Removals don’t have to be a nightmare!
Moving in general is a stressful time. However you can change it! There are certain things you should arrange before or for your removal day which will definitely make the whole process much easier and pleasant for you. Get organised and you will see that removals don’t have to be a nightmare!
Change of your address. Once you know your new address try to notify all possible institutions about it: banks, DVLA, Council, Inland Revenue, GP. If you can, change your utility services straight away: Electricity, Gas, Water. If you have children don’t forget to advise at their schools when you intend them to be living. Contact your Internet/ mobile phone providers to advise that you are moving. If you don’t want them to be your provider anymore, give them at least 1 month notice to cancel the service. It is also very important to notify the insurance companies about your Move, they will be able to change the details on your Life, Motor or Medical Insurances. Obviously if you are renting give your landlord appropriate notice of your Move (usually 1 month). And finely it is really worth to arrange with your local Post Office for the redirection of your mail.
Getting ready for the moving day. Start packing as soon as possible (at least 2 weeks before your move) and finish latest one day before your move. The sooner you start packing the quicker you will realize how many things you have – especially those you hardly ever use (all hidden at the back of your cupboards and wardrobes). Packing time can be a good opportunity to clear out your premises and get rid of things you no more need. Pack up and sort your winter/summer clothes. Everything you don’t use donate to your local charity shops. When packing - Mark all of the boxes with the name of the place, you would like them to be moved to at the new address – that will really speed the whole move. If there are any parking restrictions at your current or new address – you will have to contact your local council to arrange for any necessary parking suspensions for the removal vans. They usually require 10 working days notice. Dismantle any furniture which is too big to be moved in one piece. Removal company can do it for you on the day of service but they would usually have to be advised about it in advance. Don’t forget to empty and defrost your Fridges/Freezers and disconnect your Washing Machine.
On the removal day. Make sure you have the keys to your new premises available upon arrival of the removal team. Keep your valuables and documents in a one safe place. I recon you wouldn’t like to search for them on the removal day. Make sure that your mobile phone is fully charged for that day! It’s important that you stay in touch with the removal team all the time. And the last thing, please do not forget about your children. This is also a stressful time for them. Keep them busy and happy during the whole removal day. Who knows, they might be happy to help and pack their own things into the boxes. Don’t forget to collect their favourite toys/books into a one clearly marked box – that would help in case of any delays.