Preparing your moving day survival kit
Before your removal team arrives, group together your moving essentials to be kept separate to all your other items, and make sure you let the team know that you will be bringing these items yourself.
Each family member will need an overnight bag, containing nightclothes and a change of clothes for the next day. It might be easier to take all your essential bathroom items together in one large travel bag rather than having individual wash bags.
Watch our video guide on how to pack your moving box and read our guide on how to pack your house before you move for further tips.
Here is our extensive list of items that you may find useful to keep in your moving day survival kit:
From the kitchen
Mug, plate, knife, fork and spoon for each family member
Instant coffee/tea
Kettle
Bottled water (if water at new house isn’t switched on)
Soft drinks
Paper plates
Plastic utensils / cutlery
Paper towels
Teaspoons
Cooking equipment or takeaway menus
Provisions for next day’s breakfast
Snacks
From the bedroom
Bed Linen
Phone and phone chargers
Alarm clock
Change of clothes for all family members
From the bathroom
Towels
Toiletries
Toilet paper
Soap
Cleaning supplies
First aid kit containing painkillers, plasters, etc.
Any essential medication your family needs
From the toolbox
Basic tools e.g. screwdrivers, drill, hammer
Masking tape or PVC tape
Scissors
Utility knife
Torch
Other accessories
Pencils and paper
A few light bulbs
Bin liners
Shelf liners
Portable radio
Pet food / water bowls / bedding & accessories
Hot water bottle (if the heating in your new house isn’t switched on)
During your house move you might forget to think about the items you’ll need for the rest of your family, like your children for example. Moving house can be a stressful and confusing time for them, so we’ve included a few essential items that you might want to pack for them too.
For young children
DVD player and a couple of DVD’s
2-3 books
Baby changing supplies for very young children
A couple of games for entertainment
A couple of soft toys for comfort
Take a look at our list of children’s books about moving house if you’re looking for help when moving with children.
With all this packed in your moving day survival kit you’ll be prepared for any eventuality! It may also be worth taking a box containing your toaster, an all-purpose pan and other small appliances with you in the car – along with a bottle of champagne and a couple of glasses to celebrate once you arrive in your new home!