Welcome to Your Ultimate Moving House Checklist!
Moving can be overwhelming, but staying organised has never been easier! Our free online Moving House Checklist helps you keep track of everything so nothing gets left behind.
✅ Track Your Tasks – Check off each step as you go
✅ Stay Organized – Keep everything in one place
✅ Access Anytime, Anywhere – Log in and manage your move from any device
How It Works:
No login required. The checklist doesn’t require any login or account. Your progress is saved directly in your browser using local storage, so everything stays on the device you’re using.
Please note: If you clear your browser data or switch devices, the checklist will reset because nothing is stored on our servers.
Moving House Checklist Tasks
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4 weeks to moving house - what needs doing?
Make sure you get enough of the right sized cardboard boxes. We recommend a variety of sizes, you can order these online or try a local independent shop that may keep them.
Bubble wrap is important when packaging delicate items. essential for more delicate items, and easily found in your local supermarket.
Compare removals companies and find the best one for you. It is important to do this in good time so this is boxed off. Likewise if you are not using a removals firm, but looking to hire a van. It is good to do this in good time as they may get booked up. You can skip this step if you are doing it yourself and using your own vehicle(s). Having done DIY, hire vans as well as removals firms during many different house moves we can recommend using a removals firm if you have a lot to move from your current home. Read our blog to see how you get rid of stress when moving house.
If you are buying new furniture for your home, make sure you order this early so that you do not have to wait when you move in. Just something to bear in mind given that delivery, for example of a new bed, TV, wardrobes or drawers could take a few weeks from ordering anyway.
Book your moving day off and consider extra days. Arrange help for childcare if needed.
Sort belongings into keep, donate, or throw away piles before packing.
Before you move, you should contact your utilities companies including your Water supplier, gas provider and electricity provider. You should also ensure that you take meter readings and take photographs.
Ensure you alert local authorities so that you are not paying council tax in a property you are no longer living in. Notify your doctor and dentist.
These include HMRC, National Insurance, Department of Work and Pensions (if you are entitled to and are claiming benefits.)
2 weeks to moving house now - what’s next?
Redirect all your mail so that you continue to receive your mail when you move.
Let TV licensing and your broadband supplier know you are moving.
Start packing non-essential items and label boxes clearly.
1 week to your big move - what tasks are left?
Make sure your insurance companies are aware you are moving house.
Send your new address to friends and family.
Either plan a deep clean or arrange a professional service.
2 days before moving now - so what’s next?
Pack essentials like toiletries, chargers, snacks, and clothes.
Defrost and clean the freezer ready for moving.
Label keys and leave notes for the new owners.
Keep packed boxes organised and ready.
Moving day - what now?
Clear furniture ready for removal.
Disconnect appliances safely.
Clean the property once empty.
Return keys and complete handover.