The Moving Checklist
Please tick the boxes below as you complete each task in order to keep track of what you have to do. Alternatively, you can print out this page and complete it.
- Arrange visit of estimator and discuss all aspects of your move
- Select your mover by returning signed acceptance forms
- Confirm dates with your mover
- Sign and return contract and pay charges
- Advise the removal company of any parking restrictions at both properties
- Arrange a contact number and give this to your mover in advance of your move
- Dispose of anything you do not want
- Run down the freezer contents
- Contact carpet fitters if needed
- Book mains services for disconnections
- Cancel all rental agreements
- Notify your doctor, dentist, optician or vet
- Notify your banks and credit card companies
- Notify your telephone company
- Arrange to redirect post
- Notify TV licence, passport, car licence and registration offices
- Notify all your creditors
- Provide your mover with maps of your current and new address
- Clear the loft
- Plan where things will go in your new home
- Cancel milk and newspapers
- Notify the inland revenue of your change of address
- Obtain the tax office details for your new area
- Notify all clubs and organisations that you belong to of your plans to move home
- Cancel newspapers and magazines and pay the account up to date
- Return any items borrowed from neighbours
- Collect your dry cleaning
- Make arrangements for satellite dishes to be removed and refitted at new address
- Find and label keys for your purchaser
- Send change of address cards to friends and relatives
- Separate valuable items and important documents ready for you to hand carry
- Sort out any items that are not to be moved
- Take down any light fittings
- Plan and organise your meals—it may be easier to eat out
- Collect children's toys for the journey
- Put together a basic catering pack for the new home—including the kettle!
Then leave the rest to us!
Golden rules
Contact The Wright Removal Company up to one month before you hope to move even if you do not know exactly when the big day will be. We will tell you exactly what we offer and the areas you need to think about. This way you can plan your time and concentrate on the essentials.
If you can afford to have the packing done professionally, do so. Packing is not expensive. We use a range of appropriate packing materials and employ fully trained staff who will pack your things professionally and safely. Only goods that are packed professionally can be covered fully by ourselves.
Make sure you don't forget anything important on your moving day!