|
Somerset Removal Companies
Planning for your move
is essential. Before the removal companies arrive write a
checklist to help you with your move. Below
are some points to consider: |
-
Packing belongings may take
longer than anticipated. Start earlier rather
than later. Ensure you have enough boxes, packing
and tape. Label each box clearly with room and
details of contents. Label all fragile items.
-
Defrost freezer and empty
fridge and freezer of contents.
-
De-register from doctor,
dentist and optician if moving out of the area.
-
Pick up any dry cleaning;
take back videos or books or any other borrowed
items.
-
Notify milkman and newspaper
shop.
-
Make sure your solicitor
has the right contact details to let you know
when you have completed on the property.
-
Send out change of address
cards or e-cards.
-
Put all essential documents
in a safe place and keep together with valuable
items such as jewelry on your person.
|
Removals Guide |
-
Get three quotes from potential
removal companies.
-
Let the removal company
know the size of house you are moving from,
the amount of furniture and number of boxes
anticipated so they can assess the size of truck
needed.
-
Avoid moving on a Friday,
especially the last Friday of the month. More
is charged for moving on Fridays and weekends.
-
Make a provisional booking
with the removal company, subject to exchange of
contracts.
-
Arrange insurance for the
move.
-
Make a list of your possessions
so you can check if anything has to be left
behind.
-
Arrange a parking space for
the removal van.
-
If you're moving house yourself
ensure you have the right sized van. Too small
and you'll be making several trips, too big
and you may have problems parking. Ask friends
for help in advance
|
|
Tips for
your moving day: Somerset Removals
-
When
the removal men arrive talk over the day
over a cup of tea or coffee. Let them have
a map of where the new property is and a
plan of the new house, so they know where
boxes and furniture should go.
-
Ensure you have agreed costs
and when to pay the removal men.
-
Set aside the vacuum cleaner
and cleaning products.
-
Strip beds and put bed linen
into an identified place for the evening
so you will not have to rummage through
boxes for essentials on the first night.
-
Pack a box with essentials
for when you arrive at your new house. Include
items such as a kettle, tea, biscuits, milk,
mugs, toilet roll, torch, screwdriver, can
opener etc and relevant phone numbers.
-
If anything is irreplaceable
take it with you in the car.
-
Check windows and doors
are secure. Check gas and electricity are
switched off.
-
Leave any advice you have
on the local area for the new owners.
-
Leave a forwarding address
or sticky labels just incase you've forgotten
something.
-
Label any keys for new owner.
-
Only let the new owner have
keys once the legal details have been completed.
Alternatively leave the keys with an estate
agent and let them handle things.
-
At the new house:
-
Check the utilities and
services are working.
-
Clean anything you need
to before unpacking.
-
Make sure no possessions
have been damaged in transit, before the
removal men leave.
-
Ensure you know how to set
the heating timer and know where the stopcock
and gas taps are.
-
Check the utility readings
and confirm what companies have received.
-
Unpack
and enjoy your new home!
|
|