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.
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Fast movers and didn't waste time
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Card through the door, and we chose you because you came across as very professional
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?
As above
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Great guys, polite and friendly and very efficient, they were fast movers didn't waste time and the van was loaded in no time
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Nothing I can think of
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 were disappointed that one item was damaged.
Quite simply excellent
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Seen vehicles locally and details from website
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?
Impressed with the surveyor
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Quite simply excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and the whole experience was handled professionally
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
I cannot think of anything that would have made the move better
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?
Nothing more to add
Really impressed and will use again if I had to move
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Well known name and 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?
Brand name
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Josh and Aaron top lads.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
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?
Really impressed and will use again if I had to move
Cheerful, efficient and helpful
I would like to say that Tommy, Jake & Josh did an amazing job. They were cheerful, efficient and helpful even though they had a wait of over 2 hours between finishing the move out and me getting the keys for the new house. Please let them know how happy I was with the way they carried out the removal, which was such a relief after the stressful time leading up to it. Thanks to you too for being so kind and reassuring in the phone.
And another one!
I must say again that it has been a pleasure to deal with your company, everyone has been so helpful and courteous. It was a very stressful time not knowing until the day before that the move was to take place the following day but your company stepped in at the final hour and made the whole process so much easier.
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