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Adelaide Moving Checklist 2026 ![]() The Complete Adelaide Moving Checklist for 2026 ================================================= Author Published on 03/03/2026 Updated on 10/05/2026 Your Complete Moving Checklist ------------------------------ Moving house is one of the biggest logistical challenges you'll face. But with the right preparation, it doesn't have to be overwhelming. We've put together this detailed checklist based on years of experience moving Adelaide families. ### 4-6 Weeks Before Moving Day 1. **Get quotes from removalists**. Compare at least 3 companies. Check reviews and insurance coverage. For a fast ballpark before you call anyone, our [moving cost calculator](/calculator) gives you a range in 60 seconds. 2. **Start decluttering**. Go room by room. Sell, donate or bin what you don't need. 3. **Notify your landlord**. If renting, give proper notice as per your lease agreement. 4. **Start collecting boxes**. Ask local shops, or purchase quality moving boxes. 5. **Create a moving binder**. Keep all important documents, quotes and receipts in one place. ![TipTop Moving team loading boxes onto truck](https://ttmoving.com.au/images/content/storage-job/team-loads-truck-with-furniture-landscape.webp) ### 2 Weeks Before Moving Day 1. **Confirm your booking**. Double-check date, time and address with your removalist. 2. **Update your address**. Banks, insurance, Medicare, Centrelink, ATO, subscriptions. 3. **Set up mail redirection**. Through Australia Post (costs about $37 for 3 months). 4. **Arrange utilities**. Disconnect at old place, connect at new place (electricity, gas, internet). 5. **Pack non-essentials**. Books, decorations, seasonal clothes, spare linen. ### Moving Day 1. **Do a final walkthrough**. Check every cupboard, drawer and shed. 2. **Keep valuables with you**. Documents, jewellery, medications, laptop. 3. **Have your first-night box ready**. Toiletries, snacks, charger, change of clothes, kettle. 4. **Be available for the team**. Show movers what goes where. Label rooms at the new place. 5. **Take meter readings**. At both the old and new property. ### Need Help With Your Move? TipTop Moving takes care of the heavy lifting so you can focus on settling in. Contact us today for a free quote, or run our [moving cost calculator](/calculator) first to get a number you can plan around. We service all of Adelaide and regional SA. ![](/images/content/graphics/mover-with-box-isolated-landscape.webp) Planning a move? ### Get your free quote today. Tell us your move, get an honest price, and we'll handle the heavy lifting. No callbacks, no pressure - just a quote in your inbox. 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