Checklist Moving Home

The most overlooked lists for moving house cover address changes and utility switches. People remember the removal van but forget to notify DVLA, their GP, NHS records, the electoral roll, and subscription services. Set up Royal Mail redirection as a safety net, but work through every account individually over the weeks before your move.

Start planning moving house eight to twelve weeks out. Book your removal firm early — Giant Van's calendar fills up for popular dates. Use weeks eight to four for admin and decluttering. The final four weeks are for packing, utility transfers, and confirming every booking. Leaving it to the last fortnight causes avoidable stress.

A two-bedroom house typically requires 40–60 boxes depending on how much kitchen equipment, books, and clothing you have. Use small boxes for heavy items like books and tools, medium boxes for kitchen contents and general goods, and large boxes for bedding and light items only. Giant Van can advise on box quantities and supply removal boxes when you book.

Start with HMRC, your bank, and the DVLA — these have the most serious consequences if missed. Then work through your employer, the electoral roll at gov.uk/register-to-vote, utility providers, insurance companies, and subscription services. Set up Royal Mail redirection as a backup. The full list runs to 30+ organisations. Allow two to three weeks to work through it systematically.

Yes. Giant Van offers packing assistance as an add-on to house removals. The crew arrives with boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and wardrobe cartons and packs your belongings before loading the van. Packing as a full service is quoted per property size. Message us in the live chat to add packing to your removal booking.