Glasgow House Move Checklist: 8 Weeks to Moving Day
A house move goes smoothly when the decisions are made early and badly when they are made in the last week. This checklist is built around the Scottish process – where your entry date becomes binding at conclusion of missives – and around the things that specifically catch people out in Glasgow, like parking dispensations and tenement access.
Work through it in order. If you want the whole thing managed, our home removals team can handle packing, moving and reassembly.
8 weeks before
- Get three fixed quotes based on the same inventory
- Include the loft, garage, shed and garden in what you show movers
- Start decluttering room by room
- Check whether you need storage between entry dates
- Book the mover as soon as missives conclude – see booking timing
6 weeks before
- Decide on professional packing or self-packing
- Order boxes, tape, paper and bubble wrap in one go
- Book a clearance for anything not coming with you
- Arrange disposal of anything the mover cannot take (paint, aerosols, fuel)
- Tell your factor if you are in a flat
4 weeks before
- Apply for parking – dispensation or bay suspension at both addresses. This has a lead time. See our parking permit guide
- Book the goods lift with building management if either property is a city-centre block
- Set up Royal Mail redirection
- Notify council tax, water, energy, broadband, insurance, bank, GP, dentist, DVLA
- Register children at the new school if changing catchment
- Start packing anything you will not need
2 weeks before
- Confirm crew size, van size and arrival time in writing
- Measure large furniture against the stair turn at the new property – see our tenement guide
- Arrange care for children and pets on the day
- Book cleaners for the outgoing property if needed
- Use up freezer food
- Label every box by room, on the side not the top
Moving week
- Pack a first-night box: kettle, mugs, tea, chargers, medication, bedding, toilet roll, scissors
- Defrost and dry the freezer at least 24 hours ahead
- Disconnect the washing machine and secure the drum
- Take meter readings at both properties
- Confirm key handover arrangements with both solicitors
- Put a note in the close if you are in a tenement
Moving day
| Time | Task |
|---|---|
| Early | Clear hallways and stairs, protect floors, park the van |
| Loading | Walk the crew through, flag fragile items, keep valuables with you |
| Before leaving | Final sweep of every room, loft, cupboard and garden. Meter readings. Lock up |
| Arrival | Direct boxes room by room, check the inventory as it comes off |
| Before crew leave | Check for damage, confirm reassembly, take meter readings |
First week in the new home
- Report any damage in writing straight away – see our insurance guide
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- Find the stopcock, fuse box and gas meter
- Update your address on your driving licence and electoral roll
- Introduce yourself to the neighbours, especially in a tenement
Common questions
When is the entry date confirmed?
At conclusion of missives. Before that it is provisional – book your mover the moment it is fixed.
What should I not pack?
Passports, medication, valuables, keys, chargers and documents. These travel with you.
How much will it cost?
See our Glasgow removals cost guide for prices by property size and access.
Can I move at short notice?
Often yes. Call and we will check same-week availability.
Want this handled for you? We can take it from packing through to reassembly. Get a free quote or call +44 7424 958288.
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