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All you need to do is contact our office Via e-mail
or telephone (01626 833400) then if you live local we will arrange our
surveyor to visit at your convenience a give you a free no obligation
quote, if you are not in the local area we will send you a very simple
self estimate form for you to complete and return and your quote will
follow shortly,
E-Mail
.Packfirst will supply all customers who are moving
with us a complete range of packaging
FREE of charge, Delivered to your address, if not
moving with us we also sell packaging
Buy Packaging Materials
When having a full packing service, all we ask is
you select an area in each room to keep any goods not to be packed which
you will need during the moving period, ie clothes, food, cutlery,
paperwork & bedding.
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Moving checklist
Moving is a very stressful time, so it's
good to be organised about what things need to be done leading up to
the big move. To this end, we have prepared a checklist of things that
you might need to remember in the weeks and days leading up to the big
day.
2-4 weeks before you move
- Packing - If you are planning on doing this yourself, begin at
least two weeks before your move. Label boxes with the details of
their contents and the room in which they are to be placed at the
new address. Pack heavy objects with the lighter ones: do not
overstrain boxes or backs. Sort out rubbish. Decide which items you
wish to give to charity, and any you want to sell. (Try ebay!)
- Car - Take it top the garage and get it serviced, particularly
if you are going on a long journey.
- Bank - Notify your bank of your change of address.
- Credit/Store cards - Fill in the change of address section of
your statement when returning it with your payment and also notify
any card protection insurers that you may have. You may have call or
write to them.
- Schools - Notify your child's school of their leaving date and
advise new school as soon as possible. Find out address of the new
school.
- Inland Revenue - Notify your local tax office quoting your
reference number.
- Premium Bonds - Write to the Bonds and Stock Office quoting your
bond number (form available from the Post Office).
- National Insurance /DSS Benefits - Write to your local DSS
office, giving your full details.
- Pension - Advise your local Post Office or private scheme of
your change of address.
- Insurances - Notify your broker or individual insurance
companies: motor, household contents, life and other insurances.
- Driving Licence - Complete section 1 on your licence and return
it to DVLC, Swansea, SA99 1BN.
- Stocks and Shares - Notify your stock broker or each individual
Company Registrar of your change of address.
- Landlord/Tenant - Give appropriate notice to quit or advise
tenants of any change of landlord.
- Doctor /Dentist /Optician - De-register if you are moving away
and research alternatives nearer to your new address. Liaise with
hospital if undergoing regular treatment.
- Post Office - File a change of address form with the Post Office
for each person receiving mail at your home.
- TV Licence - Contact TV Licensing in order to transfer your
licence to your new address, by calling 0870 242 3349 or visiting
www.tvlicensing.co.uk/moving.
- TV Rental - Sets can normally be taken to your new address when
renting from a large company and your records will be transferred to
their nearest branch.
- BUPA/Private medical - Advise change of address and /or research
new schemes. Prescriptions - Get supplies of any prescription
medicines to tide you over.
- Subscriptions - Notify all organisations/clubs/charities/magazine/book
clubs to which you subscribe of your new address.
- Printers - If required, arrange for the printing of change of
address stickers/cards, with your new postcode.
- Hotels - If you need to find a hotel during the removal, book it
well in advance, especially if the move occurs during the summer
months.
- Carpets/Curtains - If you are ordering these new, confirm the
correct delivery dates.
- Telecommunication/Mobile Phone Providers - Contact providers
including Internet account and advise your change of address and the
date from which you wish your new number to operate. Give at least
two weeks notice.
- Council tax - Notify relevant authorities in both your current
area and the area to which you are moving.
- Pets - Make arrangements to book pets into kennels/cattery etc.
or for friends/relatives to look after them during the move. Arrange
for the transfer of your pet's records to the new vet.
1
week before you move
- Gas - The gas market is now open to competition and you can
choose your supplier. If you want British Gas, contact their
Homemovers Advice Line on 0645 555 408 as soon as you know your
moving date.
- Water - At least 48 hours notice is required by both your
existing and your new authority to arrange for disconnection and
re-connection of supply.
- Library - Make sure that you take all the books back that you
have on loan.
- Items on Loan - Return borrowed items to your friends and
neighbours.
- Milk/Papers - Settle outstanding accounts and cancel supplies.
- Dry Cleaning - Collect all remaining items.
- Children - If possible arrange childcare on removal day.
3
days before you move
- Pack a bag with a change of clothes and essential toiletries.
Include a survival kit for the other end: light bulbs, toilet rolls,
candles, screwdriver and pilers, matches, paper towels, cash and a
note of important telephone numbers. Put this box in the boot of
your car.
- Do last minute laundry. If you plan to store for an extended
period, keep back clothes for the opposite season.
- Ensure that the keys for your new home are going to be
available.
2
days before you move
- Empty, defrost and dry out your fridge /freezer if you are
planning to store for any period of time. Food stuffs cannot be
moved into storage.
- If we have quoted to move your freezer with contents (over a
short distance), place the contents in polythene bags so that they
can be lifted out quickly to facilitate the movement of the freezer.
- Make sure any packets, bottles or jars are sealed with tape to
prevent spillage.
- Pack valuables and documents and put in a safe place.
- Resolve parking problems. Sort out lift access if you live in
flats.
1
day before you move
- Arrange for refreshments for the next day, bearing in mind that
your cooker may be disconnected. Moving is hungry work, so pack a
carton of tea and coffee, UHT milk, juice cartons, biscuits, fruit,
cheese, and something easy and filling like cornish pasties. Also
include plates, cups, serviettes, cutlery and sharp knife. Don't
forget the kettle, a saucepan and a frying pan.
- Plan the evening meal for move day. It may be easier to eat out.
- Prepare plants for travel.
- Get a good nights sleep.
The day of the move
- Settle the children with their carer. If they are staying with
you, organise a room with their toys and a few treats. Older
children may want specific tasks, like packing their own personal
box.
- The team leader will introduce himself and his crew to you. Show
the team leader around the house.
- Keep the kettle boiling and the biscuits flowing so that
everyone is refreshed.
- Strip the beds. Keep the linen in a box that travels with you so
you can pull it out for the first night.
- Once the van is loaded, walk around the house with the team
leader to ensure all items to be moved have been placed in the
vehicle
- At your new home everything is unloaded and placed in the
appropriate rooms and if quoted for, unpacked and unwrapped by the
moving team.
- Once you are satisfied that everything has been delivered and
positioned in appropriate places, you will be asked to acknowledge
this by signing the team leader's delivery sheet, writing any
comments you may wish to make.
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