At least 4 weeks beforehand:
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Contact Rumsey & Son to arrange your free, no-obligation survey and quotation; alternatively, visit our online inventory section for a quotation by email.
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Confirm as soon as possible after receiving the quotation whether you would like us to proceed.
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Research new doctors, dentists and other healthcare specialists close to where you’re moving.
2-3 weeks beforehand:
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Notify your family and friends of your change of address.
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Notify every agency that needs to know of your change of address.
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Arrange professional disconnection of gas cookers and other appliances you are removing.
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Cancel deliveries of papers, milk, etc and settle any outstanding accounts.
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Put all your documents and valuables in a single safe place.
3 days beforehand:
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Pack a bag with a change of clothes, toiletries and a ‘survival kit’ for the other end. This could include: light bulbs, fuses, tools, toilet rolls, candles, passport, birth certificates, matches, cash, phone charger and a list of important phone numbers.
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Check where to collect the keys for your new home.
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Move all outside plants and furniture into a dry area, so they can dry out for moving day.
2 days beforehand:
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Empty, defrost and dry out your fridge/freezer.
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Seal packets, bottles or jars with tape to prevent any spillage.
1 day beforehand:
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Prepare food, drink and utensils for moving day.
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Get your plants ready for the removal.
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Charge your mobile phone.
Moving day:
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Make sure the kids are happy – if they’re going to be in the house with you, settle them in a room with plenty to play with. If older children want to help, encourage them to pack their own box and assist you with safe, simple tasks.
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Once everything is loaded, walk around with a member of the removal team to make sure you’re not leaving behind anything you want to remove.
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Take meter readings in your old and new homes.
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Arrive before your removal team so you can have a good look around your new property.
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Give the team a full tour of the house when they arrive.