Moving House in Teesside — The Complete Checklist

Moving house is consistently rated as one of the most stressful life events — but a lot of that stress comes from disorganisation rather than the move itself. Here's a complete checklist for anyone moving house in Teesside to make sure everything runs smoothly.

6 Weeks Before Moving Day

• Book your man and van — good local operators get booked up, especially on weekends
• Start decluttering — sell on Facebook Marketplace, donate to charity shops on Linthorpe Road or donate to the Salvation Army
• Notify your landlord or solicitor of your moving date
• Start collecting free boxes from local supermarkets — Tesco and Asda on Teesside Park often have spares

2 Weeks Before

• Redirect your post with Royal Mail — takes a few days to set up
• Notify your bank, DVLA, GP and dentist of your new address
• Arrange disconnection of utilities at your old property
• Set up broadband at your new address — Virgin Media and BT have good coverage across most of Teesside
• Start packing non-essential items — books, decorations, spare bedding

The Week Before

• Pack everything except daily essentials
• Label every box clearly with the room it's going to at the new property
• Defrost the freezer 24 hours before moving day
• Confirm your booking with your man and van
• Check parking at both ends — if you're in a busy area like central Middlesbrough or near Stockton High Street, you may need to reserve a space

Moving Day

• Pack an essentials box with kettle, mugs, milk, phone charger, toilet roll and a change of clothes — keep this in the cab not the van
• Take meter readings at both properties
• Do a final check of every room, loft and garage before you leave
• Hand keys back to estate agent or hand to new owners

After Moving In

• Register with a local GP — NHS Teesside has surgeries across Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool
• Update your address on the electoral roll at gov.uk
• Update your driving licence with DVLA

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