Planning your move can take time and dedication however if you need to move on short notice you may not have the luxury of planning ahead. In this instance the following tips may prove useful:
Planning Managers
- The majority of movers listed on this website have a planning manager who can assist with organising your move. With their professional assistance you can turn a hectic moving schedule into a manageable, organised and structured process. It is their job to help prevent or solve any difficulties which may arise during the course of your move. Ask your chosen company for a personal contact how can offer you such advice.
Moving Survey
- It is helpful to do a moving survey. This can be arranged with your chosen removal firm who will provide a representative who will prepare a moving report. The representative will often walk through your home with you and help develop a list of what needs to be moved and the preparations involved in doing so.
- If sufficiently organised you can also prepare such a report yourself. You can use a personal checklist much like the one listed below (See Checklist). Pass this to your removal agent and they will take the necessary steps to finalising the move. Don’t forget to check any storage spaces, garages, attic or loft conversions, garden sheds or other places when you are itemising your moving list.
Important Documentation
- Significant records and documents should be carried with you in person when you move. Many of the goods and service providers in your new location may need copies of such documents in order to provide you with a needed service. Passports, Birth Certification, Driver’s licence, Credit card Details, important computer records, Cheque Books, Bank information, Social Security Numbers, Tax or Medical paperwork as well as Educational Records are often required. The last thing you want is to realise that you have packed such vital details and left them in storage.
Valuable Items
- It is also recommended to carry expensive items of sentimental or high value be shipped separately and also covered by a separate insurance. Consult your moving advisor for recommendations.
White Goods
- Any Refrigerators, Cookers, Washing Machines or Freezers which may need to be moved need to be disconnected, defrosted or drained and thoroughly dried before the removal takes place.
- Remove any items contained in your Fridge or Freezer. You may also wish to remove trays, shelves or other accessories from your machine before moving as they could get damage during the removal.
- Most Movers are forbidden to tamper with the power supply to this goods so please ensure that they are disconnected fully.
Lofts and Attics
- For the safety of the moving crew ensure that any additional storage spaces which they may need to enter are sufficiently illuminated, floored and properly accessible with a fixed ladder.
- If you are concerned about accessibility please ensure that any items contained in these spaces are removed and placed in a convenient location before moving. This will also help your removal to go quicker.
Large Items
You may need to give some thought to the accessibility of certain large items in your home such as sofa’s, wardrobes or cabinets.
- Did you need a window removed to get your sofa delivered into your living room
- Have you put up a new dividing wall or pillar which might obstruct the removal of large items which were already present in the room?
- Do any of you large items need to be taken apart before moving?
Computers and Other Electronic Items
- We recommend that you make back up copies of any important data and software before your move.