The Ultimate Moving House Guide

Moving house can be one of the most exciting — and stressful — times in life. At Bespoke Moving Solutions, we’ve helped hundreds of families and individuals move smoothly, and we’ve learned a thing or two along the way.

Whether you’re moving around the corner or across the country, here are our top tips and tricks to make your move easier, faster, and far less stressful.

1. Start Planning Early

Give yourself as much time as possible. Create a checklist and a timeline for tasks like:

• Notifying your utility providers
• Booking your removals team
• Decluttering your home
• Ordering packing supplies

The earlier you start, the less overwhelming it’ll feel.

2. Declutter Before You Pack

There’s no point paying to move things you no longer need. Go room-by-room and sort items into:

• Keep
• Donate
• Sell
• Recycle

You’ll be amazed how much “stuff” you’ve accumulated — and how good it feels to lighten the load.

3. Label Everything Clearly

Label each box with:

• The room it belongs to
• A brief list of contents
• Whether it contains fragile items

Pro tip: Use coloured tape or stickers to colour-code boxes by room — it makes unloading and unpacking much faster.

4. Pack a Moving Day Essentials Box

Pack a clearly-labelled box or bag with essentials you’ll need on day one:

• Kettle, tea/coffee, mugs
• Phone chargers
• Toilet roll
• Basic tools (for beds and furniture)
• Change of clothes
• Cleaning supplies
• Important documents

Keep it with you during the move so you’re not hunting through boxes at midnight.

5. Take Photos Before Dismantling Furniture

Snapping a few photos of furniture, electronics, or complex setups (like TV systems or flat-pack furniture) can save you a lot of time and confusion later.

We at Bespoke Moving Solutions also offer disassembly and reassembly services to take the pressure off — just let us know!

6. Protect Fragile Items Properly

Use high-quality packing materials like:

• Double-walled boxes
• Bubble wrap
• Packing paper
• Foam inserts

Wrap items individually and don’t overfill boxes. For artwork, TVs or mirrors, we recommend custom-fit crates or our specialist packing services.

7. Let the Pros Handle the Heavy Lifting

Hiring an experienced removals team means you avoid injury, save time, and protect your belongings. Our trained team is fully insured, efficient, and friendly — and we treat your items with the care we’d give our own.

Bonus: We also offer secure storage solutions if there’s a gap between moving out and moving in.

8. Redirect Your Mail

Don’t forget to set up a Royal Mail redirection to your new address — it’s easy to do online and prevents important post from getting lost.

Also update your address with:

• Banks
• DVLA
• Insurance providers
• GP & dentist
• Online shopping accounts

9. Move on a Weekday if You Can

If your schedule allows, book your move for a weekday. It’s often easier to arrange services, and roads tend to be quieter than on weekends.

10. Stay Calm — It’s All Under Control

Moving is a big task, but with the right help and a little organisation, it doesn’t have to be stressful. At Bespoke Moving Solutions, we’re here to make the process as smooth and seamless as possible.

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