The Ultimate Moving House Checklist (8 Weeks → Moving Day)

Moving house is far less stressful when you start early and work to a plan. Use this week-by-week checklist to stay on top of everything — from booking your removals to switching your utilities.

8 weeks before

• Declutter room by room — sell, donate or bin
• Research and book your removals company
• Start collecting packing materials (or arrange free crate hire)
• Measure large furniture against doorways and access

6 weeks before

• Begin packing non-essentials — loft, books, out-of-season clothes
• Notify your landlord or confirm completion dates
• Request time off work for moving day

4 weeks before

• Notify utilities, council tax, banks and your GP/dentist
• Set up a Royal Mail redirect
• Confirm your booking and any packing or storage add-ons

1 week before

• Finish packing, labelling each box by room
• Pack an essentials box (kettle, mugs, chargers, documents, meds)
• Defrost the freezer; confirm parking for the van at both ends

Moving day

• Take meter readings at both properties
• Keep valuables and documents with you
• Do a final walk-through before you hand over the keys