Whilst the below is not exhaustive, it is given as a general guide.
1 MONTH BEFORE MOVE
Book your removal company.
Purchase boxes, tape, bubble wrap.
Create an inventory and arrange any storage you require.
Notify friends and companies of your new address, especially:-
Bank, Credit Cards, Insurances, DVLA, Doctor, Dentist, Mail, Internet and Telephone provider.
Book your removal company.
Purchase boxes, tape, bubble wrap.
Create an inventory and arrange any storage you require.
Notify friends and companies of your new address, especially:-
Bank, Credit Cards, Insurances, DVLA, Doctor, Dentist, Mail, Internet and Telephone provider.
2 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE
Notify the following companies:-
Gas, Electricity, Telephone, Internet, Water, Sky / Cable etc.
Confirm with Bank, Credit Cards, Royal Mail etc.
Remember to inform any magazine subscriptions etc. Notify regular deliveries of milk, newspapers etc.
Arrange for any gas / electric / plumbing disconnections.
Notify the following companies:-
Gas, Electricity, Telephone, Internet, Water, Sky / Cable etc.
Confirm with Bank, Credit Cards, Royal Mail etc.
Remember to inform any magazine subscriptions etc. Notify regular deliveries of milk, newspapers etc.
Arrange for any gas / electric / plumbing disconnections.
DAY BEFORE MOVE
Ensure arrangements for disconnection of cooker, washing machine etc.
Empty and defrost fridges and freezers.
Pack fragile and last minute items into clearly marked boxes.
Ensure you have all required paperwork and all door keys (new and old) to hand.
Ensure arrangements for disconnection of cooker, washing machine etc.
Empty and defrost fridges and freezers.
Pack fragile and last minute items into clearly marked boxes.
Ensure you have all required paperwork and all door keys (new and old) to hand.
DAY OF MOVE ensure all items are removed from drawers and wardrobes etc. Remember to keep a kettle, coffee, milk and sugar handy (for you and removals team). Dismantle beds etc, pack safely last items such as T/V, DVD player etc. Remember to keep spare boxes, tape, wrapping paper and bubble wrap, marker pen etc handy. Fill boxes but don't overload or make too heavy, tape at bottom for extra strength. Remember they need to be stacked for your move.