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Arrange
this as far ahead as possible. Avoid cancellation/postponements which can
be costly.
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A
map showing your new address and a contact number is always helpful.
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Relatives
and friends apart, there are a lot of people with a vested interest in
your whereabouts. You'll find some of them on the checklist.
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Your
remover is not allowed to tamper with mains services. Make arrangements
with gas/electricity boards well in advance.
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Run
down food stocks. Although every care is taken, your mover is not responsible
for the contents.
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Check
your quotation and/or service specification. Your mover will take down
curtains/blinds by prior arrangement - but will not put them up again or
lay fitted carpets.
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This
can be difficult! In theory you are supposed to be able to dismantle and
re-assemble most system furniture. In practice, it never goes together
again so well and can't be covered by insurance. You can move it complete
but joints may loosen.
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How
much the mover does depends on your quotation and/or service specification.
If you are paying for a total service, leave it to the professionals. The
insurance does not cover items packed by you.
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Always
insure for total peace of mind. It costs very little and protects you against
the unknown. Remember that your insurance will not cover items you have
packed yourself (another good reason for leaving it to the remover)
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If
you are concerned about any items such as plants, fine art, wine collections
or antiques, discuss them with your remover well in advance. He will advise
you and give you an idea of cost.
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BEFORE MOVING DAY
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Leave
drawers as they are but do not lock them. Avoid over-filling chests, sideboards
or drawers.
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Work
out where you want your possessions in the new home - drawing a plan is
helpful. Make sure someone is at the new house to show where things go.
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If
there are restrictions at either house, warn your remover. You need about
50 feet of parking for one moving van. It saves costs if the vehicle can
park close to your property.
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You
will need priority for the lift! If the lift is small (or non-existent!)
warn the remover in advance - do not leave it until the van arrives.
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You've
seen the new house, your remover hasn't! Warn about unexpected hazards
such as poor access, small doorways, spiral staircases, or trees close
by.
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It
happens all the time - the van is at the new house before the owner. Waiting
time will cost more, so if possible, give the foreman a key.
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Try
to have children and pets looked after by relatives or neighbours - you
will have enough to do without worrying about what they're up to.
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Put
the following check list somewhere prominent and keep an eye on it! Before
moving day make sure you check off the list by ticking the boxes provided.
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