House removals in Wigan run smoothly when the boring jobs are done early. This checklist is the one we give customers when they book, and it is built around hourly removals — every item on it saves time on the clock.
Four weeks before the move
This is admin week. Nothing physical, everything that takes other people time to process.
- Confirm your completion or tenancy date in writing
- Book your removals date — Fridays and month-end go first
- Order boxes, tape and bubble wrap
- Start a room-by-room declutter and list anything for the tip
- Register your change of address with the council and Royal Mail
Two weeks before
Start packing the things you do not use daily: books, spare bedding, out-of-season clothes and garage items. Label every box by room, not by contents — it is the room label that speeds up unloading.
- Pack one room fully before opening the next
- Keep box weight under what you can lift comfortably
- Photograph the back of your TV and any wiring
- Arrange parking or a permit for both addresses
The week of the move
Defrost the freezer, run down the fridge, and set aside an essentials box: kettle, mugs, tea, chargers, toilet roll, medication and a change of clothes. That box travels in the cab, not the load space.
Moving day itself
We arrive, walk the property with you, protect doorways and floors, then load heaviest-first. Most one and two-bedroom Wigan homes fit in one 15 m³ load. Take meter readings at both ends and do a final walk-through of every cupboard, loft hatch and shed before we pull away.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a house removal in Wigan take?
A one-bedroom flat is typically 2–3 hours, a two-bed house 3–5 hours and a three-bed house 5–7 hours with two movers, depending on packing and access.
Should I pack myself or use a packing service?
Packing yourself is cheaper if you start two weeks out. If you are short on time, our packing service is usually recovered in the hours it saves on moving day.
