Moving home is never an easy task. In this article we want to cut through the nonsense and offer you eight top tips to help on your big move day!
Don’t forget that F Smith & Son Removals have helped hundreds of people move house in East Sussex efficiently and safely – you really can trust the advice that we offer.
- Pack in advance
There’s no use leaving all of your packing until the last minute. Pack in advance so that you can put things in boxes in an organised fashion – it’ll make things a lot easier when it comes to unpacking at your new property.
- Book a removal company in advance
Removal companies tend to be booked up by other people looking to move house in advance. That means if you want to work with the company of your choice, you need to be quick to book your date with them. As soon as you know the date of your move, make a booking to avoid disappointment!
- Take final meter readings in your old property
Always take meter readings from your old property – write them down and take a picture if you can. This proves how much energy you’ve used, and it ensures you won’t be billed for energy that someone else has used.
- Take new meter readings in your new property
The first thing you should do when moving into a new property is to write down meter readings and take pictures – again this ensures you only pay for what you’ve used, and not that of the previous owner or tenant.
- Change your address with utility providers and other companies
Once you’ve settled in, be sure to change your address with credit card companies, banks and every other business or organisation you deal with. Otherwise, important mail might end up at your old property.
- Charge your mobile phone and top it up
The chances are that you’ll need to make a few calls on the big move day – ensure your phone’s battery is charged and that you’ve got enough calling credit to make any last minute calls to solicitors and/or estate agents.
- Enlist some help
Moving house is always easier when you’ve got the helping hands of a few friends or family members. If you don’t ask you don’t get – so be sure to ask a few people if they could spare a day to help you out!
- Make a few trips to the charity shop
Moving house is a great opportunity to clear out old things you no longer need! Be sure to get rid of possessions you don’t want or need any longer – anything that’s good for resale can be taken to the local charity shop.
Finally, once the big day is over, it’s time to treat yourself (and your workers!) to a round of fish and chips from one of East Sussex’s many fish and chip shops. There’s no use trying to cook when you’ve just moved into your property, so take a load off and enjoy a housewarming takeaway on your first night!
Don’t forget, we offer a professional removals service across East Sussex – including in Brighton, Eastbourne, Bexhill and Hastings. For more information about the service we provide, to obtain a quote, or to book your removal with us, please call 020 8688 7063 or email us now and we’ll be happy to help!