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Moving Home Checklist

Hand in your Notice

If you are renting, be sure to check your tenancy and hand in your notice in the required time frame

Communication

If you are buying a property, keep in contact with your estate agents and solicitors to make sure every one is the same page.

Removals Company

Contact at least 3 removal companies, ask about availability for preferred dates and arrange quotes, around 4-6 weeks prior to removal. Most reputable companies will ask that you pay a deposit once your moving date has been confirmed.

When giving a company information about your move, make sure to give them as much information as possible about your move. Point out anything that you will need dismantling and reassembling, what is the access like at both properties? Type of property you are moving too and from (i.e 2nd floor flat, is there a lift? Bungalow, 3 storey house? ) Any Garage and/or Garden furniture, plants?

Packing

Have a clear out! This is the perfect time to have a clear out of any possessions, clothing, old furniture etc. Source packing boxes and materials. Usually your chosen removal company can assist with this. If you find the task of packing daunting, you can look into a packing service, again, usually most reputable removal companies can provide this service for you and include it into your quotes.

When packing yourself, remember to make sure everything is packed securely and appropriately. Smaller boxes for books and other heavy items,, medium boxes for the majority of most household items, kitchenware, crockery etc. Larger boxes are best kept for lighter items such as bedding and lamps.. And remember, what can’t move, can’t break! Label all boxes clearly so these can be correctly placed in the right rooms at the new property.

Remember to leave out anything you may need and pack your essentials separately, such as toiletries, clothes, medication and anything else you may need to leave easily accessible for moving day.

Utilities

Update your details.
With everything else going on, it can be easy to miss one or two people you need to update your details with to when moving.

  • Gas & Electric
  • Phone, Tv & Broadband
  • Mobile phone company
  • Water
  • Tv licensing
  • DVLA
  • All Insurance companies (car, house, contents, life etc)
  • Your employer
  • GP, Dentist, optician and other health care services
  • Bank
  • Schools, nurseries, childminders
  • Electrol Roll
  • Council Tax

On the day of moving, be sure to take your meter readings and give these to your utility companies.

Childcare & Pets

Do you have children and/or animals? Think about where they are going to be on the day. Usually arranging suitable arrangements for on the day is the best option, and safer in most cases, for both the children, animals and removal companies.

Groceries

As you get closer to moving day, think about your fridge&, freezer.. You don’t want to waste a fridge and freezer full of food, so try keep these to a minimum.. Defrost your freezer 1-2 days before the move, to ensure it is fully defrosted and dry, you don’t want it to empty water all over your belongings in transit.

Family, Friend & Neighbours

Be sure to inform your friends and family of your new address (at least the ones you want to keep in touch with) And where possible, speak to your neighbours about moving cars to ensure there is room for your removal vans on the day.

Confirm

Around a week before you are due to move, check in with your solicitors/new landlords/estate agents, that everything is still going ahead as planned. And keep your removal company in the loop. Any delays they will also need to be informed of.

On the Day

  • Check you have all your essentials, medications, anything you will need!
  • You know where all your important documents and valuables  are (passport, driving license, birth certificates. Anything particularly valuable or sentimental you may want to take yourselves in the car)
  • Give meter readings to utility companies
  • Make sure you know where all your door and window keys are,  and leave in one  place for the new occupiers
  • Once the Vans are loaded, walkthrough the house and around the garden , sheds, garage etc, ensuring nothing is forgotten.!   
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Our Services

We offer a wide range of services tailored to your requirements. 

Packing Service

We ensure you are all boxed up ready for your removal day.

Commercial / Office

Our team are here to make moving your business a simple task.

Dismantle & Reassembly

Carefully dismantling and reassembling your furniture.

Storage Solutions

Our storage firm in Burnley covers all your storage needs.

Part Loads

Furniture, boxes, small items, we have it covered.

Single Items

Consisting of one van, and one man, paid by the hour!

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Just fill out a short and sweet form, kick up those feet, and let us do the heavy lifting. Your precious belongings are in good hands – we’ll handle them with the care they need to arrive at your new abode safe and sound. 

For a free home survey book with us today. We will visit you and give you a removals cost. 

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What Our Removal Company Offers...

Professional removals team

We tailor our moving services to your needs. Our team will have the right number of movers to ensure a smooth move. Count on us for ample manpower on moving day.

Gold package removals

Our gold package removals are bespoke removals designed for you. Designed in a way that you do not have to lift a finger from start to finish from the packing to the unloading.

All packaging materials supplied

One of our services includes providing boxes, tape and paper for all your packing requirements prior to your move, delivered at a time convenient to you.

Half & full day rates available

“We offer half day rates for two men and a van, and full day rates along with weekend bookings”

Fully insured vehicles

Fully insured and fully equipped to handle the professional care of your moving needs.

Long distance moves

Need your goods transporting to the other end of the country? We can move you anywhere.