The saying ‘Fail to prepare and you will prepare to fail’ is a little ominous, but some solid preparation will help to make your move fuss-free and smooth.
At Classic Removals, we have so much advice and experience on the topic of moving, it might help you to use some of our handy checklists, guides and reminders. You are, of course, welcome to phone our consultants as well with any questions you have.
First and foremost, have you called and had one of our consultants assess your property, or faxed or emailed your inventory list to Classic Removals? Please see the Quote page for all the options, contact details and procedure details. Once your quote has been created and you have confirmed acceptance, try going through this checklist to see if you have left anything out, or use it as a step-by-step guide.
Classic Removals Checklist
- Has your quotation been confirmed?
- Are all the items that are to be moved listed on your inventory list?
- Has your removal date and time been confirmed?
- Have you :
- disconnected all relevant services, eg. Telephone?
- advertised your change of address?
- defrosted your refrigerator?
- disconnected alarms, satellite, aerials etc?
- anchored the drum of your washing machine as this may get damaged in transit?
- disposed of all unwanted items?
- checked all cupboards are clear?
- ensured all jars and bottles containing liquid are tightly sealed?
- drained all fuel from machinery, e.g. lawnmower?
- put aside all valuable items you would like to keep with you, e.g., jewellery, money, firearms etc.?
- checked that all rooms including the garage and out-buildings are clear?
- checked that the geyser is turned off?
- made sure that the old house keys are handed over?
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