1. Startyourpacking4-6weeksbeforeyourmovedateandplancarefully.Carefulplanningandpackingwillsaveyoutime,moneyandalotofaggravation.

2. Onlytakewhatyouneedorlovesostartclearingouttheshed/loft!Ebay/Freecycle/Gumtree/Charityshop/CarBootsaleallunwanteditems.

3. Theotheralternativeistohaveourteamofhighlytrainedpackerscomeandpackyourbelongingsforyou.PleasecontactSteveon01273 77657.

4. Usestrongcardboardboxesfilledsensibly(notoverlyheavy)andtapedupatthetopandbottom.Labelthesewiththeroomtheyneedtobeputintoinyournewhouseorstoragefacility.

5. Youcanorderboxes,bubblewrapandpackingtapeetctobedeliveredFREE NEXT DAYwithintheBrighton,HoveandWorthingareaviaouronlineshopwww.nicemanbigvan.co.uk/shop

6. Dis-assembleanyitemsoffurniturethatwillneedflatpackingbeforetheday.Keepallfixingsinclearsandwichbags,labelandstoreinaTupperwarebox.Wecandisassembleitemsourselvesbutcannotbeheldresponsiblefortheseitems.

7. Wrapglassandchinawareinpaperbeforepackingintotheboxeswhichshouldbelinedwithbubblewrapandlabeltheseboxesfragile.Packplatesontheirsidenotflat,makesuretheboxesaretightlypacked(heaviestitemsonbottom)withanysoftitemsinanysparespaceontop.

8. Clothescaneitherbetransportedinawardrobeboxoradecentstrong,box,bagorsuitcase(wrappedpicturesandmirrorsmaybemovedinthebottomofwardrobeboxes).

9. Wrapallmirrorsandpicturesinpaperfirst(topreventpaintsweating)andthenbubblewrapslidintoaflattenedpackingboxoratleastwithcardboardcoveringtheglasstapedup.Marktheseasfragile.Anyglasstabletopsetctobebubblewrappedandedgesprotected.

10. Emptyandde-frostthefreezerandfridge.Disconnectwashingmachine,dishwasheretc.

11. Packanessentialsboxforitemsneededoverthefirstcoupleofdays–seelistoverleaf

12. Ifitiswetweatheronyourmovedaypleaseensurecardboardormatssafelycoverthecarpet.

13. Makesureanyflammableorhazardousproductsareleftastheyinvalidateinsurances.

14. Lastbutnotleast…Packthekettlelast!

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Phonechargers

Phone/cameratotakeUtilitymeterreadingsatbothpropertiesontheday

Cashforcleaners,tradesmen,tips,takeawaysetc

Housepaperworkinafolderwithpen

Kettle,tea,coffeesugar,biscuits,milk,mugs

Chocolate/snacks/drinks-youmightneedtheenergyboost!

Scissors,sellotape,markerpen,adhesivelabels

Screwdrivers,adjustablewrenchandallenkeysforfurniturereassembly

Looroll,kitchencloths,kitchenroll,anti-bacterialsprayandwashingupliquid

Handwash/soap

Takeawaymenus

Cleanbeddingtomakeupbeds

Breakfastitemsforthefirstmorninginyournewhome.

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•Startyourpackingassoonaspossible,italways takesfarlongerthanyouthink!

•Orderstrongcardboardpackingboxesofvarying sizes–Nice Man Big Vancansupplythesedirect toyouwithfreenextdaydelivery,orderonlineat www.nicemanbigvan.co.uk/shop •ConsiderhavingaPackingService,ourteamof highlytrainedpackerswillcomeandpackallyour itemssafelypriortoyourmove–theboxesand packingmaterialsareallincludedinthepacking quote.

•Ifyoudecidetopackyourself,startasearlyas possibleandaskyourremovalcompanyhowbest toprotectyouritemsforyourmove.Seeourwebsite www.nicemanbigvan.co.ukforupcoming packingtutorialvideos.

•Packnonessentialitemsfirst,books/albums/DVD’s etcleaveallbuttheeverydayitemstilllast.Remove batteriesfromelectricalitemsincaseofleakage.

•Packwithcare,smallerboxesfilledwithheavybooks areeasiertocarry,largerboxeswithbulkieritems –ensuringtheyarealltapedupwellandlabelled withcontentsandwhichroomtheywillbegoing into–considerusingacolourcodedfloorplanfor theremovalteam.

•Organisesomeonetolookafterthechildrenfor theday.Thesamegoesforpets-orbooktheminto kennelsoracattery.Ensuretheyhaveidentitytags withtheirnewaddress.

•Compileafactfileforthepeoplewhoaremoving intoyourproperty,suchasinstructionleaflets andserviceinformationfortheheatingsystemand appliancesyou’releaving,includeyourforwarding addressforanypost,togetherwithdetailsof rubbishcollection,milkdeliveries,recycling schemesandsoon.

•Bookacleaningfirmtothoroughlycleanyour oldandnewproperty,includingcarpets,forthe movingday.

•ArrangepostredirectionwithRoyalMail–theyneed atleast5workingdaystosetthisup.

•InformallUtilitiesofyournewaddress,theseinclude;Energysuppliers&WatercompanyCouncilTaxBank,BuildingSociety,pensionprovideretc

•Youcanmanagethiseasilyonlineat:www.iammoving.com

Creditcardandstorecardcompanies

DVLAandrenewyourdrivinglicenceandvehicleregistrationdocument(legalrequirement)

Insurancecompanies

InlandRevenue-seewww.hmrc.gov.ukforalistofoffices

TVlicensing

GP&Dentist

Employers

Theschoolsyourchildrenattend

Friends,familyandcolleagues

Subscriptionstomagazines,charities,etc.OrderanonlinefooddeliverytoarriveonMovingday!

Weeks to go... Weeks to go... Week to go...

The Day Before•Defrostthefreezeranduseupcontentsofthefridge.

•Don’twateranyhouseholdplants,theybecomeveryheavyformoving.

•Gettobedearlyandhaveagoodnightsrest!

MOVINGDAY!

•Bynowyoushouldhaveyourmovingdateconfirmed withyoursolicitorsorestateagent–Nowit’stimeto bookyourremovalfirm.

Wesuggestcontacting2/3companiesforquotes, youwillneedtogivethemdetailsoftheamountof belongingsand‘theaddressyouaremovingfrom/to forthemtogiveyouanaccuratequote. Checktheinsuranceisincludedwiththequote,your householdcontentsinsurancemaycoveryouritems formoving.

Nice Man Big Van Removalsmostlyworkoncost- effectivehourlyratesoyouonlypayforthetimeused, alternativelywecanvisityourhometogiveanallin quotefortheentiremove.

•ShouldyoujustrequireamoveintoourStoragefacilities, Nice Man Big Vancanarrangethistoo,oryoucan justbookustomoveyoutoyourpre-bookedstorage unit.

•ConsiderafullorpartPackingServicetomakeyour moveassmoothaspossible,mostcompaniesoffer thisserviceatanextracost.

•APackingServicecanbeworthwhileshouldyouhave smallchildrenorareunabletomanagethepacking yourselves.Contactusforafullorpartpackingquote.

•NotifyyourUtility/Phone&Broadbandsuppliersof yourimpendingmove,toensureconnectionon arrival.

•Contactyourlocalparkingofficetobookoutparking spacesoutsideyourcurrentandnewhomeshould thisberequiredinaControlledParkingZone.

•Placeordersforanynewfurniture/appliances/carpets etcforyournewproperty,theywilloftenhaveafew weeksleadtimefordelivery.