Hints and Tips when moving home or office in and around Bristol

The Process of Moving Home

Plan your removal well before hand, don’t leave it until it’s too late to get someone
when you really need them. Get in touch with Get Moved. We’ll quote you a price for
your move and keep you in our arms right from the start of the process.
If necessary, one of our staff will call on you to look at your house, availability of
access and the items you need to move. We’ll remind you of things like your garden
shed or any other items you may have forgotten about.
When we have the required information you will be given a price for the removal and
a provisional date for the move may be booked without a deposit.

Packing Tips

Some of these may seem obvious but you would be surprised how many people
forget them when they have so many other things related to the move on their mind.

Make Lists and Label your Boxes
Make up a list to help you to record what’s in each box or container. Devise your own
system but keep it simple and ensure that it will allow you to easily identify where
everything is packed. For example you could use numbered labels and cross-refer
these to a list or notebook. In other words you could have a box numbered "6" and a
reference to this in your notebook listing the contents of box number "6".
Don’t Overfill!
Please ensure that you do not overfill your boxes and cartons, remember that they
have to be lifted. The removal men are fully trained but they are not supermen. Also,
boxes that are overfilled may break under the strain.
Don’t Underfill!
This may seem stupid after the previous tip but partially filled boxes may collapse if
heavy items are placed on top of them. Try to distribute your things evenly in the
available boxes.
Ensure that you have Sufficient Packing Material
It is essential that you have plenty of paper, bubble wrap, cartons and containers.
You will also need lots of adhesive tape. Have a look at our range of packing
materials.
Beware of Newsprint!
When packing your valuable and fragile possessions please remember that
newsprint will rub off. Ask us for our Acid Free Tissue where this may be a problem.
Your ornaments, glassware and other delicate items can later be wrapped with
Bubble wrap for added protection. The containers holding these items should be
clearly marked as "fragile".
Consider a Colour Code System
You may want to consider using coloured labels or otherwise marking your
containers with a different colour for each room in the house. This will allow the
removal men to place the containers in the appropriate room.
Take Care with your Soft Furnishings
Ensure that you don’t place heavy items with sharp corners on top of sofas and other
upholstery. These can be damaged quite easily if you do this.
Pack Ahead
Start packing two or three weeks in advance. Keep only essential items aside until
the last day or two.
Small Items
Boxes are preferred to bags for small items. Bags are easily torn and difficult to
stack.
Suitcases and Luggage
Where possible use your suitcases and other luggage to pack some of your things.
Don’t Pack Important Documents
Remember to keep important documents aside. This will obviously include any
documents related to the house sale and your removal.
Paint and other Liquids
Ensure that any paint or other liquids is contained in leak proof containers. Pack in
plastic bags before placing in boxes to minimise the effect of any spillages.
Food
Food should be removed from cupboards and packed before the move. Ensure that
all caps and screw fittings on jars and bottles are secured.

Administrative Matters

Telephone, Gas and Electric
You should ensure that you have read your utility meters before leaving. You should
also have made the appropriate arrangements with the utility and telephone
companies for transfer of your services.
Essential Items
Keep all your essential items together in a suitable box for the day of the move.
These will include things like your credit cards, keys, wallets and mobile phones.
Medication
If anyone in the household requires regular medication or items such as asthma
inhalers ensure that these are kept safely aside. Remember that you may be working
in dusty conditions.
Your Old House
Should your old house be getting left empty for a period, ensure that everything is
turned off and that you pass the keys on to the estate agent.
Scheduled Deliveries
Remember to cancel your milk, newspapers, parcels and any other items that are
delivered to your old house.
Television Supply
Should you subscribe to any satellite or cable television services arrangements will
have to be made to get this transferred.

IMPORTANT

We cannot properly carry out the move without good access to your premises.
Please ensure that you have spoken to your neighbours and where necessary,
arranged to leave parking places clear. Also all walkways, pathways, stairs and
passages should be clear of any obstruction to allow us free movement to your
property.

Finally you can rest assured that we will do everything in our power to ensure that
your move goes off without a hitch. Feel free to contact us at any time if you need
further advice or clarification about anything related to the move. On the day stay
cool, calm and collected and your move will be completed with the minimum of fuss
and stress.

Rest Assured, The Get Moved team will be on hand to ensure
a very smooth transition!

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