Removals Tips and FAQs | Domestic and Commercial Removals - Army Ants Removers Ltd

Below you will find some helpful tips and advice from the Army Ants team to make sure your relocation goes as smoothly as it possibly can.

Please feel free to contact us for professional friendly help and advice regarding your move!

General Moving Tips

Regard moving as an opportunity to get rid of belongings you no longer need. Consider making ”donate” and “sell” piles in each room for things you could do without.
People have a tendency to keep outdated paperwork for a very long time. Realise that paper is very heavy. Do yourself a favour and get rid of any outdated documents prior to moving.
Make sure you have a generous supply of packaging tape, scissors, markers and labels. Alternatively why not consider our professional packing service?
Defrost your refrigerator in time for moving day.
Dont pack the kettle just yet, removals can be thirsty work!

3 - 4 weeks before your move...

Notify your bank or building society, credit card companies and store card providers that you are moving and give them all the necessary information they will need
Contact mobile phone companies, telephone, cable, satellite and internet service providers and notify them of your new address and the date you are moving
Inform your neighbours that you are moving and let them know the removal date
Start the packing / de-cluttering process if you are doing it yourselves
Notify your child's existing school that they will be leaving and then contact their new school
Contact all relevant insurance providers
If you are moving away from your local area contact your doctors, dentists and opticians then re-register in your new area
Notify your local council in both your current area and your new area that you are moving with regards to council tax

1 - 2 weeks before your move...

Contact TV licensing and notify them that you are moving
Notify all utility providers

3 days before your move...

Pack a large bag with useful items that you may need on the day of your removal, for example a first aid kit, nappies, tea bags, knives and forks, candles, torch etc
If there is any dismantling of furniture you should have pre-arranged this with your move manager. If you are doing it yourselves then please make sure that you keep all screws and fixings in a safe place.
Make sure that you have arranged to have all appliances disconnected by a professional
All freezers should be defrosted unless discussed with your move manager
Pack your jewelery and important documents in a safe place, remember to take them with you and keep them secure on removal day
All boxes should be taped shut and labeled correctly, FRAGILE etc

1 day before your move...

Park your car outside your house in readiness for the removal vehicle to arrive tomorrow or arrange with the local authorities to have bays suspended. We will need to have adequate space for our removals vehicles.

Moving day!

Keep all important documents and items on your person
Before the removal crew set off for your new destination make sure you have checked the house thoroughly to make sure nothing has been left

Frequently asked questions

When should we start planning our move?

You should ideally start to plan your move as soon as you know you are going to be moving. Whether it is weeks or even months before your move date, the more preparation time you give yourself the smoother the whole process will be.

Can you give us help & advice before the actual move?

Absolutely!! We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and want to make sure your moving experience is a smooth, pleasant and stress free one. You will have a dedicated and expert move manager who will guide you every step of the way from initial contact through to completion of your relocation.

Do you offer a packing service?

Yes, we can provide a complete packing and unpacking service for all your household items. We use the very latest in packing materials to make sure that your valued possessions arrive safely and in perfect condition at their new destination. Visit our Packing page for more information.

Can you dismantle and re-assemble beds, wardrobes, tables etc?

We offer a dismantle and re-assemble service for a very small additional charge. Please visit the reassembly page for more information.

Do you storage for furniture & other items?

We offer both short and long term storage solutions using our removals industry standard containers at a dedicated secure storage warehouse. All containers are carefully transported via forklift between our vehicles and the storage location. Please see our Storage page for more information.

How much will it cost to relocate?

Every move is different so it is always best for a move manager to visit your property to assess your individual requirements and give you an accurate move quotation. Factors to consider for any move include access, item size and quantity, number of floors, size of lorry, number of staff required etc. If you wish to discuss your move with a member of the Army Ants team please contact us and we will be happy to help.

You can also complete the FREE removals quotation form to get an initial estimate for your move prior to the on site survey.

If your relocation is commercial you can complete the FREE removals survey form to request a free visual onsite appraisal.

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Removals Tips & FAQs

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