top ten tips
- Declutter, this reduces moving costs and is actually quite therapeutic!
- Choose a professional removal company, look for the B.A.R. logo, and ask friends and family if they can recommend a company based on a good experience.
- Ask your removal company about packing materials and what they can provide you with.
- Ask your chosen removal company for a price for packing valuable or fragile items. This can save time and can reduce stress for you.
- Let everyone know your new address, you don’t want Christmas cards turning up at your old address. Or arrange a redirection service with your post office.
- Ask about insurance cover your removals company offers, moving home can be a risky business and you want to make sure you have cover in place.
- Put essential items, like the kettle, cups, breakfast cereal, and children’s favourite toys, in a separate box, so you can find them easily when you reach your new home. Order a takeaway that evening so that you don’t have to think about cooking for everyone.
- Ask family if they can help out with children on the day of moving so you are free to organise your new home, whilst the loading is being done.
- Be aware of the weather, try and make sure paths are cleared of snow and ice and gritted if possible to ensure your removals team can work safely.
- Arrange an early start time if possible, as the nights are drawing in, it is better to be in your new property as soon as possible.