Moving Tips & FAQs

4. List the contact details for all the parties relevant to your move (estate agents, buyer, removals etc) in your moving document.
5. Create a floor plan of your new property listing each room in the house and where you would like the furniture placed. This will save time on the day and avoid re-moving items Here are some free floor plan creation software links Room Sketcher Floor Planner– You can also ask your estate agent for a floor plan or follow this link for more info eHow Alternatively you can do it the old fashioned way with a pen & paper.
6. On the day of your move place all keys, manuals (boilers, cooker etc) in an envelope marked DO NOT MOVE and store in a prominent place such as the kitchen counter.
7. Keep a basic cleaning kit aside such as a vacuum cleaner and cleaning agents, cloths, gloves etc you can label these DO NOT MOVE using Post-it notes or low tack masking tape.
8. Label any furniture that is staying in the property DO NOT MOVE using Post-it notes or masking tape.
9. Run down the contents of your fridge and freezer in the run up to your moving day. Keep a cool box handy for any fragile chilled items.
10. Keep cash, passports, jewellery and any other important documents or items with you during the move.
11. Pack a small bag with personal items, change of clothing, basic toiletries and loo roll. Label this DO NOT MOVE and store ready to be transported by you.
12. To save your time during the unloading process you can label furniture with the destination room in your new property if you like. We would suggest you use low tack masking tape for this (which we will provide free of charge). Use this at your discretion and do not use on any particularly delicate items.
13. Please drain plants of excess water before we move them.
14. Have a plan for pets during the move. Cats particularly can become distressed by the moving process. We would suggest pets should be kept in a locked room (either empty or to be loaded last) or in kennels or cattery.
15. Having childcare arranged or help from relatives/friends during the moving process is recommended.
16. Please be aware that we cannot take any paints, flammable liquids, solvents fireworks, firearms or ammunition so please have a think about how you plan to transport or dispose of these items.
17. Unwanted furniture can be disposed of/recycled in some cases so please speak to us about this.
18. Please have a think about any access issues at your new property and notify us at any time before your moving day. Access issues might include problems getting a vehicle in the driveway or near the property, steep or narrow driveways, shared access or large numbers of steps to the property. None of the above is a problem for us but we like to know in advance.
19. Notify neighbours in both old and new properties before your move day about the presence of removals trucks. We will do our very best to minimise disruption
20. Organise parking suspensions with your local council if necessary (permit bays, pay and display, double yellows etc). If not applicable please request your free road cones but be sure to liaise with your neighbours first before placing cones outside your property.