Moving house in Dublin can feel like a big job, but good planning can make the entire process much easier. From packing and moving boxes to furniture, parking, storage and moving-day access, preparing early helps avoid many common problems.

Moving house in Dublin can feel straightforward until you start thinking about everything that has to happen on the same day.

Boxes need to be packed, furniture may need to be dismantled, parking has to be available for the removal vehicle, keys need to be collected and both the old and new property must be accessible at the right time.

A little planning can make a major difference.

Get Cracking Relocations & Storage provides professional house and apartment removals throughout Dublin, together with packing, moving materials, storage and additional moving services.

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Moving House in Dublin – Start Planning Early

The best time to start organising your move is as soon as you have a reasonable idea of your moving date.

You do not need to have every detail confirmed before requesting a removals quotation.

Start by considering:

• Your approximate moving date
• Collection and delivery addresses
• Size of your current home
• Amount of furniture
• Number of boxes
• Packing requirements
• Access at both properties
• Parking
• Furniture dismantling
• Storage requirements
• Large, heavy or fragile belongings

Providing accurate information allows the removals company to plan the correct crew, vehicle and time for your move.

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There is no single fixed price for moving house in Dublin because every property and household is different.

The cost can depend on:

• Volume of furniture and belongings
• Number of movers required
• Size of vehicle required
• Distance between properties
• Number of stairs
• Lift access
• Parking
• Carrying distance
• Furniture dismantling
• Packing
• Storage
• Difficult access
• Additional services

A small house with straightforward access can be very different from a larger property where the removal vehicle must park some distance from the front door.

For larger moves, an inventory, photographs or a survey can help establish the requirements more accurately.

Declutter Before You Move

One of the easiest ways to simplify a house move is to decide what you actually want to bring with you.

Go through your belongings room by room.

Separate them into:

Moving – belongings going to the new property.

Selling or donating – usable belongings you no longer require.

Removing or disposing of – unwanted or damaged belongings.

There is little benefit in packing, carrying and transporting furniture that you already know you will not use in the new property.

Decluttering may also reduce the number of moving boxes and the volume of the removal.

Licensed Furniture and Waste Removal

If you have unwanted furniture or household items, discuss this with Get Cracking before moving day.

Waste collection is regulated in Ireland and should be carried out by an appropriately permitted operator.

Get Cracking holds Waste Collection Permit NWCPO-23-12971-01.

Where agreed in advance, clearance can potentially form part of the overall moving service.

Official waste permit information is available from the National Waste Collection Permit Office.

Moving Boxes for Your Dublin House Move

Do not underestimate how many boxes a house can require.

Kitchens, bookshelves, wardrobes, garages, sheds and attics often contain considerably more than expected.

Use good-quality moving cartons rather than weak supermarket boxes.

Different sizes work better for different belongings.

Smaller cartons are useful for heavier items such as books.

Larger cartons are more suitable for lighter belongings such as bedding, clothes and soft furnishings.

Boxes should close properly and should not be excessively heavy.

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Label Every Moving Box

Clear labelling can save a considerable amount of time at the new property.

Instead of simply writing KITCHEN, include useful information such as:

KITCHEN – GLASSWARE – FRAGILE

BEDROOM 1 – CLOTHES

HOME OFFICE – BOOKS

CHILD’S BEDROOM – TOYS

This helps the removal crew place boxes into the appropriate rooms.

It also makes unpacking considerably easier.

Professional Packing Services

When moving house in Dublin, starting your packing early gives you more time to organise fragile items, furniture and moving boxes properly.

Packing an entire household can take much longer than expected.

Get Cracking can provide professional packing depending on your requirements.

You may choose:

• Full household packing
• Partial packing
• Kitchen packing
• Fragile-item packing
• Furniture protection
• Artwork and mirror packing
• Moving cartons and materials

Professional packing can be particularly useful if you have limited time before moving day.

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Can I Pack My Own House?

Yes.

Many customers prefer to pack their own household belongings.

Start early rather than trying to pack the entire property immediately before moving day.

Pack belongings you use least frequently first.

Items used every day should normally be left until closer to the move.

If you pack yourself:

• Use strong cartons
• Do not overload boxes
• Protect fragile items properly
• Close cartons securely
• Label every carton
• Keep important documents separately
• Tell your mover about fragile or unusual belongings

Moving Crates for a House Move

Reusable moving crates can also be useful for certain household moves.

They are particularly convenient for belongings that need a stronger, reusable container or where customers want to avoid accumulating large quantities of cardboard after moving.

Crates can also be useful for temporary storage and some internal moves.

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Furniture Dismantling and Reassembly

Large furniture does not always fit through doors, hallways and staircases in one piece.

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

This can include:

• Bed frames
• Dining tables
• Desks
• Modular furniture
• Some wardrobes
• Other large furniture

Tell your removals company before moving day if furniture needs dismantling.

This allows enough time and the appropriate equipment to be included in the moving plan.

Measure Large Furniture Before Moving Day

Do not assume that because furniture entered your current home it will automatically fit into the new property.

Measure large pieces including sofas, wardrobes, dining tables and beds.

Also consider:

• Front doors
• Hallways
• Staircases
• Landings
• Lifts
• Balcony or alternative access
• Tight corners

Discovering an access problem before moving day is much easier than finding out when the sofa is already outside the new house.

Check Access at Both Dublin Properties

Access is one of the biggest factors affecting a Dublin house move.

The removal vehicle needs somewhere suitable to stop as close as reasonably possible to the property.

Before moving day, check:

• Street width
• Parking restrictions
• Loading areas
• Apartment or gated access
• Low entrances
• Narrow driveways
• Long carrying distances
• Stairs
• Lift availability
• Building-management requirements

Tell Get Cracking about any access issues before the move.

Parking for the Removal Vehicle

Parking can be particularly important in Dublin city and busy residential areas.

If the removal truck cannot stop close to the property, every item must be carried a greater distance.

That can increase the amount of time required.

Where parking restrictions apply, check whether arrangements or permits need to be made before moving day.

Do not leave this until the removal truck arrives.

Moving From a Dublin Apartment

Apartment moves require additional planning.

Check with your management company or concierge whether you need to:

• Reserve a lift
• Book a loading bay
• Notify building management
• Protect lift interiors
• Use particular entrances
• Move during permitted hours

Give these details to your removals company in advance.

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What Happens If My Keys Are Delayed?

This is an important issue that is often overlooked.

You may have sold one property and be purchasing another on the same day.

The removal crew can load your belongings in the morning, but unloading cannot begin until you receive the keys to the new property.

A delay can mean:

• Crew waiting time
• Vehicle waiting time
• Later unloading
• A longer overall removal
• Additional charges where applicable

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

Early communication gives the operations team more opportunity to manage the schedule.

What If My New House Is Not Ready?

Sometimes direct delivery is not possible.

You may need to leave your existing home before gaining access to the next one.

Storage can provide a practical solution.

Your belongings can be collected, moved into storage and delivered when the new property becomes available.

This can also be useful when:

• A property purchase is delayed
• Renovation work is ongoing
• You are moving into temporary accommodation
• You are downsizing
• You are moving in stages
• Completion dates do not match

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Insurance for Your House Move

Insurance is not automatically included with your shipment or removal.

If you require insurance cover, please request it from Get Cracking in advance.

For qualifying road removals within Ireland and Europe, Get Cracking can arrange customer-goods cover at an additional cost, subject to the declared value of the goods and the applicable policy terms and conditions.

Customers requesting cover must declare the value of their belongings and comply with the applicable requirements.

The Inland policy documentation confirms that cover is subject to the customer accepting the appropriate option on the quotation and declaring the value of the property being moved.

Keep Important Items With You

Some belongings should not disappear into the back of the removal vehicle.

Keep important personal items with you, including:

• House keys
• Identification
• Medication
• Wallets
• Jewellery
• Mobile phones
• Chargers
• Important documents
• Laptop if required
• Children’s essentials

Prepare a small first-night bag or box containing things you are likely to need immediately.

Arrange Your Utilities

Before moving house, arrange the transfer, connection or cancellation of services.

Depending on the property, these may include:

• Electricity
• Gas
• Broadband
• Waste collection
• Alarm services
• Television services

Broadband installations can require appointments, so arranging this early can prevent arriving in a new home without internet access.

Moving Day – What Should You Do?

On moving morning, try to keep access clear for the crew.

Children and pets should ideally be kept away from busy loading areas where practical.

Make sure the removal team knows:

• Which items are moving
• What is staying behind
• Which items are fragile
• Which furniture requires dismantling
• Where important boxes are located
• Any access information for the destination

Before leaving your old property, check wardrobes, cupboards, the attic, garage, shed and garden.

Do I Need to Be Present?

It is useful for you or an authorised person to be available when the removal begins.

This gives the crew someone to speak to if there is uncertainty about which items should be moved or left behind.

You should also make sure the destination team can access the new property when the vehicle arrives.

Moving House Within Dublin

Get Cracking carries out house removals throughout Dublin and surrounding areas.

Whether you are moving across the city or only a short distance, the same practical factors still matter:

Volume • Access • Parking • Packing • Furniture • Timing

A short-distance move is not automatically a small move.

Moving the contents of a large house one kilometre can require considerably more work than moving a lightly furnished apartment across Dublin.

Moving From Dublin to Another Part of Ireland

Your house move may also take you outside Dublin.

Get Cracking provides removals throughout Ireland.

If you are moving to Cork, Galway, Limerick, Wicklow, Kildare, Meath or elsewhere, provide information about the destination property as well as your Dublin collection address.

Longer travelling distances make accurate timing and access planning even more important.

Moving From Dublin Overseas

A house move may also be the beginning of an international relocation.

International moves can involve additional services including:

• Export packing
• Household inventories
• Storage
• Road freight
• Sea freight
• Airfreight
• Customs documentation
• Overseas destination delivery

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Why Choose Get Cracking for Your Dublin House Move?

Get Cracking Relocations & Storage provides residential moving services throughout Dublin, from apartment moves to complete household relocations.

Services can include:

• House removals
• Apartment removals
• Furniture removals
• Professional packing
• Unpacking
• Furniture dismantling and reassembly
• Moving boxes
• Crate hire
• Storage
• Clearance where agreed
• Moves throughout Ireland
• European removals
• International relocations

Get Cracking’s existing company material confirms residential moving services together with packing, storage and wider European and international relocation services.

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving House in Dublin

How early should I book my Dublin removals company?

Book as early as reasonably possible once you have an approximate moving date.

You can update details later if necessary.

How much does moving house in Dublin cost?

Every move is different.

The cost depends on the volume of belongings, crew and vehicle requirements, access, distance, packing, storage and additional services.

Can Get Cracking pack my house?

Yes.

Full, partial and fragile-item packing can be arranged depending on your requirements.

Can I pack myself?

Yes.

Use suitable cartons and packing materials and label everything clearly.

Can movers dismantle my furniture?

Suitable furniture can be dismantled and reassembled where this forms part of the agreed service.

Can I put my belongings into storage?

Yes.

Storage can be particularly useful where your moving-out and moving-in dates do not match.

Does Get Cracking provide insurance?

Insurance is not automatically included.

If you require cover, request it in advance. Get Cracking can arrange applicable customer-goods insurance at an additional cost, subject to the declared value and applicable policy terms and conditions.

What happens if I do not receive my keys on time?

Tell Get Cracking immediately.

A delay may result in additional waiting time and can affect the moving schedule.

Does Get Cracking move outside Dublin?

Yes.

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

If you are moving house in Dublin, give Get Cracking as much information as possible about access, parking, furniture, packing and your preferred moving date.

Get a Quote for Moving House in Dublin

A successful house move starts with good information and practical planning.

Tell us about your furniture, boxes, packing requirements, access, parking, moving date and anything unusual about either property.

Get Cracking can then help plan an appropriate service for your move.

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Get Cracking Relocations & Storage
Dublin, Ireland
01 866 5999
info@getcracking.ie