Tips and tricks
Always pack the beer on the truck first.
That way, your crew will empty the truck before they get to the beer.
Planning a great move
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!
- 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).
2 Weeks before your move
- 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.
1 Week Left before the removalist comes
- Label Boxes and finalise packing.
- Pack a container or carton for emergency supplies.
- Defrost Fridge/Freezer.
- Finish cleaning the house.
The day before 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.
The day of your furniture removal