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

Cost it, box it, schedule it, notify everyone. Rough guides based on typical published UK figures — your removal company will confirm the details.

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01

Removal cost estimator

A rough price range based on property size, distance and extras.

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02

Box & packing calculator

Room-by-room: small/medium/large boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper.

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03

Moving house checklist

24 essential tasks across 6 phases. Progress saves automatically.

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04

Van size selector

A rough guide to the van size your move might need.

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05

Moving day timeline

Hour-by-hour schedule from arrival to "kettle on, feet up" at the new place.

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06

Change of address tracker

32 organisations to notify — DVLA, HMRC, banks, GP, utilities and more.

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01 · Cost

Removal cost estimator

A quick, honest ballpark based on typical UK removal prices for your home size, distance and extras. Your removal company will confirm the final price after a survey.

⏱ 2 min · rough estimate
Step 1 of 3
What are you moving from?
Pick your property size — we'll give you a rough volume and price range.
Studio ≈ 10 m³
1-Bed Flat ≈ 14 m³
2-Bed Home ≈ 20 m³
3-Bed Home ≈ 30 m³
4-Bed Home ≈ 40 m³
5+ Bed Home ≈ 50 m³
Distance to new home25 mi
Full packing
Boxes, paper, packing crew
Dismantle & reassemble
Beds, wardrobes, dining sets
1 week storage
If your removal company offers it
Extra goods-in-transit cover
Typical add-on cost · arranged by your remover
Estimated total cost
£320.00
Typical range: £295 – £368
Cost breakdown
Base move 14 m³ est.£320
Distance & fuel£55
Extras£0
Rough estimate only
Your removal company will confirm the real price after a survey.
02 · Boxes

Box & packing calculator

Tell us which rooms — we'll suggest how many boxes, rolls of tape and metres of bubble wrap you might need. It's easy to under-buy, so add a few spare.

⏱ 3 min · rough guide
Boxes & materials
How many boxes do you need?
Add the rooms you're packing — we'll suggest a rough shopping list.
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
Rough cost if you buy materials yourself
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
Ask at least three removal companies, ideally after a home or video survey. Compare like for like.
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 redirection for 3, 6 or 12 months — check current prices on royalmail.com. Apply at least 5 working days before.
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
Removal companies on Cubic that cover your area can contact you with quotes
04 · Van

Van size selector

Too big a van costs more than you need; too small means a second trip. Tell us your property size and we'll suggest a rough van size. Your removal company will confirm it.

⏱ 2 min · rough guide
Right-Size Van
What size van do you need?
Pick the size of your move — we'll suggest a rough van size.
Studio≈10 m³
1-Bed≈14 m³
2-Bed≈20 m³
3-Bed≈30 m³
4-Bed≈40 m³
5+ Bed≈50 m³
Garden / loft / gym kit0 m³
Sizing rule of thumb
A bigger van usually costs more; too small means a second trip. These are rough guides — your removal company will confirm the right size after a survey.
Estimated load
20 m³
SWB
Small Van
Up to ≈6 m³
A few items · single room
6 m³
LWB
LWB Transit Van
≈10 – 12 m³
Studio or small 1-bed flat
12 m³
LUTON
Luton Box Van
≈17 – 20 m³ (600–700 ft³)
1–2 bed home
20 m³
7.5T
7.5 t Lorry
≈30 – 40 m³
3–4 bed home
40 m³
2+
Larger lorry or two loads
40+ m³
Large 4+ bed home · ask for a survey
40+ 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
06 · Notify

Change of address tracker

32 organisations who need to know — sorted by priority. Start with DVLA, council tax and HMRC. 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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Government & council

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

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
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CubicMove

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Manager

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

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