Advice on House and Office Relocation
Moving home or premises is one of the most stressful events many people experience. Successful planning is paramount to any relocation. Here are a few helpful tips to help plan your move.
Planning
Plan your removal well in advance; leaving it until exchange of contracts could end up with no removals company being available at the time you need them. Involve removals companies when you have accepted an offer on your house.
Booking
Book your removal service as soon as possible, always confirm date & time.
Quotation
Get your removals company to visit you before moving and get a written quote from them.
Don't forget the garden!
Don’t forget to say about garden stuff, including plants, etc, as they cannot be stacked.
Honesty is the best policy
Be honest with the removals company. Do not expect them to deal with items that they could not see on their visit and that you did not tell them about. If you do not, the removals company might arrive with too few lorries.
Contacts
Ensure that your removals company has your contact phone number and you theirs.
Make life easier for all
Furniture such as system furniture may be better being dismantled before moving. This will help removal and save space helping to avoid several journeys.
Packaging
Box as much as possible and ensure that all items are packed both securely and tightly. This allows faster loading and easier storage. Keep a detailed list of what is in each box so you can find items easier when unpacking.
Will it fit?
Check that larger items, such as sofas & wardrobes, are going to fit in your new home.
Don't forget your mail
Organise your mail to be redirected to your new address. Royal Mail provide a redirection service from 1 to 12 months if required. More information and prices can be found here.
Telecoms & Internet
Remember to move your phone number with you, or let people know your new number. Make sure you notify your internet service provider as to avoid loss of service.
Read the meter
On the day, remember to check your final meter readings (gas, electricity and water).
Read the small print
Ensure that all legalities – in particular the exchange of contracts – are OK and complete.
