Your Ultimate Removals Checklist from BEST Removals
Moving house doesn’t have to be stressful (even though it often feels that way!). With the right removals checklist, a bit of planning, and a great removals company on your side, you can stay organised, calm, and in control from start to finish.
This ultimate moving checklist is designed to be fun, informative, and easy to follow, whether you’re moving across town or across the country. Bookmark it, print it, or tick it off as you go – future you will be very grateful.
Why You Need a Removals Checklist
A proper moving checklist helps you:
- Avoid last‑minute panic 😅
- Spread tasks out over time
- Stay organised and in control
- Protect your belongings
- Make moving day run smoothly
At BEST Removals & Storage, we’ve helped hundreds of households move without the chaos – and this checklist is based on what actually works.
🗂️ The Removals Moving Checklist
When You Decide to Move / Put Your House on the Market
☐ Start a moving folder (digital or physical)
☐ Research reputable removal companies
☐ Book a home survey for accurate quotes
☐ Declutter room by room (sell, donate, recycle)
☐ Take photos of valuables for insurance
☐ Begin a rough moving budget
💡 Top tip: The less you move, the less you pay – decluttering early saves money.
When Your House Is Sold / Offer Accepted
☐ Confirm your moving date (as much as possible)
☐ Book your removals company
☐ Arrange storage if needed
☐ Notify solicitor and estate agent of arrangements
☐ Order packing materials or arrange professional packing
☐ Start a change‑of‑address list
4 Weeks Before Moving Day
☐ Start packing non‑essential items
☐ Label boxes clearly (room + contents)
☐ Notify utility providers (gas, electric, water)
☐ Inform council tax office
☐ Redirect post with Royal Mail
☐ Notify banks, insurance providers, GP, schools
☐ Book time off work for moving day
2 Weeks Before Moving Day
☐ Pack most of the house (or prep and book for your packing service, if chosen)
☐ Set aside an essentials box
☐ Arrange childcare or pet care for moving day
☐ Dispose of hazardous items (paint, chemicals)
☐ Confirm moving details with your removals company
☐ Measure furniture and doorways at your new home
1 Week Before Moving Day
☐ Finish packing (leave daily essentials or await your packing team)
☐ Defrost freezer and fridge
☐ Dismantle large furniture if required
☐ Wash and pack spare bedding and towels
☐ Prepare a “first night” box and suitcase
The Day Before the Move
☐ Pack last‑minute items
☐ Charge phones and power banks
☐ Set aside keys, documents, and valuables
☐ Confirm access and parking at both properties
☐ Get an early night (you’ll need the energy!) 😴
🚚 Moving Day
☐ Keep essentials with you
☐ Supervise loading if possible
☐ Take final meter readings
☐ Lock windows and doors
☐ Do a final walkthrough
☐ Hand over keys
✨ Relax – your move is in expert hands.
After You’ve Moved In
☐ Take meter readings at the new property
☐ Check all boxes and items have arrived
☐ Assemble beds and key furniture (or let your BEST removal team take over)
☐ Update address details everywhere
☐ Leave a review for your removals company ⭐
☐ Start unpacking one room at a time
Want a More Detailed Moving Timeline?
This checklist gives you the what – but if you’d like the when, we’ve created a full step‑by‑step guide.
👉 Read next: Moving Timeline – How to Prepare for Moving House
(Covering what to do when your house goes on the market, when it’s sold, 4 weeks before the move, 2 weeks before, the day before, moving day, and after you move.)
Why Choose BEST Removals & Storage?
- Luxury & prestige removals
- Expert packing & storage solutions
- Reliable, professional moving teams
- Home, apartment & specialist moves
- Local and Long Distance Moves
We don’t just move boxes – we move homes with care.
Save this moving checklist, share it with anyone who’s moving, and when you’re ready – let BEST Removals & Storage handle the heavy lifting.