removals and storage

When moving home it is important to have a removal company that you can trust to take maximum care of your belongings and take some of the pressure out of moving.

When you choose us you benefit from our vast experience and our professionally trained staff who are dedicated to making your move pass as smoothly as possible and without incident. We provide a choice of packing services to suit you, or we can supply you with free packing materials for you to do your own packing. We are able to carry out moves to all countries. Importantly, everything we move is automatically insured upto £ 25,000.00 (this figure can be increased).

We will provide you with a free estimate and will be happy to advise you personally on all aspects of your move. Our prices are competitive and there are no hidden extras.

If you would like to arrange an estimate click contact, or for an on-line quote click on enquiry and we will respond.

Customer Checklist

2 / 4 weeks before the 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. Sell unused items, or give them away.
Car - get it serviced, particularly if you are going on a long journey.
Bank - Notify your bank of your change of address and consider transferring your account .
Credit/Store cards / Telephone / Insurance/ Council Tax/ Energy supplier etc. - Fill in the change of address section of your statement and return with payment.
Standing Orders - Give your new address to companies with which you have a H.P. agreement or a loan.
Post Office - The Post Office prefers at least seven days notice for the redirection of your mail. This can only be done over the counter at the Post Office.
Pets - Make arrangements to book pets into kennels/cattery etc. Arrange for the transfer of your pet's records to the new vet.
1 week before the move
Energy suppliers (Electricity, Gas, Water, Phone etc) Contact your existing company and advise your new one of when you are to move into your new home. Give at least a 48 hours notice.
Library - Make sure that you take all the books back that you have on loan.
Milk/Papers - Settle outstanding accounts and cancel supplies.
Children - If possible arrange childcare on removal day.
2 / 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 & some basic tools.
Put this box in the boot of your car.
Ensure that the keys for your new home are going to be available.
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.
The day before moving
Arrange for refreshments on move day bearing in mind that your cooker may be disconnected. Moving is hungry work, so pack some food, a carton of tea /coffee and don't forget the kettle. Plan the evening meal for move day. It may be easier to eat out, prepare any plans for travel and get a good nights sleep.

We hope this is of help to you. Please feel free to print a copy for your own use.



				Moving Home When moving home it is important to have a removal company that you can trust to take maximum care of your belongings and take some of the pressure out of moving. When you choose us you benefit from our vast experience and our professionally trained staff who are dedicated to making your move pass as smoothly as possible and without incident. We provide a choice of packing services to suit you, or we can supply you with free packing materials for you to do your own packing. We are able to carry out moves to all countries. Importantly, everything we move is automatically insured upto £ 25,000.00 (this figure can be increased). We will provide you with a free estimate and will be happy to advise you personally on all aspects of your move. Our prices are competitive and there are no hidden extras. If you would like to arrange an estimate click contact, or for an on-line quote click on enquiry and we will respond. Customer Checklist 2 / 4 weeks before the 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. Sell unused items, or give them away. Car - get it serviced, particularly if you are going on a long journey. Bank - Notify your bank of your change of address and consider transferring your account . Credit/Store cards / Telephone / Insurance/ Council Tax/ Energy supplier etc. - Fill in the change of address section of your statement and return with payment. Standing Orders - Give your new address to companies with which you have a H.P. agreement or a loan. Post Office - The Post Office prefers at least seven days notice for the redirection of your mail. This can only be done over the counter at the Post Office. Pets - Make arrangements to book pets into kennels/cattery etc. Arrange for the transfer of your pet's records to the new vet. 1 week before the move Energy suppliers (Electricity, Gas, Water, Phone etc) Contact your existing company and advise your new one of when you are to move into your new home. Give at least a 48 hours notice. Library - Make sure that you take all the books back that you have on loan. Milk/Papers - Settle outstanding accounts and cancel supplies. Children - If possible arrange childcare on removal day. 2 / 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 & some basic tools. Put this box in the boot of your car. Ensure that the keys for your new home are going to be available. 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. The day before moving Arrange for refreshments on move day bearing in mind that your cooker may be disconnected. Moving is hungry work, so pack some food, a carton of tea /coffee and don't forget the kettle. Plan the evening meal for move day. It may be easier to eat out, prepare any plans for travel and get a good nights sleep. We hope this is of help to you. Please feel free to print a copy for your own use. [ back to top ] home household commercial storage crate hire enquiry form contact us ©ACPope/Movingmatters 2001 internet marketing by 1above.co.uk

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