Removing the stress while moving home
Research has shown that moving home is one of the many stressful times of our lives, behind only divorces. In order to help stop this difficult time being so tough, we have put together a helpful checklist for anybody who is moving house, or wanting to move house to make sure everything is packed and you are ready in good time.
Prior to the move it is essential that you take these provisions to make sure that all of your belongings are kept safe before, during and after moving to your new home.
Arrange for disconnection of all household furnishings on the day prior to the move, even securing washing machine drums.
Begin to run down freezer stock. Manufacturers advise against moving freezers unless empty and de-frosted.
Bring up any posessions from the loft and cellar.
Dismantle all self-assembly furnishings unless the removers have agreed to do so.
Unless included in the property sale, have all TV and other aerials taken down.
Disassemble sheds, greenhouses, climbing frames, trampolines unless the removers have agreed to do so.
Draw a floor plan of your new home with your items marked in position and hand a copy to the crew on the day of your move.
Inform your removal company of any access problems both at your old and new home. Where appropriate arrange for roads to be coned off via the police.
Get fit cages/boxes for your animals. The passage of your animals should not be tackled by the removal company.
Make arrangements for temporary hospitality if your move is to take more than one day.
The Date Prior to the Move
Defrost freezer and fridge.
Take apart audio/TV/Video/PC equipment to be prepared for passage in conformance with the manufacturers instructions.
Take down fixtures and fittings eg mirrors, towel rails, curtain poles etc.
Arrange for any carpets to be removed to be professionally loosened unless the removers have agreed to do so.
Arrange for the transportation of any harmful substances, eg gas bottles
Seal all packets and jars of food
Clear lampshades for lights
Prepare plants for moving eg supply cane supports for large indoor plants and then situate in heavy duty polythene, protect dried flowers.
Drain fuel from lawn mowers, motorcycles, mopeds, scooters etc.
Fill a rucksack of personal posessions (change of clothes, toiletries, medical kit, medicine, food and drinks) Keep in an easy to find place.
For children pack a sack of games and activities for the journey
The Day of the Move
Secure valuables and intimate documents away in the car.
If your possessions are being stored, remember to retain any items you may need eg passport, driving license.
Following loading inspect that everything has been taken from your house as a return trip cannot be made.
Make sure the driver has directions to the new address and discuss a time to arrive.
Inform the crew foreman of a telephone number on which you can be contacted.
Make sure you leave your property secure and give over the keys to the estate agent.
Aim to arrive at your new home ahead of the removal vehicle and park leaving easy access for the crew.
Mark all rooms and direct crew for positioning of objects in each.
Make beds, attach bedroom/bathroom curtains and locate refreshments
Relax and enjoy your new home
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