Create a safe environment for moving
Whether a professional mover or your friends from the neighbourhood are helping you move, the last thing they need is a barking dog or hyperactive child running around while they are trying to manhandle heavy boxes and furniture safely!
If you can, ask a friend or relative to look after the kids and pets during the day - taking them out of the equation means you can focus on getting the job done.
Plan for parking and access
Make sure you consider the needs of the movers by making parking and access as easy as possible. This can be difficult depending on what type of home you live in, and also moving to.
Moving in and out of houses is easy - just park in front - but if you're moving into a high-rise building, it is best to see if you can reserve space in advance.
Check to see if lifts can also be reserved to help speed up the process.
Inside the house, make sure nothing is cluttering up the main passageways and in particular near the stairs. Block doors open to allow easier transit between rooms - it's not easy to balance a heavy box on one hand whilst opening a door with the other!
Moving your washing machine and fridge
Our removal teams are legally forbidden to tamper with mains supplies. Should you wish your removal company to transport your washing machine to your new property, you will need to disconnect and drain the machine the day before the removal crew arrives.
To avoid damage, automatic washing machine drums should be secured with the original brackets supplied by the manufacturer.
Fridges and freezers should be washed out with a strong solution of bicarbonate of soda and hot water rather than detergent, as this will avoid unpleasant odours.