Moving into a new build around Manchester

New-build estates around Trafford, Salford and Stockport often have moving rules that older terraces never needed.

Confirm access with the site team

Gate codes, weight limits and permitted hours change weekly while roads are unfinished. Send the crew the same pin the builder gave you.

Protect finishes

Fresh paint and laminate scratch easily. Ask if shoe covers are required. Blankets on corners protect both furniture and walls.

Snagging before heavy loads

Walk with your checklist while rooms are empty. Mark paint chips and floor scuffs before wardrobes hide them.

Parking on mud and kerbs

Soft verges swallow wheels. Park on hardstanding where possible and carry longer if the lorry cannot reach the plot line.

Inventory realism

New builds tempt big corner sofas. Measure hall turns at the show home size against your actual plot door width.

Book house removals with site photos and completion date via get a quote.

Utilities and post

Meter locations differ from older stock. Locate stopcock and consumer unit before boxes pile in front of them.

Developer post may not work for months; set mail redirect early.

Gardens and fences

Back gardens may be mud until landscaping finishes. Store patio furniture in the garage space you actually have, not the plot map promise. Check fence ownership before you attach anything.

Warranty and manuals

Keep kitchen appliance booklets in one folder. Register warranties online the first week while boxes are still labelled by room.

Roads still under construction

Sat nav may send lorries to closed phases. Meet the crew at an agreed pin on the main road if gates are confusing. Mud on boots is normal; lay old sheets inside the porch until paths dry.

Neighbours on the same phase

Everyone moves the same month. Book your slot early and share site rules in the group chat if the developer runs one. Courtesy over parking prevents arguments before you know anyone’s name. Introduce yourself when you see someone moving the same weekend; you may share tips on gate codes and bin stores. Keep builder contact details for snagging calls until the warranty period ends.