PLANNING YOUR MOVE
2-3 Months Before Your Move Date
- Make a list of the items you wish to move
- Make contact with removal companies to get quotes
- If moving overseas make sure to get your personal records in order.
- Fill out the required customs forms if applicable
1-2 Months Before Your Move Date
- Make arrangements to get your packing materials if you plan on doing the packing yourself
- Complete and return your acceptance forms and confirm your required moving date
- Complete forms relating to your insurance requirements
1-4 Weeks Before Your Move Date
- Safely dispose of all flammables e.g. paints, gas bottles, cleaning fluids and oils.
- Clear attic and / or basement
- Contact the relevant tradesmen to carry out any required tasks e.g. plumbers, electricians, carpenters, cleaners, etc.
- Ensure that you keep any required documents close at hand e.g. passports, travel tickets, etc before your packers arrive
The Day Of Your Move
- Outline any special instructions to the removal company upon their arrival.
- Confirm what is to be moved
- When the packing and loading is complete have a final look around to ensure that nothing gets left behind.
- Sign the inventory listing after you have checked it carefully and are happy with it
- Ensure that the property is fully locked up and secure
Upon delivery of your goods instruct the removal company where you would like items placed