Make sure you are present when the removal crew arrive so that you can guide them around the house, confirming where the items are to be placed and any special instructions. Check the unloading of your items and account for each one on your packing inventory. Check...
Record all utility meter readings (gas, electricity, and water). Stay until your movers have finished. Check the traffic for your journey. Take one final look around to make sure that you have not forgotten anything. Before leaving check that all windows and doors are...
Walk through your house one last time to make sure everything is accounted for. Strip the beds. Keep linens in a box that travels with you, so you can use them the first night. Make sure you have the keys to your new home, or have arranged to collect them....
Put all your important documents in one plain, sturdy box and place it where you won’t lose it – this should include passports, driving licenses, house deeds, wills, insurance papers, jewellery and cash. Keep all moving-related documents in a single folder for...
Check that you have adequate prescription medicines to cover the moving period. Safely dispose of all flammables e.g. paints, gas bottles, cleaning fluids etc. If you have not already arranged for us to do so, book people to carry out services such as removing light...
Finalize your removal date and book your move. Contact all utility providers. If you’re looking for moving insurance, cleaning or storage, check that these are in place.
