Tips on preparing for your move
Here you will find all our advice to ensure your move goes as smoothly as possible.
Beforehand…
- Request an estimate and return the order form
- Choose a date
- Pay the deposit
- Take delivery of boxes to start packing
- Pack everything you won't need until the move
- Transfer your telephone, TV and internet subscriptions
- If relevant, get rid of any bulky waste
- Inform the previous residents of your new home
- Inform the new residents of your previous home
- Request moving leave from your employer
- Talk to your maintenance staff
- Inform your insurer
- Take care of the electricity, gas and water connections in your previous and new homes
- Inform your doctor, dentist and pharmacy
- Submit a request for a parking permit
- Change your address
The day before…
- Make sure there is a free parking space for the moving truck
- Disconnect and clean the fridge and freezer
- Empty your dishwasher
- Use the kitchen as little as possible to make the final packing, moving and unpacking easier
The day of the move
- Note your meter readings
- Shut off the gas and electricity
- Shut off the water and drainage
- Lock the doors and windows
- Return the keys of your old home
- Tell the movers where you want everything to go
- Check the condition of your furniture when it arrives at your new home
- Tell the local council your new address
And then?
- Contact us to set a date for the moving boxes to be collected
- Enjoy your new home!