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Two Months Before the Move
- Confirm Moving Date: Once your moving date is set, book any necessary time off work. Ideally, arrange for a few days on either side of the moving date to give yourself plenty of time to settle.
- Declutter: Use this opportunity to sort through your possessions. Decide what to keep, donate, sell, or recycle. Organise room by room: kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom, and study.
- Gather Packing Materials: Begin collecting or ordering cardboard boxes. Check websites like Freecycle or Gumtree for free boxes or ask friends and family. Stock up on packing tape, bubble wrap, and labels.
- Notify Service Providers: Inform your internet and landline providers about your move and confirm they can transfer services to your new property.
- Research Local Services: If moving to a new area, find local GP surgeries, dentists, schools, supermarkets, and other amenities.
Six Weeks Before the Move
- Hire a Removals Company: Book a professional service, like Barnes of Lincoln, to ensure a stress-free move. Discuss your specific requirements, including secure storage if needed. Arrange a consultation and get a quote.
- Plan the Layout of Your New Home: Create a floor plan marking where each piece of furniture will go. This will make unpacking and arranging your new home much easier.
- Assess Storage Needs: If storage is required, consult your removal company to organise it in advance.
One Month Before the Move
- Inventory: Take a detailed inventory of everything you plan to move. This helps in keeping track and arranging insurance.
- Notify Authorities: Update your address with HMRC, the local council for council tax, and register to vote.
- Redirect Post: Set up mail redirection with Royal Mail to avoid missing important documents.
- Tidy Outdoor Spaces: Clear out the garden, shed, or garage, disposing of unwanted items.
Two Weeks Before the Move
- Pack Seasonal and Non-Essential Items: Begin with items you won’t need for the next two weeks, such as decorations, books, and seasonal clothing.
- Label Boxes: Clearly mark each box with its contents and the room it belongs to.
- Utilities: Contact gas, electricity, and water providers to update your address and arrange final meter readings.
- Prepare Transport: Ensure your car is serviced and ready for the move.
- Child/Pet Care: Arrange childcare or pet care for the moving day.
- School Records: Transfer your children’s school records to their new school.
One Week Before the Move
- Final Packing: Focus on non-essential items and disassemble furniture where needed.
- Essentials Box: Pack a moving day essentials box with items like important documents, a first-aid kit, snacks, and toiletries.
- Confirm Arrangements: Double-check the time and date of your move with your removal company and provide any necessary directions.
- Clean Your Current Home: Deep clean and defrost your freezer.
The Day Before the Move
- Pack Overnight Bags: Include clothes, toiletries, and other essentials for the first night.
- Keys and Documents: Ensure you have the keys to your new home and organise important documents in a secure box.
Moving Day
- Guide the Professionals: Be available to direct the removal team around your home and confirm where items should go in the new property.
- Final Checks: Walk through your current home to ensure nothing is left behind. Pay attention to overlooked items like mirrors, lampshades, and paintings.
- Settle In: Once the movers have unloaded your belongings, start unpacking your essentials and enjoy your new home!
If you require professional help with your move, contact Barnes of Lincoln for a free consultation and first-class removals services.
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Lincoln: 01522 254 262
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Email: sales@barnesoflincoln.co.uk
Address: Fort Barnes, Freeman Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AP