Moving Day 50-Point Checklist

By Men With Ven — professional removals and courier service based in Glasgow, covering all of the UK.

Moving house can be stressful — but it doesn’t have to be. At Men With Ven, we’ve created the ultimate 50-point checklist to help you stay organised from start to finish. Tick each task off and your moving day will run smoothly.

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Ultimate Moving Day Checklist

50 essential tasks to reduce stress and keep you on track

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A simple checklist keeps your move organised. Print this list and check items off as you go.

Before Moving Day

  • Book movers and confirm access/parking
  • Change address: HMRC, DVLA, and Royal Mail Redirection
  • Defrost freezer and run down perishables
  • Label boxes by room and priority

Your 50-Point Moving Day Checklist

✔ = Task completed

  1. Confirm moving date with your removals team
  2. Notify landlord or estate agent
  3. Redirect post via Royal Mail
  4. Update council tax and utilities
  5. Arrange internet and energy transfer
  6. Defrost freezer 24 hours before
  7. Pack essentials box (toiletries, charger, snacks)
  8. Label all boxes by room
  9. Take meter readings
  10. Set aside cleaning supplies
  11. Confirm parking space for van
  12. Keep valuables and documents with you
  13. Charge your phone fully
  14. Pack overnight clothes
  15. Disassemble large furniture
  16. Keep screws and fittings in labelled bags
  17. Wrap fragile items securely
  18. Check loft, cupboards and sheds
  19. Take photos of furniture layout
  20. Turn off all lights and appliances
  21. Secure pets safely
  22. Have snacks and water ready
  23. Keep cleaning supplies for final tidy
  24. Check bins are empty
  25. Ensure your van route is clear
  26. Lock all windows and doors
  27. Exchange keys if required
  28. Inspect property with landlord if renting
  29. Meet Men With Ven driver on time
  30. Supervise loading of fragile boxes
  31. Check nothing left behind
  32. Travel to new address
  33. Confirm unloading order with driver
  34. Direct boxes into correct rooms
  35. Assemble essential furniture
  36. Plug in fridge/freezer
  37. Unpack essentials box
  38. Take meter readings in new home
  39. Inspect new property for damage
  40. Notify landlord or agent of issues
  41. Order takeaway and relax!
  42. Leave Men With Ven a review online
  43. Unpack one room at a time
  44. Recycle boxes responsibly
  45. Update GP, DVLA, and insurance address
  46. Register to vote in new area
  47. Meet your neighbours
  48. Set up Wi-Fi
  49. Hang curtains and blinds
  50. Celebrate your move!

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