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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I tried to give feedback about your removal men online but found the site difficult to navigate.
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Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Got your details from the internet and we picked you because of the positive reviews online and our confident early interaction with the office and Trevor on our house removal review.
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?
You just get the stress a move creates and did everything you could to remove that…. The days when we had several potential completion dates at a busy time of the year
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
The team were fantastic on the move out and the move in. Very focused, customer oriented with an obvious team banter thrown in
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Not sure you can to be honest
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?
Just a big Thank you to you all from all of us. Pam, Lynn, Chris, Craig, Cam, Mark, Luke you were brill from start to finish!!
Good communication and very helpful
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
From friends recommendations
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?
Good communication and very helpful
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Very polite and professional
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Keep doing what you’re doing now
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Took great care with our possessions
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Feedback score
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
9/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Felt best company even though more expensive
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Friendly helpful and very cheery. Took great care with our possessions
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?
Very satisfied and team were super
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