Packing Materials
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Preparing for your furniture removal

Moving Home, make a plan!!

One month before your removal

  • Notify landlord (if applicable).
  • Contact Telephone to organise reconection/installation of a line.
  • Inform Gas and Electrical companies that you will be the new owner of the property.
  • Start collecting Packing Materials.
  • Book time off work.
  • Have a clear out!

    2 Weeks before your move

  • Book Removalist, preferably us :-)
  • Arrange transit insurance (if necessary) for the move.
  • Inform appropriate people of your Change of Address.
  • Tell Post Office to redirect mail on date of move.
  • Organise for someone to look after any kids and pets.
  • Notify Local Authority of move and new address.
  • Make plan of new home and decide which rooms will be used for what.
  • Start Packing (it's never too early).

    1 Week Left before the removalist comes

  • Arrange for any final bills to be paid.
  • Cancel any services, e.g. window cleaner, milkman, newspaper delivery.
  • Confirm arrangements with utility companies.
  • Arrange the exchange of keys. Collect yours as soon as possible.
  • Find some old blankets to put down in new house to protect carpets.
  • Make map of new property for the removal company.
  • Start cleaning the house.
  • Continue Packing.

    The day before your furniture removal

  • Label Boxes and finalise packing.
  • Pack a container or carton for emergency supplies.
  • Defrost Fridge/Freezer.
  • Finish cleaning the house.

    The day of your furniture removal

  • Load items you are taking with you on the trip, including luggage.
  • Check the inventory to be sure that you agree with the removalist on number of items.
  • Search every room before the van leaves.
  • Disconnect any remaining appliances.
  • Have one last final check.
  • Close and lock doors and windows.