What are the steps to moving home?
The steps to moving may vary depending on your circumstances and how much you want to do yourself. However, the general process is as follows.
Book a removals company
It is advisable to book a removals company well in advance, especially during busy periods. Before choosing one, make sure to compare quotes and reviews from different companies.
Notify service providers
Inform your gas, electricity, water and broadband providers, banks, doctors, and schools.
Declutter
Now is a good time to get rid of anything you don’t want before the moving date to save time and space.
Start packing
If you hire a removal company to pack, this won’t apply to you. Otherwise, begin packing the things you need, and don’t forget to label the boxes you pack!
Moving day
Removals team
Confirm arrival time and share any special instructions concerning large furniture or fragile items.
Supervise loading and unloading
If you can, supervise your items being loaded and unloaded, making sure boxes are handled with care and fragile items are labelled.
Final check
Look around your home one final time to ensure nothing has been left behind and, if necessary, take meter readings.
Additional tips
- Consider removal insurance for extra peace of mind.
- Reserve space for the removals van at both ends.
How much does removals cost?
Removals costs vary depending on various factors, such as the size of your house, the distance to the move, ease of access (stairs, parking), and day of the week (weekends are usually more expensive).
But, as an example, for a 3-bedroom house moving locally, you would be looking at between £800 and £1,500.