RELOCATION CHECKLIST

The APAK Approved Moving House Checklist

HERE IS OUR STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO YOUR HOUSEHOLD REMOVAL

It’s a fact – moving house can be stressful, which ever house removal company you use! APAK have therefore put together this moving house checklist to help prepare you for the big day, reduce the stress and make your house move easier.

Up to one month ahead
- Arrange and confirm your removal date as far in advance as possible. Book a Survey with your APAK Removals & Storage
- Prepare a list of fixtures you are leaving in the house

Up to three weeks ahead
- Sort out the contents of your garage – de-clutter if possible moving house is always a good excuse for this job!
- Organise suitable transport for your pets or someone to look after your pets on the actual day

Up to two weeks ahead
- Dismantle self-assembly furniture, unless we have agreed to do this for you
- Arrange for professional disconnection of kitchen appliances, including the washing machine to ensure securing of the drum
- Arrange to have the gas, electricity, telephone and water meters read
- Start running down freezers. Manufacturers and the Trade Association advise against moving freezers in a full or frozen state. If, however, you require that yours be moved with food instead, wrap contents in newspapers, boxes and trays to facilitate handling. Please note that freezers in this condition will be moved at your own risk
- Clear the loft unless we have agreed to do this for you
- Dismantle sheds, greenhouse, etc, unless we have agreed to do this for you
- Drain fuel from lawnmowers/motor cycles
- Take down any fixtures you are taking with you
- If appropriate, make arrangements for the children to be looked after on move day
- If you are moving in or out of a block of flats, arrange to have priority use of the lift

The day before you move house
- Have TV aerials or satellite dishes taken down if they are part of the move
- Disconnect any light fittings you are taking
- Seal packets and tighten jars of food
- Defrost refrigerator and deep freeze. If you do not intend to empty the freezer, please read our earlier advice
- Prepare plants for transit
- Chests of drawers may be left full You may fill the drawers with light items such as clothes. Do not over-fill them.
- Set aside an area marked “DO NOT MOVE” for coats, handbags, kettle, snacks, tools and cleaning materials
- Arrange separate transportation for any dangerous substances

On the actual day
- Lock your valuables somewhere safe and carry them personally with you to your new home
- If your possessions are to be stored, remember to retain important items – passport, driving license, etc. Do not put perishable or flammable items into storage
- Before your dedicated Removal Crew departs, check that nothing has been forgotten. Responsibility is yours to see nothing has been moved in error
- Ensure that the crew have directions to your new house and a phone number to contact you. Agree a time of arrival
- Arrive at your new property, with the keys, before the removal van
- Label all rooms and direct the crew to position your furniture and effects in your new house

If you have any questions about house moving, or would like further house removal advice, please contact don’t hesitate to contact us.

PDF Download of helpful checklist for Moving Home

Final Preparations

Defrost Fridges and Freezers
Do a last minute wash
Have personal possessions to hand i.e. passports, jewellery
Clean your house or arrange for a professional cleaning company to come in
Make arrangements for your pets
· Get directions of your new property

· Parking. Check with neighbours if they will leave room outside both properties for your removal van and resolve any parking problems i.e. arranging permits

Dig out all keys for locks, doors, window keys etc