The plan for moving day

How can you plan for moving day?

Moving day can be stressful for most, so here’s how to prepare yourself A few weeks before moving day, a lot of things will need to be decided. For example, how much of the work will be taken on by yourself? Are you going to delegate the work to a removal team who specialises in the big moving day, making your life as stress free as possible?

From this point, you can begin organising the help that you’ll need from others, requesting quotes for the various services that you wish to have for the moving day that’s growing ever closer.

Moving day can be difficult, but it doesn't need to be

Removal Firms If you decide that ultimately it’s best to use a removal firm, always be sure to get a quote first. Request that the quote is put in writing, so you know the exact amount and what it covers. This is to ensure no disagreement ensues later on the price.

It’s always a good idea to ask friends and family for a recommendation when it comes to a removal firm.

You can always view a full list of our services here if you need to see exactly what a good removal company can do you for on moving day.

Moving day preparation Once a removal firm has been chosen, always remember to provide a date at which you’re moving as soon as possible. This will allow for all the paperwork to be completed on time, therefore ensuring you actually move on time and don’t suffer from delays. The sooner the paperwork is completed, the sooner the moving date will come.

Given there is a delay and the moving day gets pushed back, be sure to let your removal firm know as soon as possible. Try and avoid Friday and Bank Holiday where possible, as these as usually the busiest days for removal firms.

Planning on packing?

Unlike many removal services, Brown and Daughter include packing prices in the total cost. We don’t add extra fees like many other moving day services do. If you decide to pack yourself, then do it well in advance. It will take much longer than expected! Avoid packing old junk that you no longer, as the moving day experience is a great way to de clutter the house.

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Here we're going to explain some things to think about when moving home which will be common for anyone to think about, of course your first home is always going to be special just like your first ever car..

So if this is your first time ever moving house then here's a few tips just to help you along the way.

More tips from Removals Birmingham, Removals Solihull, Removals Sutton Coldfield

Top 5 tips for beginners when moving house beings

1. Consider a joint bank account For anyone especially if you're planning on moving out with a partner, a joint bank account can be extremely useful when thinking about your financial situation, when keeping track of outgoings and incomings, household bills or shopping.

2. Write check lists When moving house you have loads to think about and do, the amount of little or big jobs you have to do prior to moving out or looking to move out is shocking, without a list you may as well not try to do anything at all, lists are always very useful when keeping track of what needs to be done, when its

3. Combine your belongings Moving in with a partner? it's always best to see what you have first before going out and buying white

goods, furniture or electrical items.. this will also help save thousands before you even move in! Make a note of everything you or your partner owns before looking at buying any more furniture or moving out.

4. Think about Removal Companies Removal companies are always worth looking up before you get into the process of moving rather then leaving it to the last minute, there are so many different companies that can help with removals but most of them are likely to be one man jobbies, If you're looking for a professional company then look for their extra services such as packaging, insurance as well as on the spot quotation, don't be left waiting.

5. How to pack your items When moving out you need to consider how you're looking to pack your items, you dont wish for your new LCD Tv to be smashed or glass objects shattering as you move out and this is where appropriate packing comes into it, Brown and Daughter actually offer specialist packaging for anyone looking to move out, this is very beneficial as they'll help pack the right objects the way they should be whilst taking extra care.

8 top tips when moving house First things first - don’t forget to chill some champagne to toast your new home!

1. Before the removal team arrive, go through your house and get rid of stuff! If you’ve not used it in a year, recycle it, sell it or donate to charity.

2. Start gathering boxes. Either pick up free boxes from local supermarkets, or order packing boxes on-line.

3. It is far better to have lots of smaller boxes that people can lift than just a few big boxes that no one can lift.

4. Start packing early, it takes much longer than you think. Start with winter gear if it’s summer or vice

versa, you’ll find there are loads of things that you don’t use every day and that can be packed in advance.

5. Contact the post office so that your post gets forwarded to your new address.

6. Contact everyone who needs to have your new address – family and friends, your employer, the tax office, the electoral roll, the bank, your GP, your children’s school etc.

7. If you have pets, remember to change the address on their chip. Now is a good time to compare home insurance and utilities’ providers to see whether you can save money elsewhere.

8. If you’re packing your own boxes, here is my top tip – number the boxes and list what is in each box.

Try not to stress, moving house is tough but take it one step at a time and enjoy your new home. For any help with removals in the Birmingham area, call Armstrong - a professional family run removals business providing nationwide service with over 35 years hands on experience in both Domestic & Commercial Removal, on 0121 430 3300 or visit the website today.

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