Find a removal company
How do I move home and find a removal company?
Where can i find a removal van?!
So now ou are ready to move house, now you need a removal company.
Where do I find a removal company? How much will a removal van cost? What should I ask them?
There is good guide you can send off for from the British Association of Removers (BAR).
What shoudl I check when looking for a removal company?
- Cost
- Where they are based?
- Check if they are a British Association of Removals (BAR) accredited business.
- Check timings and that they suit your needs.
- Check details of the insurance cover in case of any of your possessions being damaged in the move, and also what their service includes and doesn’t include.
- Are they prepared to come and visit your home to assess the amount of possessions you have before the move – this comes as standard with most removal companies and is recommended since it means that the company will know how long it will take to move it all and can give an appropriate quote.
- Check if they supply you with boxes and packaging, if not you might want to get lots a month or so before the move. Consider breakables such as glasses and that you have the right packaging to ensure they are not damaged in the move.
Some useful moving and packing top tips
- Boxes, all sizes
- Strong tape
- Bubble wrap or other cushioning material
- Marker pens
- Tape measure
- Furniture pads or old blankets
- Packing tape and scissors
- Money and credit cards
- Label each box with the room in the new home to which it should be delivered.
- Number the boxes and keep a list of what is in each box.
- Clearly mark fragile items.
- Pack a bag of personal items you’ll need during the move (change of clothes, toiletries,
medicine, maps, food, and drinks). Keep it in an easy-to-find place when you pack.
- Keep a medical kit accessible.
- If you have children, pack a bag of games and activities for the trip.
- If you have pets make sure you pack a bag of goodies and a leash and a cloth with your scent.
- You can save a lot of money if you do the bulk of the packing on your own!
- You should never let the removal men pack your jewelry, family heirlooms, or other precious items.
- Keep in mind: heavier items should be packed into smaller boxes to make it easier to carry.
- Take the time to pack everything carefully.
- Unplug and prepare your refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, washer and dryer.
- Prepare your computer and make a back-up copy of your important files.
- Designate a room in your home, preferably the one closest to the door, in which to place all of your boxes.
- Once you are in your new home you have a legal responsibility to advise the local authority (rates), the statutory utility suppliers, the Inland Revenue and you will need to tell others as necessary (telephone, other suppliers, any outstanding creditors, relatives, friends etc).
Where can i find boxes for moving home?
Check out Cartons direct below as they offer a range of packing materials, storage boxes, and bubble wrap which al come in handy when moving house
Where Can I find a Self Storage centre?
In the last five years hundreds of self storage centres have sprung up all over the UK, good ones include
Big Yellow and Safe Store are some of the bigger and more widespread self storage centres.
They have good tools to help you get an idea of how much stuff you can store in different sized rooms. From experience, you can probably get two rooms such as bedroom and living room in a unit that will cost around £45- £70 per month.
Changing address
Once you have moved into your new home there are a number of people you need to notify of your change of address. These include the following:
- Family
- Friends
- Employer
- Business contacts
- Bank / Building society
- Credit Cards, Loans, credit agreement and Insurance companies
- Pension Provider
- Inland Revenue
- Royal Mail
- Cable / Satellite Company
- Gas Provider and Electricity Provider
- Water Provider
- Telephone Company
- Mobile Telephone Company
- Television Licensing
- Council Tax Office
- Dentist
- Optician
- Doctor
- Schools
- Library
- Vet
- Clubs and Societies
- DVLC
Dont forget to read our guide to Moving House.
