House Moving can be a busy and stressful process, and even those who are well organised are in danger of forgetting one or two crucial things. That’s why we the professionals at Clever Choice Removals have drawn up a useful checklist to help you every step of the way. This guide will help you stay on top of your move and help you organise everything necessary before your moving day.
Week 3 Before Relocation
• Ensure your moving date is finalised with Clever Choice Removals to make sure you get the day you need booked.
• Begin to make your way through all the food in your freezer.
• Make a full list of items that will need to be moved – making a particular note of those that might be considered fragile and will require special care and attention.
• Carefully go through your belongings, clearing out items you no longer wish to keep or require
Week 2 Before Your Relocating
Contact all service providers to inform them of your move and arrange final payments, including:
• Local council tax office
• Gas company
• Water authority
• Insurance companies
• Telephone company
• Internet provider
• Arrange for someone that will mind the kids and pets on the moving day
• Electricity company
• TV Licencing
You will also need to contact those companies or agencies that will need to be aware of your change of address, including:
• Schools
• Banks (direct debits, standing orders)
• Pension companies
• Car registration
• DVLA
• Doctors, dentists and opticians
• National insurance
• Child benefit offices
• Friends, relatives and clubs
Week 1 Before Relocating
• Arrange for disconnection of all appliances and reconnected at your new property if appropriate (washing machines, dishwashers, cookers etc.)
• Design a plan for the positioning of all furniture and large items will be positioned in your new home.
• Ensure that all attics and garages/sheds are cleared out with no flammable liquids left around.
Day 2 Before Relocating
• Cancel any outstanding milk deliveries or newspaper/magazine subscriptions.
• Defrost the refrigerator and freezer.
A Day Before Moving Home
• Ensure that all wardrobes and Drawers are completely emptied of items.
• Put together a bag for essentials on the day – coat, wallet, phone, keys, water and snacks, cleaning materials, any urgent phone numbers or information.
• Take down all wall hangings like pictures and mirrors even curtains/blinds.
The Moving Day
• Take meter readings at both properties.
• keep your bag of essentials with you at all times.
• Prepare houseplants for transit.
• Ensure that all electrics are turned off.
• Make arrangements to get your old keys to your estate agents.
• Ensure you are relaxed while Clever Choice Removals take care of all the wrapping, packing and loading
So for expert and reliable house removals at affordable, cost-effective prices across Manchester, Stockport, Cheshire, Warrington, Halifax, Burnley and beyond simply contact the professionals at Clever Choice Removals a call.
Based in Manchester, we are perfectly situated to serve the entire Northwest of England, as well as London and the Home Counties. We undertake local, European and overseas Removals and assure cost-effective and professional solutions whatever your requirements maybe.
