House removals in winter

Moving home at any time of year can be stressful, but winter adds some additional challenges to your move. However, with a bit of preparation and planning, it doesn't have to be any more difficult than a move at any other time of the year.

We have a few tips and some advice to help your winter removal go smoothly.

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Have supplies ready

Moving during the winter months means a bit more preparation and supplies you'll need to have before moving day. British winters often means there's snow, so it is best to be prepared.

  • Before moving day, make sure you have grit or salt and a shovel or broom to clear away any snow that may fall.
  • If you live on a non-public road, find out what provisions you may need to make for snow or ice removal to ensure your removal lorry can get down the road safely. 
  • Let your neighbours (both your current neighbours and your new neighbours) know your schedule, so they can be aware and move their cars before your removal takes place should conditions be poor.
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Britannia Bradshaw International Removals & Storage Moving Home in Winter
Britannia Bradshaw International Removals & Storage Moving Home in Winter

Don't move in the dark!

Lightbulbs and lamps - will your new home have lighting? During the winter months, there are only a few hours of brighter daylight available, and moving in the dark isn't safe for anyone. Make sure you're covered by bringing light bulbs (find out what type you need in advance, if you can, otherwise bring a variety of fittings, types, and wattages) - if the ceiling light fixtures are being taken by the previous resident of your new home, be sure to bring floor or table lamps or utility lighting for every room in the house

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Britannia Bradshaw International Removals & Storage Moving Home in Winter

Talk to your removal company

Make sure your removal company uses floor coverings at both your old and new home - even if it is just raining.

Ask your removal company about their provisions for inclement weather, and confirm your move with them the day before it is scheduled (even if the weather is clear).

Britannia Bradshaw International Removals & Storage Moving Home in Winter

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Britannia Bradshaw International Removals & Storage Moving Home in Winter

Warm up

You may want to arrange with both your current home's new residents and your new home's residents to leave heating on low - just make sure you take your meter readings when you leave and arrive!

Don't pack your hats, scarves, coats and gloves - with the doors open at both your old and new home, it will get cold and you'll appreciate being able to wrap up.

Dress in easily-removable layers, so as you move around you can easily take a layer off but still remain warm.

Make sure the kettle is easily accessible - a nice warm drink and mug to hold will help you warm up on a cold moving day.

Britannia Bradshaw International Removals & Storage Moving Home in Winter

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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...

Everything was delivered safely and swiftly

Email to Lynn

Just a quick note to say thanks for all the help from you, Pam and the moving team (Chris and Luke). Our move went well and everything was delivered safely and swiftly                                            

Mark Hintze

Couldn't have asked for a nicer bunch to help us move

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Took the number down from the back of a lorry and looked the company up. Good reviews made me get in touch for a quote.

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?
Professional attitude from the start but also a very personable company to deal with. The option of doing a WhatsApp Video call to quote is absolutely inspired and makes it so much easier to arrange.

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
The day started off with Tommy, Josh O. and Jake and we were eventually joined by Camron and Marcus and the 5 of them were amazing. They all clearly knew what they were doing, they accommodated any requests we made and with having to shift the van a few times when we'd blocked a driveway, and importantly they were happy to chat and laugh along with us. Couldn't have asked for a nicer bunch to help us move into our new home.

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
Carry on as you're doing.

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Anthony Allen

Helpful, flexible and understanding of our difficult circumstances.

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Because you were Local and friendly. I found you through a google search.

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?
Helpful, flexible and understanding of our difficult circumstances.

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They remained professional throughout in a difficult move.

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
I cannot think of anything; for us it was perfect.

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?
Long delays due to Solicitors messing about; so very late finish, but they stayed to the end.

David Hollingsworth

The guys were really good, very helpful and worked very hard.

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Received a leaflet in the post

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?~
Received a good initial service and good communication

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
All the lads were very friendly and helpful.  They worked very hard.

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
No improvement required

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?
The guys were really good, very helpful and worked very hard.

Sarah Rheeston

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