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Pack a box of essentials ( bed linen, toiletries, kids favourite toys etc.), or any other items you may need in case you're late when you arrive at your new home. |
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Ask your neighbours to help you keep a space for your removal lorry outside your home. |
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Advise your removal company well in advance if there are any items that you require to be disassembled. |
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Label your boxes clearly with the room you would like them placed in at your new home (it's a good idea to attach a list of contents). |
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If you are travelling a long way to your new home, it's a good idea to give the driver your contact telephone number. |
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Pack your china/glass in white paper then place into a box. Make sure you fill any spaces with crumpled paper for safe travel and mark the box with the word "fragile" where necessary. |
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There is no need to unpack every drawer in your bedroom furniture, only break-able items. |
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Notify change of address to: Doctors, Dentists, Schools, Insurances, T. V. licence, DVLA driving licence/vehicle registration. |
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Re-direct all mail through the post office and send out change of address cards to friends, relatives, clubs etc. |
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Inform all your service providers of your move to arrange your final account and reconnection at your new home: Electrical, Gas/Oil, Phone/Cable, Water, Local Council Tax etc. |
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Start using up the food in your freezer. This saves on waste if there is a delay or you are moving long distance. |
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Make sure you inform the removers of any problems with access at either address so they can prepare for it. |
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Finally, leave the kettle out until the last thing. |
