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40

YEARS'

EXPERIENCE

REMOVALS CHECKLIST

Make sure that you don’t forget anything important on your moving day by ticking the boxes as you complete each task.

CALL 01543 574213 TO REQUEST YOUR FREE SURVEY TODAY

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THE CHECKLIST

⬜ Arrange visit of estimator and discuss all aspects of your move

⬜ Receive and consider written quotation

⬜ Select mover by returning signed acceptance

⬜ Confirm dates with your BAR mover

⬜ Sign and return contract and pay the charges

⬜ Advise the moving company about parking restriction at both addresses

⬜ Arrange a contact number and give this to your mover in advance of your move

⬜ Dispose of anything you don’t want

⬜ Run down freezer contents

⬜ Contact carpet fitters if needed

⬜ Book mains services for disconnections

⬜ Cancel all rental agreements

⬜ Notify your doctor, dentist, optician and vet

⬜ Notify your banks, credit card and insurance companies

⬜ Notify your telephone company and ISP

⬜ Arrange to re-route mail

⬜ Notify TV Licence, passport, car licence and registration offices

⬜ Notify all your creditors

⬜ Clear the loft

⬜ Provide your mover with maps of your current and new addresses

⬜ Give your mover a spare key to your new residence

⬜ Plan where things will go in your new home

⬜ Cancel milk and newspapers

⬜ Find and label keys for your purchaser

⬜ Arrange minders to look after pets and very young children on the moving day

⬜ Send change of address cards to friends/relatives

⬜ Separate valuable items and important documents ready for you to hand-carry on moving day

⬜ Sort out any items which are not to be moved

⬜ Put garage/garden tools together

⬜ Take down any light fittings

⬜ Take down curtains and take up carpets (unless your mover has been asked to do this)

⬜ Collect children’s toys etc for the journey

⬜ Put together a basic catering pack for the family at the new home – including the kettle!

 

Then leave the rest to your BAR Member!

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WHY CHOOSE A BAR MEMBER?

Choosing a BAR Member will ensure your move goes smoothly. You will have the peace of mind that comes from using a reputable, professional, and safe removal company, and in the unlikely event that something goes wrong, you’ve got someone to turn to.

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✔ BAR Members provide free, no obligation, clear and fair quotes. As professional removers they can explain to you exactly what they offer and the areas you need to think about. This way you can plan your time and concentrate on the essentials.

✔ BAR Members are professional companies committed to a high standard of service required by the BAR TSI Code of Practice.

✔ Reassurance. BAR Members must comply with annual inspections during their membership.

✔ Customer prepayments are protected in the event the BAR Member cancels or experiences financial difficulties (subject to the BAR prepayment protection plan terms and conditions).

✔ A free, independent alternative dispute resolution service (ADR).

DO YOU NEED TRUSTWORTHY AND EXPERT PROFESSIONALS TO HELP YOU MOVE?

Call John Lomas Removals in Cannock to provide a free, no-obligation quote. Also see our countdown to move and packing services information.

01543 574213

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