House Removals Checklist Dublin

House Removals Checklist Dublin is your practical guide to preparing for an easier moving day. From packing and moving boxes to furniture, access, parking, key delays and storage, planning ahead can help your house removal run much more smoothly.

Get Cracking Relocations & Storage provides professional house removals in Dublin, together with packing, storage and relocation services.

If you are beginning to plan your move, visit Get Cracking Dublin Removals or request a house removals quote.

House Removals Checklist Dublin: Start Planning Early

Good house removals start with good planning.

As soon as you have an approximate moving date, begin working through the practical details rather than leaving everything until the final few days.

Your early moving checklist should include:

Requesting a removals quotation
Confirming your approximate moving date
Checking access at both properties
Planning parking for the removal vehicle
Deciding which furniture is moving
Measuring large furniture
Decluttering unwanted belongings
Ordering moving boxes
Deciding whether to pack yourself
Arranging professional packing if required
Considering whether storage may be needed
Organising utilities at your new home

The more information your removals company receives in advance, the easier it is to plan the right crew, vehicle and time for your move.

Choose Your Removals Company Early

Do not leave finding a removals company in Dublin until the last minute.

Once you have a reasonable idea of your moving date, start requesting quotations.

A house removals quotation should take more into account than simply the distance between the two properties.

Tell your removals company about:

Collection and delivery addresses
Number of bedrooms
Approximate amount of furniture
Number of moving boxes
Stairs
Difficult access
Parking restrictions
Long carrying distances
Furniture requiring dismantling
Fragile or unusual belongings
Packing requirements
Storage requirements

Accurate information helps the removals company prepare the appropriate crew, vehicle and time for the job.

Learn more about Get Cracking Dublin Removals.

Arrange Utilities Before Moving House

Before moving into your new property, check that essential services are ready or scheduled to be transferred.

Depending on your new home, this can include:

Electricity
Gas
Broadband
Telephone
Waste collection
Television services
Alarm or security services

You should also arrange the cancellation or transfer of services at your existing property at the appropriate time.

Broadband installation can sometimes require an appointment, so organising this early may save you arriving at your new home without internet access.

Declutter Before You Start Packing

Moving house is a good opportunity to decide what you actually want to take with you.

Go through your property room by room and separate belongings into three groups.

Moving with you – furniture and possessions you want in your new home.

Selling or donating – usable belongings that you no longer need.

Removing or disposing of – damaged or unwanted belongings.

There is little benefit in packing, lifting and transporting furniture you already know you do not want.

Decluttering can also reduce the number of moving boxes required and make unpacking much easier.

Check Access at Both Properties

Access is one of the most important considerations when organising house removals in Dublin.

Before moving day, check how close the removal vehicle can safely park to both properties.

Look for:

Narrow roads
Restricted parking
Loading restrictions
Parking permits
Gates
Steps
Long driveways
Narrow entrances
Long walking distances
Difficult turning areas

A removal vehicle parked directly outside a house creates a very different job from one parked a considerable distance away.

If access may be difficult, tell the removals company before moving day.

Photographs of unusual entrances, roads or parking arrangements can also be helpful when planning the removal.

Measure Large Furniture Before Moving Day

Do not assume that furniture that fits into your current property will automatically fit through the doors and hallways of your new home.

Measure larger items such as:

Sofas
Wardrobes
Beds
Dining tables
Cabinets
Desks

Then check:

Front doors
Internal doors
Hallways
Staircases
Landings

Some furniture may need to be dismantled before it can be moved safely.

Tell your removals company in advance if dismantling or reassembly may be required.

Moving Into or Out of an Apartment?

A house removal can sometimes involve an apartment at one end of the move.

Apartment buildings may have additional requirements, including:

Lift reservations
Service lifts
Building-management rules
Restricted moving hours
Underground parking
Vehicle-height limits
Loading bays
Long corridors
Concierge access

Check these arrangements before moving day rather than when the removal truck arrives.

For more information, read our Apartment Movers Dublin guide.

Professional Packing or Self-Packing?

Many customers pack some or all of their belongings themselves.

Others prefer a professional packing service.

You can also combine both options.

For example, you may decide to pack:

Clothes
Books
Bedding
Toys
Everyday household items

while professional packers prepare:

Kitchens
Glassware
Mirrors
Artwork
Fragile ornaments
Specialist belongings

Learn more about Get Cracking Professional Packing Services.

You can also read our guide to Professional Packing vs Self-Packing in Dublin.

Order Moving Boxes in Advance

Do not wait until the night before your move to start searching for cardboard boxes.

Depending on the size of your home, you may need:

Medium moving boxes
Large moving boxes
Wardrobe boxes
TV boxes
Bubble wrap
Packing paper
Packing tape
Fragile tape
Mattress protection
Labels

Use smaller or medium cartons for heavier belongings such as books and kitchenware.

Larger cartons are generally better for lightweight, bulky belongings such as bedding, towels and clothes.

Browse Get Cracking Moving Boxes & Packing Supplies.

Not sure how many cartons you need? Read Moving Boxes Dublin: How Many Boxes Do You Need?.

Start Packing Room by Room

Packing randomly can make unpacking unnecessarily difficult.

Instead, work through your home one room at a time.

Start with belongings that you do not use every day, such as:

Books
Pictures
Decorations
Seasonal clothing
Spare bedding
Rarely used kitchenware
Attic contents
Shed contents
Items stored in cupboards

Leave everyday essentials until closer to moving day.

Label Every Moving Box

Good labelling saves time both during the removal and when you start unpacking.

Each carton should clearly identify the room where it belongs.

You can also add a brief description of the contents.

For example:

KITCHEN – GLASSWARE – FRAGILE

BEDROOM 1 – CLOTHES

HOME OFFICE – BOOKS

Clear labels allow the removal crew to place boxes directly into the correct rooms at your new property.

Don’t Make Moving Boxes Too Heavy

A common packing mistake is overloading cartons.

A large moving box may physically hold an entire shelf of books, but that can make it extremely difficult to lift safely.

Use smaller or medium boxes for heavier belongings.

Use larger cartons for lighter items such as:

Bedding
Pillows
Towels
Clothes
Soft furnishings

Packed boxes should close properly and should not be excessively heavy or bulging.

Protect Fragile Belongings

Fragile items require appropriate protection.

These can include:

Glassware
Crockery
Mirrors
Pictures
Artwork
Ornaments
Electronics

Use suitable cartons together with packing paper, bubble wrap or other appropriate protective materials.

Avoid leaving large empty spaces inside boxes where belongings can move around during handling.

Particularly fragile, valuable or unusually shaped belongings may require specialist protection.

Learn more about Get Cracking Custom Crating.

Packed by Owner – What Does PBO Mean?

When customers pack their own household goods, this may be referred to in the removals industry as Packed by Owner (PBO).

If you are packing yourself:

Use strong moving cartons
Use suitable protective materials
Close boxes securely
Label boxes clearly
Do not overload cartons

If you arrange insurance separately for your move, check the applicable policy conditions because some insurance policies may contain different requirements or exclusions for owner-packed belongings.

Get Cracking Limited does not insure shipments or removals. Customers should arrange any insurance cover they require separately in advance.

Prepare a First-Night Box

Prepare one clearly marked box or bag containing things you are likely to need immediately after arriving.

This might include:

Kettle
Tea or coffee
Cups
Basic plates and cutlery
Toilet paper
Towels
Cleaning products
Toiletries
Chargers
Children’s essentials
Pet supplies

Make sure you know exactly where this box is when you arrive at your new home.

Keep Important Belongings With You

Certain belongings should stay with you instead of being packed deep inside the removal vehicle.

These may include:

Passports
Medication
Jewellery
House keys
Vehicle keys
Important documents
Wallets
Mobile phones
Chargers

This is especially important if there is a delay getting the keys to your new property.

Key Delays Can Delay Your Move and Cost Extra

One of the most important things to plan for during a house removal is a possible delay getting the keys to your new home.

This can happen when the sale of your existing property and the purchase of your new property are completing on the same day.

Your belongings may already be loaded and the removal crew may have reached the new address, but unloading cannot begin until access to the property is available.

A key delay can:

Delay unloading
Extend the total removal time
Keep the removal crew waiting
Keep the removal vehicle tied up
Push your move later into the day
Affect other scheduled work
Result in additional costs

If you become aware that your keys may be delayed, contact the Get Cracking office as soon as possible.

The earlier the removals team knows, the easier it is to manage the schedule and discuss the available options.

If the removal crew and vehicle have to wait beyond the time planned for your move, additional waiting-time charges may apply.

The impact will depend on the circumstances and the length of the delay, so contact the office to discuss how it may affect your particular booking.

What if the Key Delay Is Several Hours?

A short delay and a delay lasting several hours can have very different effects on a removal.

If it becomes clear that access to your new home will be substantially delayed, contact Get Cracking rather than simply leaving the crew waiting outside the property.

Depending on the circumstances, the office can discuss the available options.

If there is going to be a significant gap between leaving one property and accessing the next, storage may need to be considered.

Storage Between House Moves

Moving dates do not always match perfectly.

You may need to leave your existing home before your new property is ready.

Storage can also be helpful when:

A property purchase is delayed
Renovation work is incomplete
You are downsizing
You want to declutter temporarily
Part of the household is moving later

If you already know there may be a gap between properties, discuss storage when requesting your quotation rather than trying to arrange emergency storage on moving day.

See Get Cracking Storage Services.

Prepare Appliances Before Moving Day

Some appliances require preparation before they can be moved.

Remove loose contents where appropriate and make sure appliances are ready for safe handling.

Fridges and freezers in particular may need preparation before the removal crew arrives.

If you are unsure what is required, ask the removals company before moving day.

Plan for Children and Pets

Moving day involves open doors, people carrying furniture and regular movement between the house and the removal vehicle.

Where possible, arrange for young children and pets to remain safely away from the busiest areas.

Keep important supplies accessible, including:

Pet food
Medication
Leads
Carriers
Children’s essentials
Snacks
Drinks

Do not pack things you may urgently need during the day somewhere inaccessible inside the removal vehicle.

House Removals Checklist Dublin – A Few Days Before Moving

In the final few days before your house removal, check that:

Most belongings are packed
Moving boxes are labelled
Fragile items are identified
Furniture requirements are known
Parking has been checked
Access information has been supplied
Storage arrangements are confirmed if required
Your first-night box is prepared
Important documents are separate
Both addresses are correct
Your removals company has your current contact number

Walk through the entire property again.

Pay particular attention to:

Attic
Garage
Shed
Utility room
Cupboards
Under-stairs storage
Garden storage
Spare rooms

These are some of the easiest places to forget belongings.

The Day Before Your House Removal

Try to complete almost all general packing before moving day.

Keep only the belongings you will need overnight and the following morning accessible.

Charge your mobile phone.

Check your keys.

Make sure parking and property access are still available.

If anything has changed — particularly the moving time, access arrangements or possibility of a key delay — contact the removals company.

House Removal Moving Day

Make sure the crew can access your property at the agreed time.

Keep hallways and walkways reasonably clear.

If certain furniture or boxes are not being moved, make this clear before loading begins.

Keep your:

Keys
Phone
Medication
Important documents
Essential personal belongings

with you.

Before leaving the old property, perform a final check of:

Cupboards
Wardrobes
Bedrooms
Attic
Garage
Shed
Utility room
Garden
Behind doors

Small bags and boxes are surprisingly easy to leave behind.

Arriving at Your New Home

Before unloading begins, explain the basic room layout to the removal crew.

Properly labelled boxes can then be placed directly into:

Kitchen
Main bedroom
Children’s bedrooms
Living room
Home office
Storage areas

This saves you from having every box placed into one room and then moving everything again yourself.

What Should You Unpack First?

You do not need to unpack your entire home on the first evening.

Start with the areas you will use immediately.

Bedrooms

Set up beds so everyone has somewhere comfortable to sleep.

Bathroom

Unpack towels, toiletries and essential bathroom supplies.

Kitchen

Set up the basic items you need for drinks, food and breakfast.

Then continue unpacking room by room.

Update Your Address After Moving

Once you have moved, remember to update your address with relevant organisations.

Depending on your circumstances, these can include:

Banks
Employers
Schools
Insurance providers
Medical providers
Subscription services
Utility providers
Online retailers
Government services where applicable

You may also wish to arrange postal redirection for mail still being sent to your previous address.

House Removals Outside Dublin

Not every Dublin house removal ends elsewhere in Dublin.

Get Cracking provides removals throughout Ireland as well as European and international relocation services.

If you are moving overseas, your removal may involve different packing, transport and customs requirements.

Learn more about Get Cracking Worldwide Relocations.

House Removals Checklist Dublin – Final Moving Day Check

Before the removal vehicle arrives, make sure:

Your removal booking is confirmed
Most belongings are packed
Moving boxes are labelled
Fragile belongings are protected
Important documents are with you
Parking has been checked
Access issues have been discussed
Large furniture has been identified
Utilities have been organised
Storage has been arranged if required
Your first-night box is ready
Your phone is charged
You have your keys
You know who to contact if the keys are delayed

These simple checks can prevent many common moving-day problems.

Frequently Asked Questions About House Removals Dublin

How early should I book a removals company?

Once you have an approximate moving period, it is worth requesting quotations.

Booking early can give you more flexibility around your preferred moving date.

How much do house removals in Dublin cost?

There is no single price for every house removal.

The cost can depend on:

Volume being moved
Distance
Access
Number of crew required
Packing requirements
Furniture dismantling
Storage
Waiting time or delays

Providing accurate information is the best way to receive a suitable quotation.

What happens if my house keys are delayed?

Contact the Get Cracking office as soon as possible.

If the removal crew and vehicle have to wait beyond the time planned for your move, additional waiting-time charges may apply.

A substantial delay can also affect the overall removal schedule.

How many moving boxes will I need?

This depends on the size of your home and the amount of belongings you own.

Estimate room by room rather than trying to guess for the entire property.

Kitchens, wardrobes, garages, attics and bookshelves can require more boxes than expected.

Can I pack my own belongings?

Yes. Many customers pack some or all of their household belongings themselves.

Use strong cartons, appropriate protective materials and clear labels.

Can Get Cracking pack my house?

Professional packing can be arranged depending on your requirements.

This can include full packing, partial packing or packing of particular fragile belongings.

Visit Get Cracking Packing Services for more information.

Can movers dismantle furniture?

Furniture that cannot safely pass through doors, hallways or staircases may need to be dismantled.

Tell your removals company before moving day so the necessary time can be included in the plan.

Can my belongings go into storage?

Yes. Storage can be particularly useful when there is a gap between leaving your existing property and gaining access to the new one.

Visit Get Cracking Storage Services for more information.

Does Get Cracking carry out removals outside Dublin?

Yes. Get Cracking provides removals throughout Ireland as well as European and international relocation services.

Plan Your House Removal With Get Cracking

Our House Removals Checklist Dublin is designed to help you prepare early and avoid common moving-day problems.

Declutter before packing, use suitable moving boxes, clearly label cartons, check access and parking, and make sure your removals company knows about anything that may affect your schedule.

Most importantly, if you expect a delay receiving the keys to your new home, contact the office as early as possible. Waiting can extend the removal time and may result in additional charges.

For professional house removals in Dublin, visit Get Cracking Dublin Removals.

Need moving boxes? Browse Get Cracking Moving Boxes & Packing Supplies.

Need professional packing? Visit Get Cracking Packing Services.

Need temporary storage? Visit Get Cracking Storage Services.

Ready to plan your move? Request a Get Cracking house removals quote.

Get Cracking Relocations & Storage
Dublin, Ireland
Telephone: 01 866 5999
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