Removals Tips
Some helpful advice to help you with your move
Moving home is said to be one of the most stressful things that we can do. On contributory factor is the major financial element involved, but also to the many unclear and unknown obstacles that are to be faced for those who have not done it very often
We are aware that the whole event will have a bearing on the well-being of our family or business and removals expose the previously private aspects of our life and possessions to those who removals services we employ.
Chatfield Removals Staff are closely involved at the end of the whole process, at the time when a discreet, considerate and experienced service is most needed.
The mark of standard and quality is an essential measure for choosing a professional service whether it be a solicitor, engineer, agent or surveyor.
Suggested checks
Here are some suggested checks you should make prior to moving house.
Utilities
Arrange disconnection and reconnection of the following:
- Gas
- Electric
- Water
- Telephone
- Broadband
Postal services
- Dates and details for re-direction of mail by the Royal Mail.
Unique items
- Organise special instructions and procedures for items of precious value or privacy
Policies
- Check insurance details and policies
General Removal Tasks
- Clear your loft spaces
- Get advice if property has been or will be unoccupied for a time
- Disconnect hi-fi, computers and specialist equipment
- Details regarding alarm systems, stop and shut-off valves
- Dispose of/Recycle old engine oil, refrigerators or unwanted items
- Mark dangerous substances or liquids clearly
- Check property and land for unsafe situations and protect
- Organise trades appropriately
- Consider skip hire rubbish disposal to ensure everything is clear on move day
- Ensure neighbours are fore-warned about any access difficulties
- Permissions, cones or permits for parking, loading and unloading are booked
- Children and pets are safely organised and supervised
- Floor areas are protected or weather is considered
- Carpet lifting, fitting or refitting is carefully planned
- Garden equipment, structures or frames are dismantled
- Fixtures and fittings are left safe
- Dismantling / re-fitting Aerials, masts or satellite dishes
- If unattended, leave property secure
- Arrange for a cleaner or handyperson to deal with problems
- Arrangements are made for trailers, boats, cars or caravan
- Pack boxes with care and label contents and proposed location
- Pre-organise essential telephone contacts and shops.
- Make early preparations and arrangements for pets
Get a FREE no obligation quote…
To take the first step, call us for FREE on 0800 316 26 26 or fill out our simple on-line form (It’s not a long winded booking form!).
We will then contact you to arrange a survey and provide you with a written quotation.
All our quotations are personally provided by our Director Alan or our Chief Estimator John.
Once agreed your possessions will then either be professionally packed by our fully trained packing team, or packed by yourself.
We can offer either a delivery or storage service depending on your needs.
Our customers appreciate…
- that they can trust us
- our friendly, personal service
- competitive prices for a professional service
You can be sure that Chatfields Removals will be with you every step of the way
