Before Your Move

One-two months before....

• Put together a 'moving notebook' to keep notes of what you need do, what you've done etc.
• The moving checklist will help you assess what you need to do, write out your own plan.
• Buy a file to store all the documentation and paperwork associated with the move.
• If you haven't found a moving company yet, CLICK HERE TO GET A QUOTE!
• If you need to move vehicles, pets or specialist items and you need outside help start sorting it out now.
• If you need to use storage facilities look at our storage options and book it.
• Make a list of the contacts that you need to notify of your change of address.
• Contact your financial providers such as banks which have your address details.
• Notify schools and employers of change of address. If moving out of the area you'll need to register your kids for a new school.
• Start packing non-essential items, in your free time.
• Make sure you purchase plenty of boxes. You can buy them at discount prices at Mail Express Plus in Salt Lake City.
• Talk to your doctor, dentist, and/or veterinarian,  notify them of your change of address. In some cases you may need to get copies of your medical records to take with you. If you're moving out of the area ask for referrals to new practices, if the doctors know of any, otherwise look them up online.
• Contact all of your insurers (home, vehicle, medical) to notify them of your move. Ask your home insurer for details of your existing coverage for the actual and arrange new coverage or a transfer to your new home. Sometimes you will save extra money during the transition.
• Get a lockable box and start putting in important documents as you come across them.
•  Cancel or change any subscriptions or memberships you have.
• Send out change of address notices to friends and family if you have a firm moving date now.
• Get a form from your local Post Office for their mail forwarding service, fill it in and send it off.
• Start making an inventory of your goods and take photos/videos of valuable items.
• Complete any repairs to your home that you are committed to.

Two-three weeks before......

• Contact utility companies and service providers to arrange to have your appliances/services disconnected and, if necessary, reconnected in your new home.
• Move your packing up a gear. Take a room a day and start packing up stuff you don't use regularly.
• Take back library books, pick up dry-cleaning and think about any other similar things you may have pending in the area.
• Have your car(s) serviced.
• Start living off your store cupboard and freezer and stop buying frozen or perishable food - you can't really take it with you and it'll make the move easier.
• Put aside a box/boxes for personal/essential items that you want to take with you yourself rather than have the movers take. Start putting stuff in it as you come across it. Mark it DO NOT MOVE so your movers don't load it by mistake.
• Pack up your garage and any stuff that is stored in your yard, garden or sheds.
• Empty your lawnmower and power tools of fuel etc.
• Dispose of anything that is flammable or hazardous.
• Think about what you're going to do with the kids!

One week before.....

• Call us and any other companies involved with the move (vehicle movers, storage facilities etc) and confirm all of your arrangements, times etc.
• Carry on packing!
• Start taking apart furniture that needs to be disassembled.
• Check that your new home is still set to be insured.
• Make sure all your outstanding bills are paid.

One-two days before.....

• Defrost and clean your refrigerator/freezer and secure major appliances such as washing machines/cookers etc. Make sure that utility companies are confirmed to disconnect services/take meter readings etc.
• Finish taking apart furniture that needs to be disassembled.
• Sort out any plants you're taking with you.
• Check that all the paperwork related to your house sale/rental/purchase is complete.
• Close bank accounts if necessary.
• Finish your major packing.
• Pack up your PC and other electrical equipment. Write down the serial numbers in your moving book.
• Put together a box of essentials for the move such as tea, coffee, mugs, sugar, tools, paper and pen and cleaning materials.
• Make sure all boxes are clearly marked/labelled.
• Start cleaning the house as you go along.
• Make sure you have all the documents related to your move to hand.

During Your Move

Moving day at your old home.....

• Get up early and don't panic!
• Take bedding off beds and pack it up.
• Walk your movers through the house, tell them what you need them to do and take their advice on the actual loading.
• Make sure your movers know where they are going.
• Give the house a final clean.
• Leave a note of your name, new address and contact number for the new residents of your home so they can forward any mail that slips through the cracks.
• Have a final walk round to check you've remembered everything - do this BEFORE the moving vehicle leaves!
• Make sure you have keys to your new home and drop off your current keys as you've arranged.
• Make sure you load everything you're taking yourself in the car and lock it!
• Switch everything off, lock up and leave!

Moving day at your new home.....

• Check everything is working such as power, gas etc - if not, call the utilities companies to find out why not!
• Supervise the unloading process to get everything where you want it.
• Offer the movers a drink and snack!
• Clean before you start unpacking.
• Start unpacking essentials.

After Your Move

• Unpack logically working down from essential to non-essential items.
• Reassemble your furniture when you have time.
• Don't worry about filling wardrobes immediately if you have hired/bought special wardrobe boxes. They can hang perfectly well in there until you have time to put them away properly.
• Get all of your major appliances ready for use again and hook them up.
• Unpack all electrical items as quickly as possible and check for damage - you may have a limited window for insurance claims.
• Register to vote and for any other local government purposes.
• Check your mail is being forwarded to your new address.
• Register with a doctor, dentist, veterinarian etc.
• If necessary change your driver's license and car details etc.