Removals Hints & Tips
Parking
If you have yellow lines or parking bays outside your property, parking may be a problem. Parking dispensation will be required, or ‘adhoc' arrangements needed. Only the removals client can organise this, though we are happy to help should you have any questions.
Books and records
Some of the heaviest smaller items you will move. We suggest only using our ‘small boxes' for these items. Clearly label all boxes with their contents and the room from which they came.
Chests of Drawers
These can be left filled with clothing as long as they are not too heavy. Any other items will need to be removed and boxed. Divan drawers from beds should be emptied.
Clothes Wardrobes
Boxes can be provided on the day for the contents of your wardrobes, but please make sure that all hangers are packed the same way round as this makes re-hanging easier. Please note that there is a charge for these boxes unless stated in your booking confirmation. All other small effects from wardrobes should be packed separately. If you are moving into storage, then we suggest that all clothing items are packed in standard boxes or suitcases.
Lamp Shades
These should be packed separately into boxes.
Plants
Pack only 5 or 6 smaller plants into a box ensuring that some packing material is placed between the pots to prevent them from toppling over. Seal the box with the flaps up to give extra protection and to allow the plants to breath. You should advise us of any larger plants that require special treatment and leave their packing to us. It should be noted that, whilst we will take every care of your plants they are not covered by insurance.
Refrigerators and Freezers
These should be emptied and defrosted prior to removal. On arrival in your new property, they should be left to settle for up to 12 hours before reconnection.
Cookers
Gas and Electric cookers can be disconnected by the householder but, if in doubt, seek professional advice. Clean off all grease, particularly from the exterior of all appliances. Remove any loose fittings from the cooker and pack separately. The glass base plate from your microwave oven should also be removed and packed separately.
Washing Machines
These should be disconnected and any contents removed. We suggest disconnecting the machine 24 hours prior to your move, allowing the pipes to rest in a bucket overnight. This should ensure the removal of residue water.
Access to premises
To ensure a speedy removal and delivery of your goods, both the premises which you are vacating and the one to which we are delivering, have good access for our vehicles. It should be noted that if we have quoted for delivery to an address with good access and this is not the case, your quoted price may be subject to adjustment.
It is also important that someone is available at the destination to advise the staff as to where to unload the consignment. Within reason, your furniture will be placed where you require it to be situated. Labelling of boxes makes the distributing task easier.
Children & Pets
Loading a removals van can be hazardous. We would therefore ask that children and pets be supervised and kept at a safe distance from the van and the staff during the entire period of your move.