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The Process of Moving House
Plan your removal
well beforehand, don't leave it until it's too late to get someone
when you really need them.
Get in touch with
Easimovals.
We'll quote you a
price for your move and keep you right from the start of the
process.
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If
necessary, one of our staff will call on you to look at your house,
availability of access and the items you need to move.
We'll remind you of things
like your garden shed or any other items you may have forgotten
about.
When we have the required
information you will be given a price for the removal and a
provisional date and time for the move may be booked.
Packing for a House Removal
Some of these may seem obvious
but you would be surprised how many people forget them when they have
so many other things related to the move on their mind.
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Make
Lists and Label your Boxes
Make up a list to help you
to record what's in each box or container. Devise your own system
but keep it simple and ensure that it will allow you to easily
identify where everything is packed. For example
you could use numbered labels and cross refer these to a list
or notebook. In other words you could have a box numbered "6"
and a reference to this in your notebook listing the contents
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Don't Overfill!
Please ensure that you do not overfill
your boxes and cartons, remember that they have to be lifted.
Your furniture removal men are fully trained but they are not
supermen. Also, boxes that are overfilled may break under the
strain. |
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Don't Underfill!
This may seem stupid after the previous
tip but partially filled boxes may collapse if heavy items are
placed on top of them. Try to distribute your things evenly in
the available boxes. |
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Ensure
that you have Sufficient Packing Material
It is essential that you have plenty
of paper, bubble wrap, cartons and containers. You will also need
lots of string and adhesive tape. |
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of Newsprint!
When packing your valuable and
fragile possessions please remember that newsprint will rub off.
Use plain paper where this may be a problem. Your ornaments, glassware
and other delicate items can first be wrapped in kitchen roll
before using newspaper. The containers holding these items should
be clearly marked as "fragile". |
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a Colour Code System
You may want to consider using
coloured labels or otherwise marking your containers with a different
colour for each room in the house. This will allow the removal
men to place the containers in the appropriate room. |
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Take Care with your Soft Furnishings
Ensure
that you don't place heavy items with sharp corners on top of
sofas and other upholstery. These
can be damaged quite easily if you do this. |
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Pack
Ahead
Start packing two or three weeks
in advance. Keep only essential items aside until the last day or
two. |
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Small
Items
Boxes are preferred to bags for
small items. Bags are easily torn and difficult to stack.
Suitcases
and Luggage
Where possible use your suitcases
and other luggage to pack some of your things. |
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Don't
Pack Important Documents
Remember to keep important documents aside. This will obviously
include any documents related to the house sale and your removal.
Food
Food should be removed from cupboards and packed before the move.
Ensure that all caps and screw fittings on jars and bottles are
secured.
Paint
and other Liquids
Ensure that any paint or other liquids is contained in leakproof
containers. Pack in plastic bags before placing in boxes to minimise
the effect of any spillages.
General Tips about Moving Home
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Children
If
you have young children it would be advisable to look for baby
sitters while the move is taking place.
You
will be stressed enough without trying to look after the kids. |
Pets
If you have pets you should consider what is to happen to them
on the day of removal. It is generally better that they are
removed from the premises before the move takes place
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Fridge and Freezer
Remember to defrost your fridge and freezer no later than
the day before your move. Ideally you should run the contents
of these down over the last couple of weeks before you go.
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Appliances
Kitchen appliances such as fridges, freezers or washing machines
that contain water should be drained and allowed to dry before
removal.
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Garden
Tools and Equipment
Ensure that any petrol
driven equipment is cleaned
and drained of fuel well before the move.
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Evening
Meal
You should make arrangements for your evening meal in advance
of your move. You don't want to be trying
to cook whilst the place is in turmoil.
However people can get short
tempered when hungry so arrange a take away if necessary.
Painting and Carpet Fitting
It goes without saying that it is far easier if you can get
your decorating and carpet fitting done in advance where possible.
Lamps
Remove all lamp shades before the move.
Beds
Most beds require to be dismantled before they can be moved.
Consider this and plan accordingly6
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Elevator
and Parking
If you need to use an
elevator or if parking spaces are a problem ensure that you
get these organised beforehand.
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Flat Pack (Self assembly) Furniture
Self assembly furniture does not usually move well. It is better
if you can make arrangements to have this dismantled before
your move. You should also arrange for someone to reassemble
it at your new home.
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Plants
If you have plants you may want to consider leaving these with
a friend or neighbour. Some plants are delicate and may be affected
by dust and paint fumes. It is better to leave these until you
are settled in.
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Administrative Matters Related to Moving Home
Telephone,
Gas and Electric
You should ensure that you have read your utility meters before
leaving. You should also have made the appropriate arrangements
with the utility and telephone companies for transfer of your
services.
Essential
Items
Keep all your essential items together in a suitable box for the
day of the move. These will include things like your credit cards,
keys, wallets and mobile phones.
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Medication
If anyone in the household requires regular medication or items
such as asthma inhalers ensure that these are kept safely aside.
Remember that you may be working in dusty conditions.
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Your old House
Should your old house be getting left empty for a period
ensure that everything is turned off and that you pass the keys
on to the estate agent.
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Scheduled
Deliveries
Remember to cancel your
milk, newspapers and any other items that are delivered to your
old house. |
Television Supply
Should you subscribe to any satellite or cable television services
arrangements will have to be made to get this transferred.
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IMPORTANT
We cannot properly carry out your home move without good access
to your premises. Please ensure that you have spoken to your
neighbours and where necessary, arranged to leave parking places
clear. Also all walkways, pathways, stairs and passages should
be clear of any obstruction to allow us free movement to your
property.
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Finally you can rest assured that Easimovals Removal Services will do
everything in our power to ensure that your move goes off without a
hitch. Feel free to contact us at any time if you need further advice
or clarification about anything related to the move. On the day
stay cool, calm and collected and your move will be completed with the
minimum of fuss and stress.
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