Moving Day Essentials
Keep the things you need during the move out of the van and within easy reach.
One bag can make the whole day easier.Keys, chargers, documents, medication and first-night basics.Your essentials bag
Useful tools to keep out
A tape measure, marker pen, scissors, tape, screwdriver set and Allen keys solve many small moving-day problems.
First-night box
Pack bedding, towels, toiletries, toilet paper, mugs, kettle or coffee equipment and a change of clothes in one clearly marked box. Load it late so it comes out early.
What not to bury in the van
- Passports and financial documents.
- Medication.
- House keys.
- Small high-value or irreplaceable items.
- Items needed for children or pets during the journey.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
What should be loaded last?
The first-night box, cleaning kit and anything needed immediately after arrival.
Should valuables travel in the van?
Keep small high-value or irreplaceable items with you where practical.
What is often forgotten?
Chargers, keys, toilet paper, medication and basic tools.
What should stay with you?
Separate personal essentials from the removal load
Anything you cannot comfortably wait until the end of unloading to access should travel with you or stay in a clearly marked last-on, first-off box.
Documents and access
Keep identification, tenancy or completion documents, parking references, building access codes and key contact numbers together. Do not put the new-property keys into a box that may be inaccessible inside the van.
Medication, children and pets
Medication and anything needed for children or pets should remain immediately available. Keep food, water, comfort items and any travel equipment separate from the general household load.
Technology essentials
Phones often handle maps, payments, access instructions and contact with the moving team. Keep chargers and a power bank available, and make sure important numbers are stored somewhere other than a single phone.
Basic tools and cleaning items
A screwdriver set, Allen keys, scissors, tape, marker pen, cloths, bin bags and kitchen roll solve many small issues during the first few hours in a new property.
First-night comfort
Set aside bedding, towels, toiletries, a change of clothes, mugs and simple food or drink supplies. You should be able to stop unpacking at any point and still have what you need for the evening.
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