Moving guides
Practical moving guides for Dublin and Irish homes
Work through the timeline, packing steps and Dublin access tips before moving day. These notes help you plan around the details that most often cause delays.
Planning guides
Start six weeks before moving day
A calm timeline keeps the move manageable. Each guide below covers one part of the job, from labelling to building access.
Six weeks out
Build a moving timeline
Begin by listing rooms, booking dates and access arrangements. Confirm the collection and delivery areas early, then sort belongings into keep, sell and give-away piles before packing starts.
Moving day
Label boxes clearly
Write the room and contents on two sides of each box, and mark fragile items in capitals. Clear labels help crews place boxes correctly and make unpacking faster at the other end.
Appliances
Defrost and drain appliances
Defrost the fridge and freezer at least 24 hours before the move, dry them thoroughly and secure loose parts. Washing machines should be drained and their transit bolts refitted where applicable.
Packing handbook
Pack heavy, fragile and electronic items with care
Heavy books belong in small boxes so they stay manageable. Reinforce the base of each box with tape, fill gaps with bubble wrap or paper, and wrap plates and glasses individually. Keep cables, chargers and remotes together in a labelled bag.
For Dublin apartments and narrow terraced houses, check whether a building elevator needs booking and how far items must be carried. Note stairs and parking restrictions on your quote so the job can be planned properly. Missing details, such as parking permit requirements, should be confirmed before the crew arrives.