Household Removal Guide...

Our step by step household removal guide...

1. Two to four weeks before moving
2. One week before moving
3. Three days before moving
4. Two days before moving
5. One day before moving
6. Moving Day
7. Quick Guide

1. Two to four weeks before moving

• Start Packing (if self packing) (approx. 2 weeks before moving)
• Cars / Bikes etc (servicing and general maintenance)
• Finances (Bank, store cards, companies they have a standing order or direct debit) (change of address)
• Leaving/start date of your children's schools (change of address)
• Inland Revenue / National Insurance / DSS Benefits etc (change of address)
• Premium Bonds / stocks and shares (change of address)
• Insurances policies (change of address)
• Landlord / tenants (where applicable) (change of address and final and first payments in advance, if applicable)
• Doctors/Dentist/ Optician (change of address)
• Post office (mail redirection) - 08457 22 33 44 (change of address)
• TV License - 0870 242 3349(change of address)
• Private Medical Care (change of address)
• Subscriptions (organisations, clubs, associations etc) (change of address)
• Carpets and Curtains (arrange for delivery in good time and in line with the move dates)
• Hotels (If you need to stay in a hotel during the move, make sure you book in plenty of time and relevant to where your move is)
• Telephone/Internet/Mobile Contracts (change of address and number if applicable)
• Council Tax(change of address and check that your tax bracket has or hasn't changed which could lead to a cheaper or more expensive rate)
• Motor Vehicle License (change of address - visit your local post office for the relevant document to be completed and sent to - Vehicle Licensing Centre, Swansea, SA99 1AB)
• Pets (If required make arrangements for a kennel/cattery etc. Pet's records may need to be changed in accordance with where you're moving do. If you're moving overseas then a necessary specialist service will need to be arranged for the safe movement of your pet(s). Please contact us for more information about this. 
• Children (find out what costs maybe involved with regards to a day nursery. If possible speak with a member of the family or a friend to keep costs down)

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2. One week before moving

• Electricity and Gas Companies (change of address. Make sure that all bills are paid up to date. You can then choose a new supplier if you want to move away from your current provider. Always look to give at least 48 hours notice)
• Water (change of address. Arrange disconnection and reconnection in line with moving dates. Give at least 48 hours notice)
• Library (change of address and make sure all returns are complete)
• Milk/Paper/Window Cleaners/Hairdressers (Make sure all outstanding accounts are paid, and if applicable update them with your new address if locally moving)
• Children (arrange applicable childcare on the day of move)

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3. Three days before moving

• Finish all last minute laundry and collection any dry cleaning. If you are going into storage and you are storing clothes, make sure you have the right type of clothing for the period of time and relevant season of the year.
  
• Make sure you have bags packed with all relevant items you may need to have along with a first aid kit. 
  
• Speak with your estate agent and make sure the keys will be available in line with your removal date and times.
  
• Speak with your solicitors and make sure all is done avoiding any disappointments.

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4. Two days before moving

• Empty any food left in the fridge/freezer. Defrost and then dry all to get ready to pack it. Please note food cannot be moved into storage.
• We would look to avoid arranging for the removal company appointed to move a fridge/freezer with food still in it. Only under exceptional circumstances we would agree to this.
• Make sure all other foods from cupboards are well sealed and ready to be packed and moved.
• Speak with your neighbours to arrange parking for the day of the move. Make sure that access is as stated in your booking.

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5. One day before moving

• Make plans for where to eat on move day. If necessary pack a lunch for the family as your cooker maybe disconnected. It maybe a long day when moving, therefore always make sure there is plenty of refreshments and food.
• If you're new to the area you are moving to then check in your yellow pages for a close by restaurant as it maybe a little easier to eat out after a busy day.
• Make sure all plants and garden materials are ready for the move the next day.
• The removal company should have been in contact by now, and therefore you will know what time they will be arriving in the morning.
• Make sure everything is packed and ready to be loaded (relevant to customers packing themselves)

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6. Moving Day

Before 9.00AM (this time can vary depending on each move and peoples circumstances)

• Make sure you everything is ready to be loaded up.
• Make sure children are settled with their carer. If they are with you, make sure they are away from what is being moved at any point to avoid accidents.
• Make sure pets are either in the cattery or kennel. If they are with you make sure they are out of the way again to avoid any accidents.
• Strip the beds and box up the linen.
• Make sure all appliances are unplugged and ready to go, except the kettle.

After 9.00 AM (This time can vary depending on each move and peoples circumstances)

• The removal company will be with you. Therefore walk them around the property indicated what is to be moved etc.
• Put the kettle on and make sure everyone is refreshed.
• Let the removal company start the move. They will look to start loading in order of preference (each move and removal company will work differently).
• You are paying for the service so let them do the job.

Approx 11.00 AM (This time can vary depending on each move and peoples circumstances)

• The loading of all household items should be complete. Walk around and make sure you/removal firm haven't missed anything out.
• The travelling starts (depending on how far you are going we would suggest a snack and some refreshment at this point)

Approx.12.00 Noon / 2.00PM (This time can vary depending on each move and peoples circumstances)

• At your new property all will be unloaded into the right rooms. Unloading tends to take less time compared to loading at the beginning of the move.
• Once the job is complete and you have been moved successfully, you maybe asked to sign a delivery sheet from the removal company along with conclude payment to the removal firm.

Finished approx 4.00PM (This time can vary depending on each move and peoples circumstances)

Please note: you maybe having a packing service, unpacking service, dismantling and reassembling service, storage or an overseas move - therefore the above move scenario will differ depending on the move details.

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7. Quick Guide

• Disconnect all light fittings.
  
• Drain plant pots of excess water.
• Make sure all boxes are labeled correctly
• Jewellery and cash should be kept safe
• Make sure freezer is defrosted and empty
• Take down Pictures and mirrors
• Drain fuel from all lawnmowers and any other petrol engines
• Disconnect your cooker and washing machine, dishwasher
• Make sure loft and sheds are empty
• Plan your route to new house, to avoid any delays

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