Most moving-day stress is created weeks earlier by jobs that slipped. This checklist puts each task in the week it actually belongs.
Eight to six weeks out
- Get removals quotes and confirm your provisional date.
- Start the declutter — the tip run is cheaper than the van space.
- Check whether anything needs specialist handling or dismantling.
Four to two weeks out
- Confirm the booking and the crew size.
- Order packing materials and start with things you don't use daily.
- Notify utilities, council tax, banks, GP, schools and insurers.
- Arrange parking at both ends and check for permit requirements.
The final week
- Pack an essentials box: kettle, chargers, tools, medication, bedding.
- Defrost the freezer and empty the washing machine.
- Label every box by room, not by contents.
- Confirm the key handover time with your solicitor or agent.
Moving day itself
- Walk the crew through the property and flag fragile items.
- Take meter readings and photos before you leave.
- Do a final sweep of the loft, shed, garage and under the stairs.
Common questions
Related services
- Removals in Chester-le-Street — Small or large home moves over short or long distances — fully insured.
- Man and Van in Chester-le-Street — Two or three movers and a van — we do the heavy lifting for you.
- Storage in Chester-le-Street — Short or long term storage at competitive rates with immediate availability.
Areas this applies to
- Chester-le-Street — DH2 / DH3
- Washington — NE37 / NE38
- Gateshead — NE8 / NE9 / NE10 / NE11