Movers Checklist
One month before you move (or as soon as you have a moving date)
- Contact TASC Removals and arrange for a free quote.
- Tell your phone company that you are moving.
- Give your solicitor your new telephone number.
- Arrange meter readings and disconnection at your present address.
- Confirm that you are taking over gas and electricity at the new address.
- Start to plan your packing and what you will need. Click on packing materials on our home page for help and advice.
- Redirect your mail.
- Check that your home and contents insurers know about your move make sure that cover will continue and that they have your new contact address.
One week before you move
- Start to organise your packing.
- Pay any outstanding milk, newspaper bills etc.
- Post your change of address cards.
- Find the mains water supply stop valve
- If you have pets, arrange for them to be looked after on the day of the move.
One day before you move
- Finish off your packing apart from your overnight bags if required.
- Put all your valuables and documents away safely
- Keep dust sheets handy to protect the carpets while the boxes and packing cases are being carried out to the van. Keep a supply of light bulbs and a telephone ready for use at your new address.
- Make sure you have cash and your chequebook handy.
One day before you move
- Finish off your packing apart from your overnight bags if required.
- Put all your valuables and documents away safely
- Keep dust sheets handy to protect the carpets while the boxes and packing cases are being carried out to the van. Keep a supply of light bulbs and a telephone ready for use at your new address.
- Make sure you have cash and your chequebook handy.
Useful numbers
- Gas – 08459 60 50 40
- Telephone – 150
- Water – 0845 750 0500
- Royal Mail 0845 774 0740
