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Preparingtomove
Moving house? Youll need this checklist
PLANNINGYOURMOVE
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● Contact Pickfords Removals to arrange for a site visit to your home and a pre-move survey. Take this opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have. Will you be moving your car, pets or plants? How will your goods be sent, by air or road? Will you need to put any items into storage?
● Travel light: consider which of your belongings you no longer wish to keep.
● Decide on a move date, book this with Pickfords Removals, and start putting together a plan for your move. Confirm the date closer to the time and alert them if you need to change the date.
● If you have already organised your new home, spend some time thinking about how you would like to arrange your belongings. Where would you like all your furniture to be placed on arrival?
● Finalise your familys accommodation requirements.
● Contact your insurance agent to transfer or discontinue household, medical and motor vehicle policies.
● Notify your utility providers of your move.
● Change your recorded address or discontinue services with the following service providers: magazine, newspaper and gym subscriptions, cellphone, internet and satellite TV providers.
● Gather all important documents such as your drivers licences, birth certificates, leasing or purchase contracts, and all medical, dental and school records. Never pack any important documentation into your cartons.
● Put together a file with all your receipts to keep track of your moving expenses. Some business moving expenses are tax deductible.
● Discuss your insurance in transit needs with Pickfords Removal
● Decide on the personal items youre taking with you
● Advise friends and family of your change of address.
LEADINGUPTOYOURMOVE
● Empty, defrost and clean your fridge and freezer and ensure that they are completely dry before your move.
● Empty petrol from your lawnmower or any other garden appliances
● Return any items on loan such as videos, library books or your friends recipe book.
● Back up data on your personal computer before your move, label and pack in a safe and accessible place.
● Pack a bag with all the items you will need to see you through your first evening in your new home. Ensure that youve packed pyjamas, toiletries and goodies to entertain your children during the move.
MOVINGDAY
● Accompany the supervisor while
