The Day of the Move

International removals 

So the day of the move has finally arrived, all of your planning has been leading up to this one day and you’re wondering what happens now? Follow this simple guide to make your big day as stress-free and exciting as it should be.

Keep yourself refreshed

By now you would have most likely disconnected your fridge and packed away your kettle and your coffee machine, make sure that you plan ahead and keep aside some bottles of water, a flask of tea/coffee, snacks such as fruit and make sure you make some sandwiches in advance to keep your energy levels up. If it is a hot day then make sure you drink plenty of water.

 

Think about what you want to unpack first

When you arrive at your new home chances are that you won’t want to unpack everything straight away, so make sure you think about what you want to unpack first such as your bedding, clothes, towels etc. After a long day of what could be a dusty/dirty day, all of these would come in handy.

Don’t pack away any important document such as driving licences, deeds, ownership papers, passports and birth certificates, make sure you have them with you at all times.

Check every room before you leave

There is no harm is going over every room one last time just to check that you haven’t left anything and that everything is left in good order. If you were renting then it may even be worth taking photos in case there is a dispute in getting your deposit back. Once you’re happy with that you have everything packed and loaded you will need to go over a quality check with the removal team leader so that there is a clear agreement of the condition of your goods. You may even want to take photos of any fragile items; this will help you claim against any damages that may happen during transit.

Don’t be so hasty

Make sure that you are the last to leave; you need to be confident that you have everything and nothing is left be hide otherwise when it comes to unpacking and you can’t find that one thing you are looking for you will only blame yourself, and so will everyone else.

It is always useful to keep your home phone plugged in on the day of the move and leave it to last to disconnect so that you can make any necessary phone calls. Alternatively if you have a good battery life and reception on your mobile phone then keep this on you. Again you may want to have your home phone easy accessible just in case you don’t have a very good reception at your new home.

Finally check that all gas, electricity and water supplies are switched off at the mains and that all windows and doors are securely shut and locked.

Arriving at your new home

When you arrive at your new home, firstly make sure that all fixtures and fittings such as curtain rails, carpets etc. that were including in the sale are present and correct. On your inspection of the house if you find any faults or damage to the property, make sure you tell your surveyor as soon as possible. It is also advisable to take meter readings and that all utilities are working.

Once you have done all of this, relax. You can delay unpacking for now and just enjoy the moment, open a bottle of wine and put your feet up.