Moving House Checklist: What to Do One Week Before Moving Day

The final week before moving day can become extremely busy. Packing, cleaning, organising documents and preparing your new home can quickly become overwhelming.

A simple moving checklist can help you stay organised and reduce last-minute problems.

Confirm Your Moving Date

Start by confirming your moving date and time with your removalist.

Make sure both pickup and delivery addresses are correct. If your property has restricted access, stairs, elevators or parking limitations, communicate these details before moving day.

Finish Most of Your Packing

Ideally, most of your belongings should already be packed during the final week.

Focus on completing:

• Kitchen items
• Books
• Decorations
• Clothing
• Children's belongings
• Garage items
• Spare-room contents

Keep essential items separate for the final few days.

Create an Essentials Box

Prepare a box or bag containing everything you may need immediately after arriving.

Your essentials could include:

• Phone chargers
• Toiletries
• Basic cooking equipment
• Medication
• Important documents
• Change of clothes
• Towels
• Cleaning supplies
• Basic tools

Keep this box somewhere easily accessible rather than placing it deep inside the moving truck.

Label Your Boxes Clearly

Proper labelling can make unpacking much easier.

Write the destination room on each box, such as:

Kitchen

Master Bedroom

Bathroom

Living Room

For fragile items, clearly mark the box as fragile and indicate which side should remain upright where appropriate.

Prepare Your Appliances

If you are moving refrigerators, washing machines or other large appliances, prepare them according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Some appliances require time to be disconnected, drained or secured before transportation.

Plan Parking and Access

Make sure there is sufficient access for the moving truck.

Consider:

• Driveway access
• Street parking
• Apartment loading zones
• Building access
• Lift bookings
• Narrow entrances
• Long walking distances

Giving your removalist accurate access information can help avoid delays.

Separate Items You Are Not Moving

Moving day becomes easier when everything is ready to go.

Clearly separate items that are being donated, sold, discarded or left behind.

Avoid placing unwanted items in rooms or areas where movers may assume they need to be loaded.

Keep Important Documents With You

Do not place passports, financial documents, property paperwork or other important personal documents inside general moving boxes.

Keep important documents with you throughout the relocation.

Choose Professional House Removalists

Professional removalists can assist with loading, transportation and unloading so you can focus on other parts of your relocation.

Movers Near You provides house removal services across Adelaide and other major Australian cities, with options for different property sizes and moving requirements.

Final Thoughts

The final week before moving day is all about preparation. Confirm your booking, finish packing, label your boxes, organise access and keep essential belongings separate.

With a good plan and the right removalist, moving day can be much more organised.

For professional house removalists, contact Movers Near You on 1800 517 324.