No matter whether you’re moving house in Newcastle, Hexham or Whitley Bay, there are a number of things that are essential for every smooth removal. Take a look at this moving house checklist to tick off what you’ve done so far and remind you of what you still need to do:
- Confirm dates with Quicksilver Removals
- Sign and return contract together with payment
- Confirm insurance arrangements at declared value
- Arrange a contact number
- Dispose of anything you don’t want
- Start running down freezer contents
- Contact carpet fitters if needed
- Book mains services for disconnections
- Cancel all rental agreements
- Notify doctor, dentist, optician, vet
- Tell your bank and savings/share accounts
- Inform telephone company and internet provider
- Ask Royal Mail to re-route your post
- Tell TV licence, car registration, passport offices
- Notify HP and credit firms
- Make local map to new house for friends and moving company
- Clear the loft
- Organise parking at new home
- Plan where things go in new home
- Cancel the milk/newspapers
- Clean out the freezer
- Arrange minders for children/pets
- Find and label keys
- Address cards to friends and relatives
- Separate trinkets, jewellery and small items
- Sort out linen and clothes
- Put garage/garden tools together
- Take down curtains/blinds
- Collect children’s toys
- Put together basic catering for family at new home
- Disconnect and bundle cords on television and stereo components. Label each cord with masking tape and a description of where to connect it.
- Plan and measure where your furniture will be placed in your new home. It’s helpful to draw a layout of your new home and sketch in the major furniture pieces.
- To save time on moving day, move your boxes from the basement, upstairs or attic to the main floor prior to the move date. Consider carrying items from the back to the front garden or garage ahead of time.
- Keep your phone connected through moving day to stay in touch with friends, family and the moving company.