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PRE-MOVE CHECK LIST
In order to make your move as smooth as possible, you need to ensure careful planning and a close attention to detail. Moovitz Removals can work closely with you to assist in the planning.
Print this page and familiarise yourself with the points on the check list below. Tick off each action as it is accomplished and regularly review your progress.
INSURANCE
Notify your home contents insurer
Notify your motor insurer
Arrange insurance for your possessions in transit
INFORM YOUR SUPPLIERS YOUR MOVE
Gas and electricity authorities
Telephone services provider
Royal Mail (for postal redirection)
Water supplier
Banks and / or Building Societies.
Other financial institutions
(e.g. credit card companies, savings accounts)
Your Internet Services Provider
Local council and Electoral register
Insurance companies
Schools
Clubs
Your solicitor
Your Doctor
Your Dentist
All publications you subscribe to
If you are renting, remember to inform your Landlord or their agents
Your family
Friends
JUST BEFORE YOU MOVE
Cancel all your delivery services
(e.g. milk, laundry, newsagent)
Empty your fridge freezer and defrost it
Empty fuel from mowers, lamps, heaters and any motor vehicle that is to be moved
Clean out your medical cabinet and dispose of any unwanted / expired drugs. Your chemist will dispose of these for you.
Remember to collect any laundry, dry cleaning or items left for repair
Go through your garage, garden shed, cellars, attics, etc. and sort out what you want to take with you
Bolt down your turntable and secure the arm
Have the motors on any domestic appliances secured for travel
Any items of great value should be itemised and special insurance cover should be taken out
Arrange for someone to look after your children on moving day
Arrange care and transport for any pets. They are affected by moving more than humans so special care should be taken
ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME FOR THESE POINTS
Arrange for any items you are not taking with you or having stored to be sold or disposed of
Arrange for an electrician to remove any special electrical fittings that you want to take with you
Arrange to have your carpets lifted and cleaned if you are taking them with you
Remove valuables from their current location and put them in a secure place separate from the rest of your belongings. This includes all your legal documents, passports, birth certificates, etc...
NONE OF THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE LEFT FOR THE MOVERS TO TRANSPORT
ON MOVING DAY
Be sure to tell your removal operatives as soon as they arrive if they can use the drive to park their vehicle
Point out to the removal operatives which goods are to be packed and moved. This allows them to work out in what order to pack and load your belongings to take best care of fragile items. Remember to inform the movers of ant items in cellars, attics, etc
Check you have nothing lying around the garden, or sheds, etc
Turn off all taps, heating systems
Turn off gas, electricity, water, and any other domestic services
Lock all doors and windows
ON ARRIVAL AT DESTINATION
Please be there to receive your goods, or arrange for an agent to do this for you
Please do check items as they are brought in; you should have a checklist
Please decide where heavy pieces of furniture are to go before the men arrive
When the van arrives be there to tell them where you wish things to be put so your move can continue quickly and smoothly
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