Helpful Hints

Helpful Hints To Make The Big Move Smooth!

Moving home can be so stressful and hectic in the run up to the big day.

Four Weeks to go

Get estimates from removal companies make sure they have insurance cover, do they have a packing service and storage if required. When your happy with their quote give them instructions and a removal date.
Arrangements should be made for final meter readings with electricity and gas companies and the same arrangements made for the house you are moving to.
Tell the phone company (Cabletel or British Telecom) to make the necessary for your account to be moved or closed.
Arrange for change of address cards to be printed.

Confirm all arrangements, times etc. For meter readings, disconnection's and reconnections.
Make sure you have discarded all unwanted items and any clothing or furniture to be given to charity shops (many have a collection service).
Send out change of address cards.

Arrange and pay for redirecting of mail by the Post Office.
Cancel and pay up milk, groceries, newspapers, fuels and other accounts. Re-organise these accounts for the new house.
Defrost refrigerators in preparation for the move.

Finish your packing except for those items you are likely to need overnight, prepare a picnic for the Big Day.
Have enough spare cash to deal with those unexpected costs on the day and make sure your documents and valuables are in a safe place.
Check through previous lists to make sure nothing has been overlooked, then enjoy a (worry free) early night.