| Moving Tips
This list of hints and tips are provided
to help make your move run as smoothly as possible.
Moving home is one of the most stressful events that any of us undertake
and we hope to make this as "stress-free" as possible.
BEFORE THE REMOVAL DAY
Firstly, we will visit and give an estimate. This will be carried
out at a time and date that is convenient to you. Please make sure
that you show our representative the whole of your home including
any items stored in your attic, garage and any other outhouses. If
any items are not to be included in the removal, please make special
mention of these. You may want to use our packing service
or need a supply of cartons or packing materials. You should mention
this at the time, and also any special requirements that you may have.
If you accept our quotation, then a firm booking will be made for
your removal.
If you have decided to do your own packing, please follow the guidelines
listed below. This will help you and our removal team to make a smooth
and successful move.
REMOVAL GUIDELINES
All non-essential items should be packed securely and stored in a
safe place. Please
ensure that you do not over-fill cartons; a large carton filled with
heavy items such as books will be difficult to lift and the carton
will almost certainly break under the strain. Cartons should be clearly
labelled with their final destination within your new home.
Extra care should be taken with glassware, ornaments and other delicate
items. Wrap
individual pieces in soft paper (kitchen towel is ideal) and then
pack securely in newspaper.
Mark the containers "Fragile".
Any self-assembly furniture should be dismantled ready for removal.
Take down any fixtures such as wall cabinets, mirrors, and curtain
tracks and ensure that
there are no protruding screws or other fixings that could cause injury.
Leave any clothing on hangers until the day of the move. We will provide
hanging rails for
these items. All other clothing can be packed into cartons.
The contents of attics should be packed and stored in any convenient
room prior to removal.
You should make separate arrangements for the removal of any hazardous
or inflammable
substances - we do not have insurance cover for such materials.
Any other liquids should be securely sealed in suitable containers.
Don’t forget to make arrangements for your pets. Ideally, they should
be off the premises
before the move begins. Cats in particular can be greatly distressed
by a move and may
need a sedative. You can obtain this from your veterinary surgery.
If you are using our storage service please ensure that you do not
leave any personal
documents or any other items that you will require in furniture, cartons
or boxes. Any
appliances containing water such as washing machines, fridges or freezers
should be
completely drained and allowed to dry before removal.
Click
Here for a checklist of organisations, authorities and individuals
that you will need to notify of your move, if possible well before
the day.
ON REMOVAL DAY
Access
It is essential that our removal team be given clear access to and
from the doorway of your home. We would advise that you notify your
neighbours well in advance of the removal so that parked vehicles
can be moved just before our team arrives. Any passageways or staircases
should be left completely clear to minimise the possibility of accidents.
Children and Pets
If you have young children, arrange for a baby-sitter to watch them
on moving day. Since you'll have your hands full, the extra attention
from a sitter will distract the child's attention from the turmoil
of a move.
Also arrange for a baby-sitter to be available when you arrive at
your new home with young children.
Confine your pets to an out-of-the-way room to help keep them from
running away or getting unduly agitated by all the activity. You
might even consider boarding them overnight at a local kennel until
you're settled.
Bedding and Linen
Unmake beds, fold the bedding and leave it stacked on the beds.
Appliances
All appliances should be disconnected prior to the arrival of our
team. Please note that we cannot take
responsibility for disconnecting items such as cookers and heaters;
neither can we disconnect or reconnect any mains services. Washing
machines should be drained of all water and the drum secured with
the appropriate brackets. Fridges and freezers should be emptied
and washed with a strong solution of bicarbonate of soda.
Food
Food should be removed from cupboards and packed securely. Please
make sure that all screw caps and seals are secure.
Finally, let us assure you that we will do everything possible to
ensure a smooth and successful removal.
If you have any unexpected problems before the removal day please
don't hesitate to contact us - we are only a phone call away.
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