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Six tools to plan
your house move, end to end.

Cost it, box it, schedule it, notify everyone. Everything you need before the van arrives — calibrated by movers who actually do this every day.

Accurate & trusted
Right-size van
Your data stays safe
01 · Cost

Removal cost estimator

Built on 12,000 real CubicMove jobs. Hits within 15% of the final invoice 92% of the time — far closer than the £500 "from" prices everyone else quotes.

⏱ 2 min · instant price
Step 1 of 3
What are you moving from?
Pick your property size — we'll size the move and price it.
Studio ≈ 6 m³
1-Bed Flat ≈ 12 m³
2-Bed Home ≈ 20 m³
3-Bed Home ≈ 32 m³
4-Bed Home ≈ 45 m³
5+ Bed Home ≈ 60 m³
Distance to new home25 mi
Full packing
Boxes, paper, packing crew
Dismantle & reassemble
Beds, wardrobes, dining sets
1 week storage
Secure unit, climate controlled
Premium insurance
Up to £50,000 cover
Estimated total cost
£320.00
Typical range: £295 – £368
Cost breakdown
Base move 12 m³ est.£320
Distance & fuel£55
Extras£0
Fixed-price guarantee
02 · Boxes

Box & packing calculator

Tell us which rooms — we'll size every box, every roll of tape, every metre of bubble wrap. Most people under-buy by 30%; we don't.

⏱ 3 min · saves £42 on average
Boxes & materials
How many boxes do you need?
Add the rooms you're packing — we'll size everything down to the last roll of tape.
Kitchen
≈ 12 boxes
0
Living room
≈ 10 boxes
0
Bedroom
≈ 10 boxes
0
Bathroom
≈ 4 boxes
0
Home office
≈ 8 boxes
0
Dining room
≈ 5 boxes
0
Kids room
≈ 9 boxes
0
Garage / loft
≈ 9 boxes
0
Total boxes needed
0boxes
Box sizes
Small (books, kitchenware)0 ×
Medium (general)0 ×
Large (bedding, lampshades)0 ×
Packing materials
Tape rolls0 ×
Bubble wrap0 m
Packing paper0 kg
£0
Materials bundle · delivered free with your booking
03 · Plan

Moving house checklist

Eight weeks of moving prep in 24 tasks. Tick them off as you go — your progress saves automatically so you can come back anytime.

⏱ 5 min · progress auto-saves

Moving house checklist

Eight weeks of tasks, organised. Tick as you go — we'll remember everywhere you left off.
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● 8 weeks before

Plan & decide

Lock in the date, work out your budget, get the big admin started.
Set a moving date
Mid-week and mid-month are cheaper than Fridays and end-of-month.
Get 3 removal quotes
CubicMove instant quote + two phone quotes. Compare apples to apples.
Book time off work
Two days minimum — the move day, and the day after to unpack.
Check school admissions
If moving with kids — councils have strict cut-off dates.
● 4 weeks before

Declutter & sort

Every box you don't move saves you money. Be ruthless now.
Declutter room-by-room
Keep / donate / sell / bin. One bin bag a day is plenty.
Book the removal company
Confirm the date, time, parking, lifts and stairs.
Order packing materials
Use our box calculator — boxes, tape, bubble wrap, marker pens.
Notify schools, nursery, GP
Get records ready to transfer — saves a panic on day one.
● 2 weeks before

Pack & notify

Pack out of the way. Tell everyone who needs to know.
Start packing non-essentials
Books, decor, off-season clothes, spare bedding. Label every box.
Update change of address
Use our tracker — DVLA, HMRC, banks, GP, utilities, subscriptions.
Arrange post redirection
Royal Mail redirect for 3–12 months. Apply at least 5 working days out.
Sort utilities at both homes
Final readings, new account setup. Don't forget broadband transfer.
● 1 week before

Final packing

Most of the house should be boxed up now. Live out of one bag.
Pack everything except essentials
Leave out 1 week of clothes, basic kitchen, toiletries, chargers.
Confirm with the movers
Time, address, parking, lift access, payment method. Save the driver's number.
Defrost the fridge & freezer
48 hours before. Use up perishables — no shopping this week.
Pack an essentials box
Kettle, mugs, tea, loo roll, soap, towels, phone chargers, scissors.
● Moving day

Move day

Stay calm, stay caffeinated. The movers know what they're doing.
Final meter readings & photos
Gas, electric, water. Photo every meter, every room, every cupboard.
Walk the movers through the rooms
Flag fragile, point out what's not going. Show them the parking spot.
Hand over keys to old place
To estate agent, landlord, or new buyer. Get a signed receipt.
Make the beds before unpacking
Future you, exhausted at 11pm, will be very grateful.
● Week 1 after

Settle in

Don't try to do everything. Take it one room at a time.
Register with new GP & dentist
Postcode-based — usually a 5-minute online form.
Update electoral register
gov.uk/register-to-vote — takes about 5 minutes.
Test smoke & CO alarms
Replace batteries. Add one to every bedroom and the kitchen.
Meet the neighbours
Knock, smile, ask about bin day. Free intel on the area.
Get free removal quotes
Local removal companies contact you based on your move details
04 · Van

Van size selector

Over-sizing wastes about £60. Under-sizing means a second trip — much worse. Tell us your property size, we'll tell you the smallest van that'll fit.

⏱ 2 min · 5 van sizes
Right-Size Van
What size van do you need?
Pick the size of your move — we'll match the cheapest van that fits.
Studio6 m³
1-Bed12 m³
2-Bed20 m³
3-Bed32 m³
4-Bed45 m³
5+ Bed60 m³
Garden / loft / gym kit0
Sizing rule of thumb
Pick the smallest van that fits. Over-sizing wastes ~£60. Under-sizing means a second trip — much worse.
Estimated load
20
SWB
Small Van
Up to 6 m³
Studio · single appliance
6 m³
MWB
Medium Van
6 – 12 m³
1-bed flat · few boxes
12 m³
LWB
Large Van
12 – 20 m³
2-bed home · standard load
20 m³
LUTON
Luton Van
20 – 35 m³
3-bed home + appliances
35 m³
7.5T
7.5 t Lorry
35+ m³
4+ bed home · full house
60+ m³
05 · Schedule

Moving day timeline

From "movers arriving" to "kettle on at the new place" — a realistic hour-by-hour schedule based on your start time and property size.

⏱ 3 min · generated for you
Hour by hour
Plan your moving day
Set your start time and property size — we'll build a realistic minute-by-minute schedule.
Total move duration
9h 0m
Plan for 1–2 extra hours of buffer — traffic, parking, surprises.
  • ✓ Charge every device — phone, laptop, headphones
  • ✓ Set aside cash for tips & emergencies
  • ✓ Pack overnight bag like you're going to a hotel
  • ✓ Make sure the kettle is the LAST thing in the box
  • ✓ Print directions in case GPS dies
Your schedule
Moving day timeline
Save your plan
06 · Notify

Change of address tracker

32 organisations who need to know — sorted by priority. Start with DVLA, HMRC and council tax (legally required). Save the streaming services for last.

⏱ 10 min · auto-saves

Who needs your new address?

32 organisations to notify — most can be done in 5 minutes online. Tick as you go.
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0% notified

Government & council

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DVLA
Statutory
HMRC
Statutory
Local council tax
Statutory
Electoral register
Important
Passport Office
Optional
TV Licence
Legal

Banking & finance

0 of 0 · ID & fraud protection
Bank (current account)
Savings / ISA
Credit cards
Pension provider
Mortgage lender
Loans & finance

Utilities & broadband

0 of 0 · final readings matter
Electricity
Gas
Water
Broadband
Mobile provider

Health & family

0 of 0
GP surgery
Dentist
Optician
School / nursery
Vet / pet insurance

Insurance

0 of 0
Home / contents
Car insurance
Life insurance

Work & subscriptions

0 of 0
Employer / HR
Amazon
Streaming services
Gym membership
Loyalty cards
Charity direct debits
Royal Mail redirect
Also notify your removal company
Get matched with local removal companies and track your move live
For people moving

CubicMove

Instant quote, fixed price, real movers — all in 60 seconds. No phone calls, no awkward walkthroughs.

  • Volume calculator in 60 seconds
  • Vetted local movers
  • Fixed price, no surprises
For removal companies

Manager

Drop the spreadsheets. CubicRemovalsManager handles enquiries, quotes, crew, and customer comms in one tab.

  • Quotes → bookings in minutes
  • Crew dispatch & calendar
  • Embed the calculator on your site