It's a good idea to make a list for each room showing all
items present. This could also be useful as an inventory for
estimation.
Financials
Make sure you are
able to bank in you new location; you may have to change
branch or bank We understand that you may feel more comfortable moving
jewellery, valuable and financial documents yourself. We can
provide any boxes or containers if necessary.
Utilities And Services
Give notice to
utilities; telephone, gas, water, electricity, broadband,
digital TV, etc that you are moving
Check for the best suppliers at your relocation.
Contact the utilities for your new house and ensure you have the
services you require.
Consider other requirements at your new location, such as; GP, schools,
vet, dentist, etc.
Notification
Send out change of
address cards to banks, employers, local authorities, credit
and insurance companies, subscription, DVLA, DSS and of
course friends and family.
Cancel deliveries/services; milk, newspapers, gardeners, cleaners, etc.
Inform any clubs or societies of the move.
Pay the post office to reroute any mail for 3 - 6 months.
If you have children apply in advance to the local LEA in you new area
for school places.
Tidy Up
Basically de clutter!
Clear out your garage, basement, loft, cupboards, of any
unwanted items.
Have a car boot sale! but make sure all appliances and systems are
serviced and working.
Use the contents of your fridge, freezer and larder before you move.
Collect any belongings you have out on loan or repairs.
Day Of Move
We can pack your
belongings for you either the day before or on the day.
Keep out until last; kettle, tea, coffee and biscuits, vacuum cleaner.
If your removal involves an overnight stay on route, pack your night
time essential and a clean set of clothes in your car.
Pets And Plants
Consider in advance
how you can transport and re-house any animals.
Arrangements can be if you wish the company to move yours
pets for you.
Consider only moving you favourite plants; just like
animals, plants suffer distress when moved.
Children
Try involving your
children so that the look forward to moving into the new
house.
Our staff always takes extra careful when children are around the
removal process as moving heavy items can be dangerous, and
vans are not safe places for children.
A good idea would be to have the children's box loaded last onto the van
and first out again.
