We can provide a range of services to help make sure that your move is a success

Exeter Removals and Storage Company, Removals and Storage Exeter offer helpful advice and tips along with a checklist when moving house.

MONTH PRIOR TO MOVE

• Arrange and confirm your removal date as far in advance as is possible Book a Survey with Removals and Storage Exeter
• Prepare a list of fixtures you will be leaving in the house

UP TO THREE WEEKS AHEAD

• Sort out the contents in your garage
• Organise suitable transport for pets Read our moving your pets guide for more information

UP TO TWO WEEKS AHEAD

• Dismantle self-assembly furniture, unless we have already agreed to do this for you
• Arrange for professional disconnection of kitchen appliances, including the washing machine to ensure securing of the drum
• Arrange to have the gas, electricity, telephone and water meters read in advance
• Start running down freezers. Manufacturers and the Trade Association advise against moving freezers in a full or frozen state. If, however, you require that yours be moved with food instead, wrap contents in newspapers, boxes and trays to facilitate handling. Please note that freezers in this condition will be moved at your own risk.
• Clear the loft unless we have already agreed to do this for you
• Dismantle any sheds, greenhouse, etc, unless we have agreed to do this for you
• Drain fuel from lawnmowers/motor cycles
• Take down any fixtures you will be taking with you
• If appropriate, make arrangements for the children to be looked after on move day Read our Moving with children guide for more information
• Fabrics that are being placed into store should be given an anti-moth treatment
• If you are moving in or out of a block of flats, arrange to have use of the manual override key or priority use of the lift.

THE DAY BEFORE YOU MOVE

• Have TV aerials and satellite dishes taken down if they are part of the move
• Disconnect any light fittings that you are taking
• Seal packets and tighten jars of food
• Defrost refrigerator and deep freeze. If you do not intend to empty the freezer, please read our earlier advice
• Prepare plants for the move Read our moving your garden guide for advice
• Chests of drawers may be left full depending on the make of your furniture
• Set aside an area marked "DO NOT MOVE" for coats, handbags, kettle, snacks, tools and cleaning materials
• Arrange separate transportation for any dangerous substances you may have

ON THE DAY OF YOUR MOVE

• Lock your valuables somewhere safe and take them personally with you to your new home
• If requested, we can take up fitted carpets and lay them on the floors of your new home
• If your possessions are to be stored, remember to retain important items - passport, driving license, etc. Do not put perishable or flammable items into storage
• Before the removals departs, check that nothing has been forgotten. Responsibility is yours to see nothing has been moved in error
• Ensure that the crew have directions to your new house and a phone number that they can contact you on . Agree a time of arrival
• Arrive at your new property, with the keys, before the removal van arrives
• Label all rooms and direct the crew to position your furniture and effects in your new house.