Prepare: When moving house or Offices, you will have to organise many things ahead of the move so take time to make a list of the things you have to do.

Book your Removal firm early:

A good removal company should always be available to offer advice when needed, but do remember the best ones book up very quickly, so book your moving date well ahead, do not be afraid to discuss anything you need to know, and always confirm the removal again a few days before the moving day as well, to avoid any misunderstandings

Moving boxes:

If you do not have any moving boxes call the removal company to supply them to you along with any other packing material you need.

Clear the driveway:

Many people forget about how the removal van will gain access to your current and future home, so clear the driveways and advise your neighbours that the van will be parking outside your house.

Packing:

Some people prefer to pack their own items, but you can also ask the removal firm to do it for you, which is highly recommended if you are moving abroad, or if you have many fragile and valuable items.

Notify Utilities in advance:

It makes sense to write to them in advance of the move and provide them with your moving date and change of address.

Research the area to where you are moving:

If you are moving to a different town or Country it is very important to get to know as much about the new area as you can, before moving there, so that the transition will not be so stressful for you and your family.

Be present on moving day:

It is important to be present on the moving day to ensure that everything goes as planned with the removal firm.

The British Assosciation of Removers put in place a code of practice for the standards that customers should expect from a removal company, with a focus on excellent service. They have also developed a new customer review website called trustedmover.org to allow customers to review and compare removal companies.

Stephen Vickers, Director General of The British Assosciation of Removers explains that “… this exclusive partnership arrangement for BAR Members is another demonstration of our commitment to Members and consumers to provide outstanding customer service in new and innovative ways.”