How do I pack my things?

House Removals offers you the choice of packing the removal yourself or we can pack the whole removal for you.
If you are packing the removal yourself please take a look at our removals boxes website at www.Removal-Boxes.com here you will find all types of packaging materials to help you with your move. You can also puchase the packaging products online with your credit card or make your payment by cheque.

If you choose to let House Removals pack your move we offer a 2 man packing service at £40 per hour.

What size packing cases do I need?

As a guide use the following:

1 suitcase = 3ft carton
1.5 suitcases = 4.5ft carton
2 teachests = 9ft packing case
3 suitcases = 9ft packing case
3 teachests = 13ft packing case

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Extra care handeling charge

Houseremovals offers three types of Extra care handeling charge. All give cover for fire, water damage, theft etc, but our "fragile item" policies also cover breakables such as china an glassware:

Extra care handeling charge A: All risks but excluding breakages, premium 3.5% of destination replacement value.

Extra care handeling charge B: All risks professionally packed, inc. breakage, premium 4.5% of destination replacement value.

For individual values over £2000 please contact us for a possible reduced rate depending on value and destination.

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Will Moving-homes.co.uk arrange Extra care handeling charge with a reputable Insurer on my behalf?

Yes, we can. Comprehensive air and marine transit Extra care handeling charge is available, via our specially negotiated cover with Guardian Extra care handeling charge (GRE), one of the largest insurers in the world. Please see the appropriate section of our web site for further details.

Please review your requirements, and discuss our estimate with our HouseRemovals Sales team to make sure you understand the details, especially if you're comparing a number of moving companies offering a plethora of different options with regard to price and service.

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How do I arrange for an estimate for my forthcoming removal?


Please call our Houseremovals Free phone number for futher details, office hours are 8.30am 6 pm(We operate 24 hours a day and you will receive a response outside these hours - Give your details to our Customer Service Agent, and we will get back to you just as soon as possible).

Or, click here for a "Quote"

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How much notice must I give to book a date for packing?

We recommend that you give a minimum of 2 weeks notice, although if this is not possible we will endeavour to meet your requirements. Ideally, as soon as you know when you want to move you should confirm dates with us.

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When do I pay?


We ask for a 10% deposit when you confirm your move with us, this payment can be made online with your credit card using our secure payment server from the free "Online Quote" letter.

You can also pay a 10% deposit to one of our removals coordinator's at our central call centre on the free phone number shown above.

We will ask for a guarantee of payment by credit card the day before you move. Alternatively if you wish to pay by cheque please ensure that the balance is by cheque 7 days before your move.

Payments in cash can be paid directly to our bank account the day before your move, by calling our call centre and confirming our bank details with yourselves.

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Do you provide storage?

Yes! both at the point of origin and at destination. If you require storage we offer discounted rates for consignments we are shipping overseas. We are able to offer highly competitive rates to suit individual requirements.

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Can I pack myself?


If you wish to pack yourself we will provide you with all the materials you need. Please take a look at our removals boxes website at www.Removal-Boxes.com here you will find all types of packaging materials to help you with your move. You can also puchase the packaging products online with your credit card or make your payment by cheque.

We do however strongly recommend that you take advantage of our professional packing service. If you choose to let House Removals pack your move we offer a 2 man packing service at £40 per hour.

We employ highly qualified staff to perform this skilled task.

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4 Weeks Before Moving

File a change of address form with the Post Office for each person receiving mail at your home.

Notify creditors, magazines, and book and record clubs of your new address.

Contact doctors and dentists for your family's medical records.

Ask your physicians for colleague recommendations in your new city.

Get copies of renewable prescriptions.

Decide which items should be discarded or donated to charity. (Consider having a garage sale.)

Complete a home inventory listing each possession, date purchased and value. We will supply you with forms

Notify your local utilities to have your service turned off after your departure.

Contact utilities at your new home for connections.

Notify your children's schools, your church, clubs and any other organisations of your impending move.

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3 Weeks Before Moving

Decide which items you will pack, and request delivery of packing materials from Moving-homes.co.uk

Sketch out the floor plan of your new home to determine placement of furnishings.

Make a list of names, addresses and numbers you will need or want to remember.

Pack your local phone book and Yellow Pages so you can contact businesses after your move.

Notify Moving-homes.co.uk if you have changed anything about your move; household goods, destination, dates of the move, etc.

Make arrangements to move your plants and pets.

Transfer contents of safety deposit box.

Check home owners Extra care handeling charge policies to see if moving is covered.

Transfer Extra care handeling charge to cover fire, theft and personal property at your new home.

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2 Weeks Before Moving

lan your trip to your new destination. (Make travel accommodations, and if driving, have your car serviced.)

Return borrowed things, and collect things you've loaned.

Make arrangements for servicing your appliances both at your current home and your new home.

Dispose of flammables such as petrol, matches, cleaning fluids, bleach, pressurised or aerosol cans.

Discontinue regular services such as newspaper, window cleaning, etc.

If moving your TV antenna or satellite dish, make arrangements to have it taken down.

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1 Week Before Moving

Transfer bank and savings accounts so you don't lose interest.

Make arrangements to discontinue your local telephone service. (Your local telephone company can help you establish phone service at your new home.)

Determine which items you're taking with you.

If doing your own packing, pack these items and set aside in a designated area.

Have rugs and curtains cleaned. (Keep in protective bags.)

Use up your frozen food supply or give it away.

Drain the fuel from lawnmowers and other power equipment.

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1 Day Before Moving


Pack a box of things you'll need as soon as you arrive at your new home. (This might include non-aerosol cleaning supplies, disposable plates and cups, light disposable plates and cups, light tools, snacks, bathroom items and bin bags.)

Take this box with you or have the driver load it last and unload first.

This is usually the day packing is done. Make sure all packing services have been performed before you sign for them.

Defrost, thoroughly clean and dry refrigerator.

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Moving Day


Be on hand when the HouseRemovals.com driver arrives and throughout the loading process. (If you can't be there, make sure someone can to direct the movers.

Make sure the driver has in writing the name and phone number of that person.)

Accompany the driver during inventory. Check on the condition of your goods as they are loaded.

Make a final tour of your home. See that nothing is overlooked.

Sign the bill of lading and make sure your new address and phone number are correct.

Lock all windows and doors, and turn off all switches

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