Moving checklist
There's so much to do before you move home, it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming. Keeping track of the things you need to do for your move is the easiest way to keep moving stress to a minimum.
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If you'd like a copy to put in your organisation box so you can tick off the items as you complete them, you can download the two months before moving checklist. If you prefer to tick off the items as you go electronically, you can also tick the boxes on the file, and save it on your phone, tablet, or computer - no need to print the checklist out unless you prefer to.
Organise
As soon as you know you're moving, buy a journal or notebook and a box file to keep everything related to your move in one place. In the run up to a move, things can get hectic and sometimes a bit chaotic - having all of your notes, contracts, receipts, contact numbers and plans in one spot helps make sure everything runs like clockwork
Declutter
Now is the time to have a clear out - sort through everything in your home and donate, sell, or dispose of anything you don't need or want in your new home. Having fewer items in your home to move can also impact the cost of your removal, so the sooner you tackle this task, the better
Hidden in storage areas
Don't forget the loft, garage, outbuildings, and the under stairs cupboard - you'd be surprised by how much you've got in these out-of-sight and often out-of-mind spots, much of which you may not wish to bring to your new home
Plan your new home's layout
Start thinking about your new home and where your belongings will go inside of it - if you have a floor plan for your new home (or if you can gain access to measure up the rooms), this will help you to decide where to place your furniture - you may also find your current furniture won't fit into your new home, or perhaps it is too small for your new home. This also helps with making decisions about what you'll be disposing of, if the furniture won't fit in your new home!
Furnishing your new home
While you're planning where things may be placed in your new home, also think about the things you'll need to furnish your new home, such as lighting, curtains, blinds, etc in addition to larger items such as floor coverings, laminate flooring and carpeting
Give notice
If you're renting, be sure to give your landlord the notice specified in your lease - and make sure it is in writing if you first notify them by phone or in person
Broadband & utilities
Begin planning new broadband and television services - can you take your current plan and contract with you, or will you choose another company? Now is the time to start making those decisions and plan for your broadband to be set up as close as possible to your moving date
School & nursery
Notify schools and nursery of your leaving date, and make arrangements for your new schools and nursery or other child care and school clubs as early as you can
Insurance
Check your home and contents insurance - is the contents cover at the right level for your belongings? You may want to compare offerings from various companies to ensure you get the best coverage for your new home and belongings - and be sure to have valuable items assessed for insurance purposes
Awkward or difficult to pack items
Identify anything which might be a bit more difficult to pack, needs special protection, or is particularly valuable and be sure to point these items out to the surveyor who comes to estimate your removal costs
Start packing
Start packing those things you don't use and won't be using until you move, such as holiday decorations, winter or summer items (depending on when you're moving, of course), or simply sentimental things which you don't use but will not be disposing of
Change of address
Begin to make a list of all of the companies and people you'll need to notify of your change of address - it is longer than you initially think, and just when you think you're done, there always seems to be another one to add to the list
Removal quote appointment booking service
Bradshaw Moving Services can help your move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 0116 289 9011 (Leicester), 0115 965 6555 (Nottingham), or 01283 243001 (Derby & Burton) and speak with one of our removals specialists.
How are our appointments carried out
In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.
See what our customers think of us...
No improvements needed
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
On internet
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Looked professional
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Very polite and helpful
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
All good no improvements needed
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
They were excellent. Took control from the start on both days
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Used before and saw advertisement in a magazine at dentist . Called Coast I think
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
We wanted someone we could trust
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They were excellent. Took control from the start on both days
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Can’t think of anything
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
We put our furniture into store so did not move on same day so made it harder for the delivery team as they had no idea what was in the crates . Excellent service
Email to Lynn
Please could you thank Tommy, Jake, Marcus and Macca for giving up their Saturday for us and Josh and Luke for travelling all the way to Yorkshire .
Both teams were excellent and made the physical move the least stressful part. They just took control of everything once they arrived and only left me to make the tea. Thanks also to yourself and to Mark for sorting out dates etc
Liz, BroughtonRecommended from another removals company
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Recommended from another removals company
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
8/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Recommended by a company we had used before but had no availability
How did our price compare with other quotes you may have received?
Similar to other quotes
How would you rate your move team?
8/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Good. I had packed most items in boxes which I had labelled the contents on the outside. I did ask the team to put everything in the garage with labels facing the front which was done in part; the other slight difficulty was that they have put some big boxes at the top which are quite heavy to get down as I am flying solo
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Maybe just to consider that not everyone moves as a couple and therefore stack boxes accordingly
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
8/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Admin side of things, very helpful and professional
Ensured that all of our contents were in the correct location
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Responsiveness and availability and good outcome from when we last used Britannia
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Responsiveness and availability
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
The move team of Tommy, Jake, Marcus and Josh were fantastic, they loaded our contents with care and efficiency. All of the team were personable, polite and easy to work with.
They worked tirelessly to unload our contents at our new property and achieved this in a remarkably short period after we obtained our keys late in the afternoon. This was continued on the final unloading day when they ensured that all of our contents were in the correct location. Many thanks to all the team.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Nothing
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
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