PLANNING YOUR MOVE
Packing up your belongings can seem like a mammoth task.
When to start? If you start early and pack a little at a time you will soon have the job done.
1. Weeks before your move:
• If you require any packing materials, boxes or tape please contact
us and we’ll be happy to arrange a time to drop these off when it
is convenient for you.
• Start by packing things that you will be unlikely to need before
moving. For eg: Paintings, ornaments, books etc.
• The attic/loft is always a good place to start as you can take
what you don’t want to a charity shop or the local council dump
so you don’t clutter up your new home with unwanted items.
2. In the days up to your move here are a few things to consider.
• Inform your Utility companies, Banks, Building Societies of your
new address.
• If required, arrange redirection of your mail through your local
post office (Usually 2 weeks notice required).
• Inform your phone/broadband/cable company of your move date.
• Arrange gas meter/ electric meter readings.
• Confirm with your solicitor when you can collect your keys to
your new property to avoid waiting time.
Inform us:
• If access/parking will be a problem at either property.
• Furniture that may need dismantled.
• If there is any item that will need special treatment in dismantling.
For eg: piano, computers
3. On the day of your move, relax. We’ll be doing the hard
stuff….
• Ensure arrangements have been made for children and pets to be
out of the way during the move. If young children have a special toys
or night lights that they sleep with make sure they are packed separately
and are easily accessible.
• Keep a separate bag/box with items you may need immediately upon
arrival at your new home. Eg: a change of clothes, wash-bag, toilet roll,
light bulbs and coffee/snacks.
• Take a note of your gas/electric meter readings
• Switch off water/electricity/gas if no-one is moving immediately
into your old home.
• Leave your old home secured. Lock doors/windows.
Packing for storage
• Empty outlet pipes from dishwashers and washing machines to prevent
leaks.
• Ensure fridges and freezers are defrosted and cleaned.
• Ensure important documents such as passports, birth certificates
and insurance documentation are not packed away.
• Make allowances for season changes as far as your clothes are
concerned should your required storage period extend into warmer/colder
weather.
Moving with pets
Your pet/s will also undergo levels of stress both leading up to and the
day of your move. Preparing your pets for the move in advance will minimize
any anxiety they may feel. Keep your pets to their usual routine as much
as possible leading up to the move. Cats should be kept indoors for the
last few days leading up to the move in case the anxiety of the move causes
them to stray. It is recommended dogs and cats be micro chipped (consult
your vet). Fit leg bands to your birds, which carry your new contact details
in case they disappear during your move.
You may need to find a replacement vet in your new neighborhood, so do
ask the vendors or your new neighbors for any recommendations. Also, request
your old vet forward your pet's records to the new vet.
Ensure your new garden has a secured perimeter before you let your dog/s
out.
On the Day of Travel
• Try and keep your pet/s out of the way on the day of the move.
Ideally you may decide to put them in kennels for the duration, or ask
a friend to look after them.
• Transport cats in a secure basket, measuring at least 50cm x
28cm x 28cm. On a long journey, stop and let your cat use a litter tray
and something to eat.
• Walk your dog.
• Don't allow cats outside, they do tend to disappear for hours.
• Most importantly DO NOT leave pets in a hot or poorly ventilated
car.
Smaller animals
• Rodents are best transported in well-ventilated, secure containers.
Ensure they have plenty of water in a spill-proof container, some food
and bedding.
• Birds should travel in a well-ventilated box. If traveling in
a cage, remove any items from the cage that could present a risk to your
bird.
• Some Fish can be vulnerable to extremes of temperature
• Fish should be transported in a clean, strong, polythene bag,
part filled with water from the tank. Leave a good air pocket above the
water level. The bag should then be placed in a container. When you re-introduce
your fish to their tank at your new home, do the same as when you first
got them. If in doubt, contact your local pet shop who will be happy to
give you advice.
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