Once you’re in your new home
This page is part of our house moving checklist, a comprehensive guide that sets out what you need to be doing in advance of your house move and when you should be doing it. With detailed information ranging from how to get the most out of your packing to knowing when to contact your utilities company, you’ll have everything you need set out in one handy place. Let us do the hard work for you and enjoy a more relaxed, stress-free move.
Take a look at the full moving checklist today, or continue reading what you should be doing once you’re in your new home.
Make sure you arrive before the removals crew so you can guide them around the house confirming where you need each box or item to be - it helps if you’ve provided them with a floor plan. If you colour code the rooms on the floor plan to correspond with boxes this will make it easier for them.
Check the unloading of each item and account for every one on the inventory. Check carefully for damaged or missing items. Your removals company will ask you to sign a release form so only do so after you’re happy.
Place moving and other important documents in a safe place where they won’t get disturbed.
Collect held mail from the post office if you’ve arranged this service.
Once your locksmith has finished ensure you have several copies of the new keys.
Unpack your survival kit and get the kettle going.
You should also perform the following tasks:
Utility meters – read them as soon as you move in and before you start using electricity, gas and water
Sweep for items – ensure the previous owners have not left anything behind. If they have, put it in a box and arrange for delivery at a later date.
Inspect the garden – make sure it’s completely child-proof and pet-proof if applicable
Ensure the keys work – this applies to windows and doors. If your locksmith has changed all the locks you should check everything works before they leave
Use the boiler and heating – ensure you know how to program it in so at least you can all have a hot shower and a warm house to relax in
Write down all your emergency numbers – this includes out of hours doctors services, taxi numbers, vets, poison centres, local hospitals, your child’s school and non-urgent police and fire numbers.
