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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.

✔ 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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