Things to remember when moving house Derbyshire

Moving home can be a stressful time, there are lots of things to do, and it can be difficult to remember everything. Following  our handy “remember list” could help with Essential things to remember when moving house in Derbyshire

Moving day checklist

[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]Find your local removal company and get a quote that is suited to your exact needs.

[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]Start to collect your packing materials, keep any boxes that you receive, hold onto newspapers (ideal for wrapping delicate items) and ensure that you have the following stationary ready; labels/tape/bubble wrap/marker pens.

[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]Start to pack any non-essential items, such as ornaments, or anything that you will not require until after the move.

[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]Create change of address letters or cards for family/friends/colleagues etc. ready to send out when the time is right.

[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]If you have children, now is the time to notify their schools, and if necessary, arrange for any school records to be sent to their new schools.

[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]Contact your phone company and arrange a date for disconnection at your present address, and re connection at your new house.

[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]Notify your gas, electric, and water providers, ring to advise them of your moving date, and your new address. Make a list of any other companies you need to inform, for example, banks and credit card companies.

[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]If you have pets, arrange for their care during the move,or ensure that you have the correct pet carriers for transportation. Remember that moving can also be a very stressful time for pets!

[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]Contact the Royal Mail to arrange for post redirection, at least a couple of weeks before moving.

[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]Defrost your fridge/freezer, remembering to leave the doors open for ventilation.

[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]Create an ‘essential’ box of items for the day of the move, for example, tea/coffee/milk/tissues etc. Also get together some money (for paying the removal company), and ensure that your mobile phone is charged (the land line could be disconnected at this point, so you may need an alternative).

[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]Make a note of your final meter readings (gas, electric, water)and give details to your suppliers (you don’t want to pay more than you have used or for the tenants that move in after you have moved out).

[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]Be on side to oversee the whole move, make sure that all items are loaded into the van safely, and perform a final check of each room, turning off the heating and lighting before leaving the house.
[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]Collect all of the keys, including window lock keys, and place them in an envelope together, ready to hand over to the new owner.

[icon icon=”info” size=”small” style=”none” shape=”inherit” text_color=”#f48a00″]Check your estate agents or landlord has the keys ready for when the removal men arrive at your new home and destination, as time can become money when removal men are waiting around for long periods of time.

By remembering this helpful check list, you can hopefully experience a less stressful move, and can look forward to settling in your new home!

If you are moving house in Derby