To do checklist

Things to do a few weeks before your moving day

• Email our office to confirm the removals date and send off the removal confirmation and payment
• Arrange packing materials and pet carriers
• Start to run down food especially what’s in the freezer – if fridge’s (no apostrophe) and freezers are to be stored – they must be emptied and defrosted
• Arrange to have the electric and gas meters read on the removal day
• Arrange telephone number changes – call diversions and final billing with the telephone company
• Notify the post-office to redirect your mail
• Arrange baby and pet sitter – children, animals and removals don’t mix!
• Arrange cleaning of rugs, carpets and curtains (if required)
• Arrange disconnection and re-connection of appliances (particularly gas appliances and electric cookers which require specialist tradesmen)
• For those moving out of the area, try asking the current tenants of the property you are moving in to for a recommended plumber, electrician, etc. and possibly a local phone book
• Book any accommodation (if applicable)
• Place orders or make decisions for any new appliances or furnishings (such as carpets) which you will require in your new home
• Find all of the guarantees and associated instructions for all appliances to be left – put to one side to avoid packing
• Write instructions for hot water and heating systems – put with guarantees above as instructions for the new owner

Things to do a few days before moving – people to inform