Removals Checklist

Moving House Checklist

Confirm Moving Date: Once your moving date is set, book any necessary time off work. Ideally, arrange for a few days on either side of the moving date to give yourself plenty of time to settle.
Declutter: Use this opportunity to sort through your possessions. Decide what to keep, donate, sell, or recycle. Organise room by room: kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom, and study.
Gather Packing Materials: Begin collecting or ordering cardboard boxes. Check websites like Freecycle or Gumtree for free boxes or ask friends and family. Stock up on packing tape, bubble wrap, and labels.
Notify Service Providers: Inform your internet and landline providers about your move and confirm they can transfer services to your new property.
Research Local Services: If moving to a new area, find local GP surgeries, dentists, schools, supermarkets, and other amenities.

Hire a Removals Company: Book a professional service, like Barnes of Lincoln, to ensure a stress-free move. Discuss your specific requirements, including secure storage if needed. Arrange a consultation and get a quote.
Plan the Layout of Your New Home: Create a floor plan marking where each piece of furniture will go. This will make unpacking and arranging your new home much easier.
Assess Storage Needs: If storage is required, consult your removal company to organise it in advance.

Inventory: Take a detailed inventory of everything you plan to move. This helps in keeping track and arranging insurance.
Notify Authorities: Update your address with HMRC, the local council for council tax, and register to vote.
Insurance: Transfer or purchase home and contents insurance for the new property. Consider removal insurance for added protection.
Redirect Post: Set up mail redirection with Royal Mail to avoid missing important documents.
Tidy Outdoor Spaces: Clear out the garden, shed, or garage, disposing of unwanted items.

Pack Seasonal and Non-Essential Items: Begin with items you won’t need for the next two weeks, such as decorations, books, and seasonal clothing.
Label Boxes: Clearly mark each box with its contents and the room it belongs to.
Utilities: Contact gas, electricity, and water providers to update your address and arrange final meter readings.
Prepare Transport: Ensure your car is serviced and ready for the move.
Child/Pet Care: Arrange childcare or pet care for the moving day.
School Records: Transfer your children’s school records to their new school.

Final Packing: Focus on non-essential items and disassemble furniture where needed.
Essentials Box: Pack a moving day essentials box with items like important documents, a first-aid kit, snacks, and toiletries.
Confirm Arrangements: Double-check the time and date of your move with your removal company and provide any necessary directions.
Clean Your Current Home: Deep clean and defrost your freezer.

Pack Overnight Bags: Include clothes, toiletries, and other essentials for the first night.
Keys and Documents: Ensure you have the keys to your new home and organise important documents in a secure box.

Guide the Professionals: Be available to direct the removal team around your home and confirm where items should go in the new property.
Final Checks: Walk through your current home to ensure nothing is left behind. Pay attention to overlooked items like mirrors, lampshades, and paintings.
Settle In: Once the movers have unloaded your belongings, start unpacking your essentials and enjoy your new home!

If you require professional help with your move, contact Barnes of Lincoln for a free consultation and first-class removals services.

For all your removals and storage needs, trust the company with decades of experience and a history of excellence.

Contact Barnes of Lincoln today to find out how we can assist you.

Lincoln: 01522 254 262
Newark: 01636 314 232

Email: sales@barnesoflincoln.co.uk
Address: Fort Barnes, Freeman Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AP