Moving house with Powershop
We help you switch on electricity and gas faster and easier at your next property, completely online! Have peace of mind with regular email updates throughout the process.
Your moving house checklist
We’ll help you seamlessly pack us up and take us with you to your next property.
See plans and lock in your move in date
Get started by comparing our plans and pricing for your next property. You can then select your move in date on the first page of our form.
Provide your key info
It's important that we understand your key information to get your energy connected quickly and safely. You can provide this online at the next step.
Move into your new home
Unpack boxes, and unload stress! Your energy will be connected on the day you have selected so that you can move in with ease. If you are with Powershop at your previous home, you will need to let us know which day you need the energy disconnected so we can process a final bill.
Why move with Powershop?
No lock-in contracts
Flexible and transparent. With no exit fees.
Sign up online in five minutes
Join with ease and no lock-in contracts or exit fees
Pre-pay for energy and get a discount
Pre-pay for your energy with Powerpacks in the app and get discounts or other benefits
Award-winning customer service
Awarded Most Trusted Energy Provider 2022 and Most Satisfied Customers in Victoria 2019-2021 by Canstar Blue.
Our handy moving checklist
8 weeks out:
Create a budget for moving expenses
Schedule in-home estimates with a moving company
Request time off work for moving day
Start selling the things you don't need on Facebook marketplace
6 weeks out:
Collect boxes, tapes, and bubble wrap and pack a little bit each day
Create an inventory sheet of your valuables
Address minor home repairs before moving out
For long-distance movers, check airfare and car rental
Research your new community for points of interest
Start using your frozen food and perishable items
2 weeks out:
Create a moving file to organise move-related receipts and bills
Change address for Social Security benefits within 10 days of moving
Change the address for your car insurance and rego
Schedule daycare for kids and/or pets
Book a hard rubbish removal or recycling
Moving far? Don't forget the stuff in your locker at your gym or community centre
1 week out:
Check if you can book a walk-through with the landlord/agent
Donate food from the back of your pantry (we both know you won't eat it)
Make sure you cancel and/or redirect scheduled deliveries
Pack an essentials box with everything you’ll need for your first 24 hours in your new home
Finish packing and clean as you go
The day before:
Confirm with movers of their arrival time
Get cash out to pay the movers
Pack any house plants
Pack an overnight bag for day 1 of the move in your new home
Here is a handy moving house checklist PDF you can print out and stick on your fridge to help organise your move.
Same business day urgent electricity connections
We know how important it is to have your power connected and ready for your big move, which is why we offer same business day urgent connections on electricity accounts if you have a smart meter and call us before noon.*
*Same day connections are not available on weekends and public holidays.
Moving with Powershop FAQs
All your questions answered to help make moving with us a breeze.
Organise your move in date online
Set your move in date and we will connect you gas and electricity.