Moving house is much easier when access, packing and timings are organised early. This practical checklist is designed for anyone moving within Billericay or elsewhere in Essex, whether you are using a professional house removals service or managing part of the move yourself.
Four to six weeks before moving
- Confirm your expected completion or tenancy date.
- Make a room-by-room inventory and identify anything that needs specialist handling.
- Decide whether you need full packing, partial packing, dismantling or secure storage.
- Tell your removal company about stairs, lifts, narrow entrances, long carries and parking restrictions.
- Measure large furniture and the doors, stairs and hallways at both properties.
- Start separating items to keep, donate, recycle or dispose of responsibly.
- Collect important documents, medication, keys and valuables in one secure place.
Two to three weeks before moving
- Confirm access and parking at both addresses.
- Arrange permits or loading access where required.
- Notify utility providers, insurers, banks and other relevant organisations.
- Redirect post and update delivery addresses.
- Use suitable double-walled cartons and label each box with its destination room.
- Keep boxes to a safe lifting weight and pack heavy items into smaller cartons.
- Photograph cable connections before disconnecting electronics.
During the final week
- Confirm the date, arrival time, addresses and contact numbers with your remover.
- Defrost and clean appliances if they are being moved.
- Set aside documents, chargers, toiletries, refreshments and basic cleaning supplies.
- Pack a first-night box for each person in the household.
- Keep keys, passports, jewellery, medication and financial documents with you.
- Make arrangements for children and pets where possible.
- Check lofts, sheds, garages and outdoor storage areas.
On moving day
- Keep access routes clear and point out fragile or high-value items.
- Complete final meter readings and photograph them.
- Check every room, cupboard, loft, garage and garden before leaving.
- Keep destination keys and the removal team’s contact number available.
- At the new property, confirm which room each labelled box should enter.
- Check larger items as they are positioned and report concerns promptly.
Questions to ask a removal company
- Is the quotation based on a clear written inventory and access details?
- What insurance and liability terms apply?
- Are packing, dismantling and reassembly included or optional?
- What happens if completion is delayed?
- Is secure short- or long-term storage available?
- Are additional charges clearly stated before booking?
Planning a move in Essex?
Billericay Removals & Storage helps households move across Billericay, Chelmsford, Brentwood, Wickford, Basildon and surrounding areas.
Call 01277 564866 or request a free removals quotation.
