Tips And Advice
Moving house is rated along with divorce and death as being in the top 5 most stressful experiences. We at Mr Shifter offer the following tips to make your moving experience less stressful.
Time scale
We strongly advise that if possible you achieve at least two to three weeks time gap between exchange of contracts and completion.
Contact us
Contact your removal company at least 4 to 6 weeks before your intended move date.
Cost
Get to know how much your removal is going to cost, well in advance. We at mr shifter offer a professional service at affordable prices. For smaller moves where there are not so many items to move we suggest opting for an hourly rate for 2 men or even a 1 man where feasible.
Packing boxes
If you do not intend to use our packing service, then the best thing you can do when organising any house move is to pack early using proper removal boxes which we can provide at budget prices. If you decide to use your own boxes that is fine. But remember if you do not box certain items it can slow the move downand may lead to breakages.
IF YOU ARE ORGANISED ON THIS SUBJECT YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT HOW MUCH EASIER YOUR MOVE WILL BECOME!
Labelling of items
Again be organised. Know what requires moving from each room and mark clearly on the relevant boxes which room they are going to in your NEW home. You will soon get tired of us asking which room each box is destined for if it is not stated on the outside. Remember to print the word FRAGILE on any box containing delicate items
Beds
Where possible make sure all beds are dismantled and the pieces labeled and tied together so you know how it goes back together at the new property. Make sure any bolts or screws are securely taped to the bed frame. We at Mr Shifter can provide this service but bear in mind it takes time and it will cost you a little bit more.
Furniture
Make sure wardrobes, shelves, chest of drawers are empty. There is nothing worse than moving furniture with items still in them. Hanging wardrobe boxes can be provided should you so wish. It is important to point out any FLAT-PACK furniture is not insured on our company policy. This is a general condition throughout the removal business.
Televisions DVD's Computers etc
Please insure these are disconnected and electric flex is taped to the appliance. Computers should be fully stripped down. Bear in mind you will have to wire it up in your new house, so knowing how to dismantle it will help you to reassemble it.
Satellite Receivers
If you intend to take with you make sure you organise dismantling and setting up.
White Goods
Where possible empty fridge/freezers. For short distance moves food can be left but please keep stock to a minimum. Washing machines must be empty of water and rotating drums in washers and dryers should have a towel placed inside to stop any movement.
Pictures and mirrors
Where possible wrap these in bubble-wrap. But remember NEVER wrap oil paintings in bubble-wrap because it makes the oil run.
Delicate and Fragile items
Make sure these are carefully wrapped and the boxes marked accordingly.
Garden/Garage/Attic Items
These must be pointed out when the removal quote is being assessed. There is nothing worse than finding out when the van is full that when we have to accommodate 30 potted plants and 10 garden gnomes!!
Jewellery
Removal companies do not insure jewellery unless listed separately. We strongly advise you move these items yourself.
Sofas and Three Piece Suites
Make sure they can be moved both OUT of your old property and just as importantly will they FIT IN to our new property. There is nothing more stressing than struggling with a piece of furniture that just will not fit in. If you have any doubts on this subject please inform us before the move.
Having the right Tools
We are probably stating the obvious but as soon as you are ready to get packing go out and get the following items; packing boxes, packing tape, marker pen, scissors, bubble-wrap.
WE TRUST THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS OF USE TO YOU. WE DO A LOT OF HOUSE MOVES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FROM LARGE TO SMALL. WE CANNOT STRESS ENOUGH IF YOU ARE ORGANISED IT REALLY DOES MAKE THE PRESSURE OF MOVING THAT LITTLE BIT EASIER.