The Ultimate House Moving Checklist: 6 Things You Need To Know & More!

There is a lot that goes into planning a move from your old house to your new one. There is that most expected rush of emotions. Expectations are quite high and so is the level of nervousness. But you don’t have to panic at all. The following section talks about some of the most important things that you should always add in your house moving checklist. This should help you get started and complete the entire moving process rather smoothly. Let’s begin right away:

1. Always Start With A Well Planned Research

You will begin with a well planned and minutely thought out research when you finally decide to move out of your old house. You’ll have to come up with a checklist just like the one that you are reading. This will help you do away with any complications or negativity that might creep in, in the middle of the moving process.

• Research the new area where you are about to move

• Find out if you need any mortgage in the new city before you move into your new home

• If you have kids, it is important to look for a few highly recommended schools and educational institutions in your new city

• Get all your valuable possessions out of your lockers

• If you have any insurance policies that you want to close, do that as well

• Maintain a small journal to keep all your documents and important numbers including your appointments, conversations, critical chats, and financial details as well

2. Give Your Home A Second Look

Have you paid close attention to your home? You probably have just a little over a month to the day when you finally move out of your house. You must conduct a complete survey of your home before you drive away from it permanently.

• Choose an independent and professional surveyor for your property

• Create a full inventory of all your possessions

• Segregate all the items that you want to take to your new home

• The items that you want to dispose of or sell before you move should be kept aside

• Start looking for referrals and reviews on the internet for a dependable removal company

• Invest in a few packaging materials that you may need when you finally make the move

• If you are moving for a new job, find out whether the employer is willing to cover any of the moving costs that you will incur

• You must also find out about any parking restrictions on your new property that might be in place for any large packing and moving vehicles

3. Get A Hold Of A Dependable Moving Company

You will have to choose the right packing and moving company before you start packing any of your stuff. Finalize them for the moving day and sign on the dotted line to retain them for that date.

• Conduct a thorough research on the various movers and packers in the city to find the one that suits you the best

• Check up on their availability and their terms of contract before signing anywhere at all

• Invite at least five quotes from different packing and moving companies in the city

• Compare their offers before you settle on one

• Ask them whether they provide any storage facilities or not

• Look for a removals company that is fully insured and maintains social distancing as well given the current situation of the virus all over the world

• Ask them whether they provide any assistance in cleaning your new home for your arrival

• They should also offer smart packaging solutions for your delicate items that need more protection

• Confirm from them whether they are in contact with any relevant utilities companies in your new city

You may also need to book an overnight hotel accommodation if the journey gets a little extended.

4. Prepare To Move Out

Once you have sorted out all these things with the removalists in the city, you will have to prepare for the move. Give your kids a little pep talk so that they are motivated and active throughout the moving process. This is a very critical stage because right now your family members are prone to panicking. You have to keep them together, upbeat, and involved.

• Finalize all the details with the removals company including any emergency numbers, packing directions, timings of arrival, and the like

• Arrange for child and pet care for the moving day

• Learn how to dismantle and reassemble all your furniture pieces

• You’ll also have to dispose of all the flammable materials and liquids before you start packing

• Get a hold of a house/move out cleaning company, that will be a great idea

• Remove all the clutter from your property and put up all the unwanted items for a garage sale

• Run down your freezer and transfer all the perishable items into your mini fridge in your car

• Cancel all your subscriptions and local services

• Make sure that all your outstanding bills and payments are paid for such as your magazines, gardeners, milkman, garbage, window cleaners, newspapers

• Arrange for a locksmith to make a spare key for your old neighbours just in case

5. Lock Up And Move On

The final goodbye is going to be one of the hardest things to do. It is going to be an emotional moment for everyone in your family but this is how you grow. This is how you move on in life.

• Pack for all your essentials at least a night before the big move including your wash bag, night clothes, hand towels, toothbrush, a pair of slippers, extra shoes, first aid kit, and the like

• Put together a mini toolkit as well and do not forget to drop in your army knife

• Also ensure that all your mobile phones are charged at 100% and that your charging cables and power bricks are in the dashboard of your car

• Make sure that you haven’t left anything behind

• The final moment, lock up your house and drop a spare key with your old neighbour

6. Settle In And Enjoy

Now what you have to do is invest a little bit of time in the final goodbyes and make sure that your property is secured.

• Begin by recording all the utility metre readings such as gas, water, and electricity

• You can also click pictures of the same for your convenience

• Pick up all the fragile boxes and put them in your car right next to you check all the windows and doors from the outside to make sure that they are locked

• Always collect important contacts from around your neighbourhood and a few utilities services providers

• Arrange all your boxes inside your car (the ones that you are taking with you)

• Share the location of your new destination along with its complete address with the removal company

• Start the ignition and leave for your new destination

Now that you have finally entered your new home, make sure to read all the utility meter readings and also click a few pictures of the same for your reference. Plug in your smartphones, start up your laptop, and put the coffee maker at work. You’ve had a long day and it is time to unwind a little and settle in your new home.

Author Bio:

Elina Smith has been a professional mover for more than 5 years, she is an expert in logistics and transportation.  Elina is currently working with CBD Movers – CBD Movers are the Best house and furniture movers in london. Elina loves writing and sharing variety of blogs within the logistics realm.