Moving day feels a lot less scary once you know what to do the day before. In short: finish packing, prepare an essentials box, confirm times with your movers, and clear your home for an easy exit. These are the things to do the day before your house move that actually matter. Get these sorted today and your morning won’t feel like a scramble.
Finish the Last of Your Packing
Aim to have most boxes done a day early, not the night before. Leave out only what you’ll need tonight and tomorrow morning. Write the room name on every box before you seal it. It sounds small, but it saves real time once you’re unloading at the other end.
- Pack clothes, shoes, and toiletries last
- Use strong tape so boxes don’t pop open in the van
- Store screws and small parts in labelled bags, taped to the furniture they are attached to.
Have a bulky sofa or wardrobe that you can’t lift yourself? You can have our Furniture Removal team carry out the lifting.
Pack Your Essentials Box for the First Night
What do you need in the next 24 hours? Extra phone charger, a spare outfit, some medicine and snacks. Add a kettle and 2 mugs at the same time. Do not pack this box in the truck; keep it with you in the car.
Once that’s sorted, turn your attention to whatever’s fragile or awkward to carry.
Take Care of Fragile Items and Furniture
Cover mirrors, glass and framed artwork with old blankets or bubble wrap. Take a picture of all your electronics before removing their cords, so you know where to put them. Our Piano Removalist crew knows how to move one without a scratch.
Secure Important Documents and Valuables
Put your passport, ID and property papers in a folder. Keep it with you, not buried in the moving van somewhere. Cash and jewelry should travel the same way. Losing paperwork on an already busy day is the last thing you need.
Confirm Moving Day Logistics
Give your removalist a quick call and double check the time. Make sure parking will actually be free for the truck at both ends. Moving a smaller load? It may just be a Two Men and a Truck job and it is important to check the booking the day before.
Prepare Your Home for a Smooth Exit
Keep the hallways uncluttered for the crew to operate around without stumbling on boxes. Old blankets down on the floor protect against scuffs near doorways. Defrost the fridge tonight, and take the bins out. One last walkthrough before you lock up never hurts.
- Switch off appliances you won’t need overnight
- Keep cleaning supplies out for last cleaning up
- Look in the garage, attic and storage spaces.
Arrange Care for Kids and Pets
The moving day is loud, and this is a lot for the little one or the nervous dog. Offer to get a friend or family member to take them for a few hours. Just in case, pack a little bag with food, water and a favorite toy.
Double Check Home Insurance and Utility Handover
Make sure your home insurance actually covers items while they’re in transit, not just in the house. Ring your gas, electricity, and internet providers about the switch date. Update your address with the bank too. A five minute check now beats a missed bill later.
Get a Good Night’s Rest Before the Big Day
Easy to skip, but don’t. A tired body drops more boxes and makes more mistakes. Set your alarm early enough that you’re not rushing out the door. And eat something real tonight, because tomorrow is going to take actual energy.