you and your helpers stay hydrated and take regular breaks.
- Have contact information for the moving company, utility companies, and emergency services readily available.
- Take photos of your belongings before and after the move to document their condition in case of damage claims.
At your new home
- Direct movers where to place each box and piece of furniture.
- Use your floor plan to ensure furniture is placed correctly.
- Check off items on your inventory list as they are unloaded. Inspect for any damage or missing items before signing off.
- Unpack your essentials box and set up basic necessities in your new home.
- Start unpacking room by room, beginning with the kitchen and bedrooms.
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