8 Weeks Before Moving Day
- Get removal quotes from at least 3 companies — including JMC Removals. Booking early secures your date and often saves money.
- Book your chosen removal company in Warrington early (especially for weekend or month-end moves)
- Begin decluttering — sell, donate or dispose of items you no longer need. Our house clearance service can help remove unwanted items before the move.
- Notify your solicitor of your intended moving date
- Start collecting packing materials — boxes, tape, bubble wrap
4 Weeks Before Moving Day
- Confirm your moving date with JMC Removals
- Start packing non-essential items — read our expert packing tips to protect your belongings
- Notify utility companies (gas, electricity, water, broadband) of your move
- Redirect your post via Royal Mail
- Notify your bank, employer, HMRC, DVLA and GP of your new address
- Arrange childcare or pet care for moving day
- If you have large or specialist furniture — pianos, antiques, wardrobes — let your removal company know in advance
2 Weeks Before Moving Day
- Pack most of your belongings, leaving only daily essentials
- Label every box clearly with contents and destination room
- Defrost the freezer
- Return borrowed items and collect items on loan
- Confirm all booking details with JMC Removals
- If you have items currently in storage, arrange storage collection and delivery for moving day
The Day Before
- Pack a "first night" box with essentials — kettle, tea, toiletries, chargers, bedding
- Dismantle beds and flat-pack furniture (JMC Removals can assist with this)
- Ensure all items are packed and ready for loading
- Confirm access details with JMC Removals
Moving Day
- Be ready when the removal team arrives
- Direct the team to items requiring special care
- Do a final sweep of every room, cupboard, loft and garage
- Take meter readings at both properties
- Hand over keys to your old property
- Collect keys to your new home
For smaller moves or single-item transport, our man and van service may be a more cost-effective option. Wondering about costs? See our guide on how much house removals cost in Warrington.