Moving Day Checklist

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Tools and Supplies

  • Boxes
  • Packing Tape
  • Bubble Wrap
  • Trailer/Truck
  • Helping Hands
  • Marker/Labels
  • Box Cutter
  • Rubbish Bags
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Hand Trolley
  • Safety Straps/Bungee Cords
  • Moving Blankets/Pads
  • Food and Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Toolbox with Screwdriver, Allan Key etc.

On the Day

  • Wake up early and have a good breakfast - food is fuel!
  • Make sure your phone and any other devices you may need throughout the day are charged.
  • Apply sunscreen.
  • Fill up water bottles and prepare snacks for the day.
  • Arrange care or help for your children and/or pets.
  • Empty fridge and freezer contents into chilly bins/coolers and throw away anything that won't keep.
  • Pack valuables and any items that need to be easily accessed separately; keep them in a safe place.
  • Dismantle any large furniture items as necessary for easy transportation.
  • Ensure your moving team are clear on the location of your new home and parking instructions.
  • Aim to be at the house before your moving team to give the property a once over.
  • Make sure all services – electricity, water and gas – are working.
  • When the moving team arrive, give them a floor plan of where furniture is going and explain what goes where.
  • When your movers have finished, check the inside of the truck and the vehicles of helpers for any last items.
  • Unpack what is needed in the kitchen so it's in working order for the morning. Items that aren't urgently needed can be unpacked at a later time.
  • Make up beds for the night.
  • Pick up children and/or pets.
  • Order takeaways and relax after a long day.  

 

Welcome to your new home!

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