Tips For Moving House

tips for moving house

Get quotes from several removal firms and weigh up the cost of those against hiring a van yourself.
Some removal services provide extras such as insurance and packing
- be sure to ask if you require these.
Ensure the removal firm is a member of the British Association of Removers
tel: 0208 613331
If you use a removal firm, read your contract so you know what to do if any of your goods get damaged in the move, and also check your household insurance.
Make an inventory of everything to be moved and give a copy to the removal firm.
Avoid peak times to move if possible, eg Bank Holidays, end of school terms and Fridays.
Make a list of the utility companies you will need to notify
You can have your mail redirected by notifying the post office, this service does incur a charge.
As soon as possible start to pack any items that will not be needed before the move.
Bin or give to charity any unwanted items.

Cancel all deliveries such as papers and milk.
In the last couple of days - defrost the freezer.
Hire removal boxes if not supplied by the removal firm.
Arrange final readings of water/gas/electricity (72 hours notice).
Arrange for your final telephone bill, and your connection at your new home.
Send out "We're moving house" cards to friends and relatives.
Throw out anything you don't need.
Plan where the furniture is going to go in your new home.
Remember to label all boxes with their contents and which room they are to go into.

Turn off all appliances.
Take a final reading of all meters.
Pack essential items into a SURVIVAL KIT to keep with you.
If you have children make sure you keep their favourite toys close to hand.
And finally, take a last look around the house to make sure you have left nothing behind...