6 weeks to go...

• Start clearing out anything that you don’t want to be moved to your new home. Make a full checklist of all your major items so you know what you will be moving and anything that will need to be disposed of before the big day.
• It will also help your removal company get an idea of the volume of items you will need moved when they visit for a pre-move survey or provide a telephone quotation. Remember, the less furniture you move, the cheaper your move will be.

1 month to go...

• You will now be able to talk to your solicitor about exchanging contracts and finalising your moving date so you can appoint your removal company.  You should also consider access at your new home and whether it is suitable for a large removal’s lorry.

2 weeks to go ...

• Confirm all important details and contact numbers with your removal company and estate agent, schools etc in preparation for your move.
• If your removal company cannot provide additional services such as un-plumbing washing machines, disassembling/reassembling furniture and packing, it would be a good time to organise these too.  Luckily we can do these for you.
• On your moving day, it would be useful to have children and pets cared for at a different location if possible – familiar family and friends would be the best option, so begin to ask appropriate people to see if they are available.

1 week to go ...

• It’s your final week at your old address before moving into your new home, and during this week you should be organising all important documents and ensure they are stored somewhere safe but accessible.
• Your packing should be almost finished so you’ll be ready to go on the day and your removals firm can start promptly, but make sure you have left out all items necessary for your Moving Day Survival Kit of essentials to get you through your move unscathed.  (Overnight bag, Kettle, phone charger,)

1 day to go ...

• It’s your last 24 hours at your old address; it’s time for a final check and walk round the property to ensure everything is packed and ready for transit.
• You should have a night bag for all members of your family packed to help you all settle in to your new home and have a good night’s sleep, make sure that this is separate from the items going with the removal lorry. Don’t forget to fully charge your mobile phone!

Move Day!

• Be ready for when your removal company arrives so they can begin promptly and identify whether any boxes need special care or are not to be taken by them.
• Make sure you take the meter readings for you to give to your providers and leave the keys for the new owner. It’s now time to move to your new home.

You’ve arrived!

• Upon arrival at your new home it is important to make your removal company aware of any special instructions and that they know which room the boxes are headed to. Make sure you are happy that everything on your inventory is accounted for before your moving company leaves.

But first things first – it’s time to get the kettle on; your family and removals team will appreciate it!