Moving House Checklist Dublin | Ultimate Guide

Moving house can be overwhelming, but with proper planning, it doesn’t have to be stressful. We’ve created this comprehensive checklist based on our 43 years of experience helping Dublin families move home.

1. Eight Weeks Before Moving Day

Book Your Removal Company

• Get quotes from at least three removal companies
• Check reviews and insurance coverage
• Book your preferred date with J Hanway Removals & Storage
• Confirm the quote in writing

Start Decluttering

• Go through each room and decide what to keep, donate, or throw away
• Hold a car boot sale or list items online
• Donate usable items to local Dublin charities
• Arrange skip hire if needed

Notify Important Parties

• Tell your landlord or estate agent (if applicable)
• Inform your employer of your move
• Notify your children’s schools
• Register with a GP and dentist in your new area

2. Six Weeks Before Moving Day

Arrange Finances

• Inform your bank and building society
• Update your address with credit card companies
• Notify insurance providers (home, car, life)
• Inform HMRC and update your driving licence

Utilities and Services

• Contact utility providers for final meter readings
• Arrange connection dates for your new home
• Set up mail redirection with An Post
• Update your address with subscription services

3. Four Weeks Before Moving Day

Start Packing

• Order packing materials (or book our packing service!)
• Pack items you don’t use daily
• Label all boxes clearly with contents and destination room
• Create an inventory list
• Pack a “first night” box with essentials

Final Notifications

• Update your address with:
  • DVLA
  • Electoral register
  • TV Licensing
  • Council Tax
  • Phone and broadband providers
  • Pension providers

4. Two Weeks Before Moving Day

Confirm Arrangements

• Confirm moving date with J Hanway Removals & Storage
• Arrange time off work if needed
• Book parking permits if required (especially important in Dublin city centre)
• Arrange childcare or pet care for moving day

Final Packing

• Pack remaining items except daily essentials
• Defrost freezer (if moving it)
• Use up frozen food
• Return library books and borrowed items

5. One Week Before Moving Day

Final Preparations

• Confirm moving day details with your removal company
• Pack your essentials box
• Prepare keys for the new owners/landlord
• Take meter readings
• Empty and clean the loft
• Drain water from your washing machine

6. Moving Day

Morning

• Final meter readings
• Final walk-through of each room
• Ensure nothing is left behind
• Be available for the removal team
• Have contact numbers handy

At Your New Home

• Check all items arrive safely
• Direct the removal team where to place furniture
• Check for any damage (note it on the inventory if using a removal company)
• Take meter readings
• Test utilities and heating

7. After Moving Day

First Week

• Unpack essentials first
• Register with a local GP
• Introduce yourself to neighbours
• Locate nearest facilities (supermarket, post office, etc.)
• Update your address with:
  • Amazon and online shopping accounts
  • Social media
  • Loyalty cards
  • Professional associations

First Month

• Register to vote at your new address
• Update your will if you have one
• Get to know your new area
• Find local services (dentist, optician, etc.)

8. Top Tips for a Smooth Dublin Move

Know Your Area

Dublin has diverse neighborhoods from city centre apartments to suburban family homes. Inform your removal company about:

• Narrow city centre streets (especially around Temple Bar and Georgian areas)
• Limited parking in popular areas like D4, D6, and coastal suburbs
• Any access restrictions or one-way systems
• Apartment building access (lift availability, loading bays)

Traffic and Timing

Dublin traffic can be challenging. Consider:

• Avoiding M50 rush hours (7-9am, 4-7pm)
• Planning around school runs in residential areas
• Luas routes and stops that may affect parking
• DCC parking permits for city centre moves

Local Knowledge

Working with a local Dublin removal company like J Hanway Removals & Storage means:

• We know the best routes and times to travel around Dublin
• We’re familiar with common access issues in Dublin properties
• We understand local parking restrictions in city centre and residential areas
• We can advise on the best moving times to avoid peak traffic

9. Need Help With Your Move?

At J Hanway Removals & Storage, we’ve helped over 12,000 families move across Dublin and throughout Ireland. We can help with:

• Full packing services
• Partial packing (just fragile items)
• Furniture disassembly and reassembly
• Secure storage solutions
• Flexible scheduling including weekends

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote: +353 85 194 9801

Moving house doesn’t have to be stressful. With proper planning and the right removal company, your Dublin house move can be smooth and straightforward.