Moving your office, like moving to another house, is a very crucial thing. Even the planning stage of your office moving is already crucial. You need to have a well written Request for Proposal or Request for Quotation that you should forward to the movers. But aside from this, you also need to do a lot of other things. But the good news is that you’ll do these things not because they are needed but because they are helpful for a more convenient office moving. Here are they:
Determine the number of employees you’ll need in your new office. Do you need more or lesser employees? Better cut the number of your employees now or hire new ones before you move to the new office.
Choose the moving company that has a tested experience on moving other companies’ offices too. Or better choose the moving company that had satisfied similar companies. You can ask your colleagues or your business club for some recommendations.
Know if your new office place requires payment for the moving. Some state asks for some payment while some do not. Make sure all the needed requirements are fulfilled before the moving date so you won’t have any issues during the moving.
Move your office machines with extra care. Ask the manufacturers of these machines on how to move them safely. Printers, photocopiers, and computers need special treatment during the long travel to keep them safe. But usually, these sensitive machines only need a good bubble wraps to ensure their safety while on travel.
Ensure your current and new offices’ safety when moving. Make sure that the moving company has already a good plan on how to move all your office things without damaging the carpet or flooring of your current and new offices.
Ask the moving company if they can take care of your filing cabinets without disturbing the files inside. If not, ask for their instructions on how to properly pack these files. Or if you also hired them to pack your things, better know their plans on how to pack your important office files.
Have all the keys for the new office before the moving date. You can ask your new office’s landlord for the keys so that there will be no hassles when arranging your new office again.
Label all the boxes, parcels, bags, stationeries, furniture, and other items after packing them appropriately. You can use a sticker when labeling the contents of the boxes. Also put important notes like “FRAGILE” for sensitive items. You should also place “This side up” note on boxes so you won’t have problems opening them in the new office.
Ask your employees to help for the packing of things. Just take about a day off for the packing. But never forget to include that packing day in their salaries. This way, the packing will be a lot easier.
Although moving from one office to another is very difficult and stressful, at least you can make it more convenient. Doing all these things will help you have a less stressful yet successful office moving.
For more information please visit www.gocompareremovals.co.uk
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Moving Your Computer Safely
These days one thing most of us will have is a computer. They are probably just as common a household possession to many people as a TV set is nowadays and whether you use it partly for work, to play games on, to listen to music, to do your banking or shopping on, to store photos on, to keep in touch with people or just to do some research now and again, it is a valuable commodity in more ways than one. And, if you are moving home, you’ll want to ensure that your computer moves safely with you and, unlike other items, there are 2 aspects you need to consider when moving a computer.
Firstly, you need to look at ensuring it’s transported safely and doesn’t get damaged and, secondly, you’ll also want to make sure that what’s contained on the computer itself isn’t lost or damaged either.
Packing Your Computer Up
If you’re using a removal company, they are usually the best qualified people to pack away a computer safely to transport it from one house to another. However, if you’re packing it away yourself, you should, where possible, try to pack it in the original box and packaging in which you bought it. If you’ve not kept that, make sure you use an alternative sturdy box for the keyboard and monitor which is large enough to stuff padding around the computer inside the box. Plastic bubble wrap is usually the best material to use to give it extra padding for protection. If it’s a PC as opposed to a laptop, the central processing unit (CPU), or the ‘tower’ as it’s often referred to, is even more important than the monitor so ensure that the box and padding you use for this is also adequate. The same goes if you have an external disk drive as, just like the CPU, this is where you’ll have stored many of your valuable files. As for moving a printer, you should refer to your user manual as different types of printer require different preparation for moving.
Insurance Protection
Most of you may have already got insurance cover for your PC as part of your home contents insurance but you may be surprised to know that some policies only cover it against theft or damage inside the home and that the cover may not include your PC when it’s outside the house. If you’re unsure, it’s worth checking and if you find that you’re not covered by removal, it’s important that you establish the cost of the PC and all its peripherals and that you take out the relevant protection cover from the removal company in the event of loss or damage en route to your new home.
When You Reach Your Destination
Upon reaching your destination, make sure you check and mark off the items as they’re unloaded. Also ensure that you let the PC and all its peripheral equipment adjust to room temperature for a few hours or even overnight before you use it as condensation can build up during transit, especially if it’s very cold, and if you try to use it before this has fully evaporated, you may end up damaging your computer beyond repair.
The Items Contained On Your Computer and Other IssuesIf you’re not an expert at connecting up a computer, make sure that you label all the leads and that you know which lead is used to connect each piece of equipment and how it all fits together. Also, make sure you dig out your user manual so that you don’t end up putting it all back together incorrectly which might also damage it. Make sure any disks are removed from the computer before packing it away too.
You’re unlikely to have any problems with files or programs on your PC being damaged in any way whilst in transit as, hopefully, your PC won’t be dropped during the move but accidents can and do happen so it’s advisable to back up any important files on an external hard drive or a memory stick so that you have copies. Also, make sure that all the boxes containing your PC, its peripheral equipment and all the add-on equipment like disks, CD-Roms etc are packaged safely into boxes clearly marked ‘Fragile’. In fact, if you are driving a car to your new home and you have sufficient room, it’s often better to take your PC with you rather than leaving it to the removal men. That said, don’t be tempted to do that if you are staying overnight anywhere en route to your new home unless you’re prepared to take the PC and equipment out of the car and into the hotel or other accommodation with you as you don’t want to become the victim of theft.
For more information please visit www.gocompareremovals.co.uk
Firstly, you need to look at ensuring it’s transported safely and doesn’t get damaged and, secondly, you’ll also want to make sure that what’s contained on the computer itself isn’t lost or damaged either.
Packing Your Computer Up
If you’re using a removal company, they are usually the best qualified people to pack away a computer safely to transport it from one house to another. However, if you’re packing it away yourself, you should, where possible, try to pack it in the original box and packaging in which you bought it. If you’ve not kept that, make sure you use an alternative sturdy box for the keyboard and monitor which is large enough to stuff padding around the computer inside the box. Plastic bubble wrap is usually the best material to use to give it extra padding for protection. If it’s a PC as opposed to a laptop, the central processing unit (CPU), or the ‘tower’ as it’s often referred to, is even more important than the monitor so ensure that the box and padding you use for this is also adequate. The same goes if you have an external disk drive as, just like the CPU, this is where you’ll have stored many of your valuable files. As for moving a printer, you should refer to your user manual as different types of printer require different preparation for moving.
Insurance Protection
Most of you may have already got insurance cover for your PC as part of your home contents insurance but you may be surprised to know that some policies only cover it against theft or damage inside the home and that the cover may not include your PC when it’s outside the house. If you’re unsure, it’s worth checking and if you find that you’re not covered by removal, it’s important that you establish the cost of the PC and all its peripherals and that you take out the relevant protection cover from the removal company in the event of loss or damage en route to your new home.
When You Reach Your Destination
Upon reaching your destination, make sure you check and mark off the items as they’re unloaded. Also ensure that you let the PC and all its peripheral equipment adjust to room temperature for a few hours or even overnight before you use it as condensation can build up during transit, especially if it’s very cold, and if you try to use it before this has fully evaporated, you may end up damaging your computer beyond repair.
The Items Contained On Your Computer and Other IssuesIf you’re not an expert at connecting up a computer, make sure that you label all the leads and that you know which lead is used to connect each piece of equipment and how it all fits together. Also, make sure you dig out your user manual so that you don’t end up putting it all back together incorrectly which might also damage it. Make sure any disks are removed from the computer before packing it away too.
You’re unlikely to have any problems with files or programs on your PC being damaged in any way whilst in transit as, hopefully, your PC won’t be dropped during the move but accidents can and do happen so it’s advisable to back up any important files on an external hard drive or a memory stick so that you have copies. Also, make sure that all the boxes containing your PC, its peripheral equipment and all the add-on equipment like disks, CD-Roms etc are packaged safely into boxes clearly marked ‘Fragile’. In fact, if you are driving a car to your new home and you have sufficient room, it’s often better to take your PC with you rather than leaving it to the removal men. That said, don’t be tempted to do that if you are staying overnight anywhere en route to your new home unless you’re prepared to take the PC and equipment out of the car and into the hotel or other accommodation with you as you don’t want to become the victim of theft.
For more information please visit www.gocompareremovals.co.uk
Monday, 8 June 2009
Leaving Day - Final Things to Remember
Well it’s finally arrived…the day you actually move into your new home! Hopefully, you’ll have planned the countdown to moving day with military precision and it’s simply a case of getting over the final hurdle. Here are some useful tips which should help you on the last stage of the transition from your old home to your new one.
Removal Men
Much of your day is going to be spent liaising with the removal men and making sure that the logistics of the move all goes according to plan. All your boxes and other containers should be placed on an inventory and you should tick off each box one by one as they get loaded onto the removal van making sure that the boxes get loaded onto the van in the correct order. You should give the removal men the directions to your new home and do a final check throughout all of the rooms in your house to make sure that they haven’t forgotten to load anything onto the van. It’s often a good idea to walk around the house with the leading removal man as they are very used to the kinds of typical things that people tend to overlook.
Remember, they carry out removals day in, day out whilst you’re only likely to do this less than a handful of times in your lifetime and, with all the stresses and the ‘million’ other issues which will be floating around in your mind, it’s hardly surprising if you tended to forget something. One of the most common things people will tend to forget is any clocks on the wall. You may have been glancing at them all day from time to time but many people overlook them when it comes to finally getting on the road. Also make sure that you exchange mobile numbers with the removal company’s lead man so that you can get in contact with each other should any unforeseen problems occur on the way between your old house and your new one. Once the van reaches your new home, make sure you also check that all of the boxes and containers have been taken off the van and keep another copy of your inventory for this purpose. You’ll also need to instruct the removal men as to which boxes go in which rooms, alongside details of how and where you want any specific larger items, such as furniture or beds, to be situated.
Thirsty Work
Make sure that you have made provisions for a kettle and other drinks throughout the day for both your family and the removal men. Moving house is extremely thirsty work and keep some snacks handy.
Children and Pets
Before the removal van arrives, make sure that any provisions for young children and any pets have been taken care of if someone else is going to be looking after them elsewhere whilst you get on with the business of the removal. If you’ve not made these kind of provisions and you have relatively young children, situate them with some toys in a quiet corner of the house where they can stay occupied and out of the way. Older children can be used to provide additional help, for example, carrying their own boxes to the van or given other tasks such as making sure that each room has been cleared as boxes are stored onto the van. If pets are going to be present, you may need to reassure them more than usual as both dogs and cats can be particularly vulnerable at this time as their familiarity with their environment will be constantly changing as more and more stuff is packed onto the van. It’s a good idea to feed any pets early on in the day so that they’re less likely to suffer from travel sickness later when it comes to the actually move.
Final Checks
Once you have agreed that everything that is to be packed onto the removal van has been completed, do a final check of each room and don’t just restrict yourself to looking in wardrobes and cupboards. Look around each room and check walls and ceilings too as well as behind doors. It’s amazing how many people forget picture frames, clocks etc. Once you’re sure everything has been cleared, make sure you lock up all of the windows and doors before leaving to take the keys to the estate agents or to the new owners. Also, make sure that you've written down or made a note of your final meter readings for things like gas, electricity and water.
Once the Removal Men Have Unloaded Your Belongings
Once all the boxes and the rest of your belongings have been unloaded into your new home and you have verified everything is OK with the removal men and have given them the all clear that their job is done, the only final thing you need to do on your first evening in your new home is to get something to eat and make the beds – it will have been a long day and no doubt you’ll simply want to get a good night’s sleep. The unpacking can wait until tomorrow.
For more information please visit www.gocompareremovals.co.uk
Removal Men
Much of your day is going to be spent liaising with the removal men and making sure that the logistics of the move all goes according to plan. All your boxes and other containers should be placed on an inventory and you should tick off each box one by one as they get loaded onto the removal van making sure that the boxes get loaded onto the van in the correct order. You should give the removal men the directions to your new home and do a final check throughout all of the rooms in your house to make sure that they haven’t forgotten to load anything onto the van. It’s often a good idea to walk around the house with the leading removal man as they are very used to the kinds of typical things that people tend to overlook.
Remember, they carry out removals day in, day out whilst you’re only likely to do this less than a handful of times in your lifetime and, with all the stresses and the ‘million’ other issues which will be floating around in your mind, it’s hardly surprising if you tended to forget something. One of the most common things people will tend to forget is any clocks on the wall. You may have been glancing at them all day from time to time but many people overlook them when it comes to finally getting on the road. Also make sure that you exchange mobile numbers with the removal company’s lead man so that you can get in contact with each other should any unforeseen problems occur on the way between your old house and your new one. Once the van reaches your new home, make sure you also check that all of the boxes and containers have been taken off the van and keep another copy of your inventory for this purpose. You’ll also need to instruct the removal men as to which boxes go in which rooms, alongside details of how and where you want any specific larger items, such as furniture or beds, to be situated.
Thirsty Work
Make sure that you have made provisions for a kettle and other drinks throughout the day for both your family and the removal men. Moving house is extremely thirsty work and keep some snacks handy.
Children and Pets
Before the removal van arrives, make sure that any provisions for young children and any pets have been taken care of if someone else is going to be looking after them elsewhere whilst you get on with the business of the removal. If you’ve not made these kind of provisions and you have relatively young children, situate them with some toys in a quiet corner of the house where they can stay occupied and out of the way. Older children can be used to provide additional help, for example, carrying their own boxes to the van or given other tasks such as making sure that each room has been cleared as boxes are stored onto the van. If pets are going to be present, you may need to reassure them more than usual as both dogs and cats can be particularly vulnerable at this time as their familiarity with their environment will be constantly changing as more and more stuff is packed onto the van. It’s a good idea to feed any pets early on in the day so that they’re less likely to suffer from travel sickness later when it comes to the actually move.
Final Checks
Once you have agreed that everything that is to be packed onto the removal van has been completed, do a final check of each room and don’t just restrict yourself to looking in wardrobes and cupboards. Look around each room and check walls and ceilings too as well as behind doors. It’s amazing how many people forget picture frames, clocks etc. Once you’re sure everything has been cleared, make sure you lock up all of the windows and doors before leaving to take the keys to the estate agents or to the new owners. Also, make sure that you've written down or made a note of your final meter readings for things like gas, electricity and water.
Once the Removal Men Have Unloaded Your Belongings
Once all the boxes and the rest of your belongings have been unloaded into your new home and you have verified everything is OK with the removal men and have given them the all clear that their job is done, the only final thing you need to do on your first evening in your new home is to get something to eat and make the beds – it will have been a long day and no doubt you’ll simply want to get a good night’s sleep. The unpacking can wait until tomorrow.
For more information please visit www.gocompareremovals.co.uk
Wednesday, 3 June 2009
Moving With a Baby
Moving home is stressful enough even at the best of times but if you have a baby in tow it will place even more demands on you. And, even though a baby will seem more oblivious to everything that is going on far more than toddlers might, they will nevertheless pick up upon your vibes as it gets nearer the time to move. The good news, however, is that there are steps you can take to make the transition go smoother and, whilst all of the options outlined here may not be available to you for one reason or another, some of the advice given might help make moving day seem just a little more manageable.
Use a Babysitter if Possible
Obviously, if you’re in a position where it’s not going to be too difficult to pick your baby up once you have settled in to your new home, you should try to arrange to leave them with a grandparent, a trusted friend or relative, or a reputable baby sitter in their home whilst you go about your business of moving the rest of your family from your old home to the new one. Of course, this might not always be practical if you are moving a long distance or overseas but it is the best course of action if it can be achieved. If it’s not possible however, here is some other useful advice.
Planning Your Route
If you are moving a long distance and are driving, then it’s highly likely that baby will be coming with you. Before moving day, you should plan your route carefully and build in some appropriate rest stops along the way. Not only is this important to give you a breather from driving but it also serves a purpose for enabling other small toddlers you might also have travelling with you to get out of the car and stretch their legs too and, in addition, your baby will welcome some fresh air and it will also be a more suitable opportunity for feeding time.
Be Prepared for the Worst
With a little luck, your baby might sleep the whole way through the journey but it’s always best to be prepared for the worst eventualities so, when planning your route, also make a note of where the nearest hospitals are at any given point along the route, in case of emergency. Also, if you think it necessary, it’s useful to have your baby checked out by your GP before you travel to assess its fitness to travel, particularly if it’s an arduous journey ahead and especially if you’re heading overseas where things like making sure vaccinations are up to date will be crucial.
Keeping Baby Happy
Fingers crossed – your baby might decide to sleep for the duration of the trip but, just in case, it’s useful to make a few plans to keep them occupied if they’re awake during the journey. Favourite toys obviously help to keep them amused and, in case they get agitated, it might be useful to record a couple of CDs that might help to soothe them. You could make recordings of their favourite nursery rhymes, you singing, other sounds from the house that soothe them e.g. the sound of the vacuum cleaner or a fan whirring might be familiar sounds that comfort them and though the thought of listening to a CD of a vacuum cleaner in action might be cause for you to tear your hair out, better that then having a screaming, agitated baby all the way through the journey.
Things you should consider taking with on the road could include:
Nappies, changing mat, wet wipes
Baby food, bottles, water
Appropriate snacks
Change of clothes for sudden weather changes or if baby vomits
Plastic bags to store dirty nappies
Push chair, hat and sunscreen if they are a bit older
Toys (lots of them)
First aid kit
Baby friendly CDs
Safety approved car seat Hopefully, many of the precautions and tips here might not be called for and baby might not even wake up until you reach your destination but, as you’ll no doubt be only too aware – it’s better to come prepared than to suffer even more stress because baby gets agitated throughout the entire trip.
For more information please visit www.gocompareremovals.co.uk
Use a Babysitter if Possible
Obviously, if you’re in a position where it’s not going to be too difficult to pick your baby up once you have settled in to your new home, you should try to arrange to leave them with a grandparent, a trusted friend or relative, or a reputable baby sitter in their home whilst you go about your business of moving the rest of your family from your old home to the new one. Of course, this might not always be practical if you are moving a long distance or overseas but it is the best course of action if it can be achieved. If it’s not possible however, here is some other useful advice.
Planning Your Route
If you are moving a long distance and are driving, then it’s highly likely that baby will be coming with you. Before moving day, you should plan your route carefully and build in some appropriate rest stops along the way. Not only is this important to give you a breather from driving but it also serves a purpose for enabling other small toddlers you might also have travelling with you to get out of the car and stretch their legs too and, in addition, your baby will welcome some fresh air and it will also be a more suitable opportunity for feeding time.
Be Prepared for the Worst
With a little luck, your baby might sleep the whole way through the journey but it’s always best to be prepared for the worst eventualities so, when planning your route, also make a note of where the nearest hospitals are at any given point along the route, in case of emergency. Also, if you think it necessary, it’s useful to have your baby checked out by your GP before you travel to assess its fitness to travel, particularly if it’s an arduous journey ahead and especially if you’re heading overseas where things like making sure vaccinations are up to date will be crucial.
Keeping Baby Happy
Fingers crossed – your baby might decide to sleep for the duration of the trip but, just in case, it’s useful to make a few plans to keep them occupied if they’re awake during the journey. Favourite toys obviously help to keep them amused and, in case they get agitated, it might be useful to record a couple of CDs that might help to soothe them. You could make recordings of their favourite nursery rhymes, you singing, other sounds from the house that soothe them e.g. the sound of the vacuum cleaner or a fan whirring might be familiar sounds that comfort them and though the thought of listening to a CD of a vacuum cleaner in action might be cause for you to tear your hair out, better that then having a screaming, agitated baby all the way through the journey.
Things you should consider taking with on the road could include:
Nappies, changing mat, wet wipes
Baby food, bottles, water
Appropriate snacks
Change of clothes for sudden weather changes or if baby vomits
Plastic bags to store dirty nappies
Push chair, hat and sunscreen if they are a bit older
Toys (lots of them)
First aid kit
Baby friendly CDs
Safety approved car seat Hopefully, many of the precautions and tips here might not be called for and baby might not even wake up until you reach your destination but, as you’ll no doubt be only too aware – it’s better to come prepared than to suffer even more stress because baby gets agitated throughout the entire trip.
For more information please visit www.gocompareremovals.co.uk
Monday, 1 June 2009
What Not to Pack
As well as being well organised and knowing just how to pack when you’re moving home it’s equally important to know what not to pack. Whilst some items you shouldn’t pack might seem obvious and only common sense, it’s important to realise that some removal firms will simply forbid you to carry specific items on board one of their vehicles because of safety implications that might pose a threat, whilst other items should either be left behind or carried upon your person or at least in your vehicle for safe-keeping.
Hazardous Materials
Many removal companies prohibit certain items from being carried on board their vans. These can include paints, aerosols, gas canisters, fertiliser and other hazardous and flammable materials. You should pay particular attention to items that you’d usually find inside your garage or shed. Many chemical compounds and flammable materials are stored in sheds or garages and, if you’re in any doubt about any particular item similar to those mentioned above, it’s crucial that you double check with the removal firm to see whether it’s permitted or not. Better still, why not eliminate the risk and simply give these items to a neighbour or somebody else who may be able to make use of them or dispose of them in the correct manner and buy replacements when you’ve settled into your new home
Perishable Items and Frozen Goods
It’s not simply a few pieces of fruit, your favourite cactus plant or last week’s lettuce that we’re talking about here, ‘perishable’ items cover any plants, food or even animals – i.e. things that can be easily damaged, spoil or even die. So, no, your dog Fido can’t travel in the back of the van either! It’s not so much that you’ll be punished if a bag of apples has been thrown in to the back of the van by mistake. It’s more a case of the removal company’s liability and insurance coverage. So, say for example, a carton of eggs or some frozen fish somehow managed to find their way into a removal van and the eggs broke all over some furniture or the frozen fish was left in the freezer, defrosted and damaged the freezer lining, you wouldn’t be covered by the firm’s insurance policy so it’s better to be safe than sorry and simply give these kinds of items away or dispose of them before you travel – not your dog obviously!
With any animals you plan to take, you must take them in your own vehicle and not in the removal van. However, excluding your pets, there are some companies who will allow perishables onto the van as long as they are packed properly and the journey is relatively short. Speak to your removal company if you need to know more about this. For example, if you’re a keen cultivator of plants, this will be something that is highly relevant to you.
High Value Items
In considering items of ‘high value’, this does not necessarily equate to items which are worth a lot in monetary terms but often includes items which have a great sentimental value or which cannot be replaced if lost or damaged or are difficult to replace. So, here’s a list of items which you should carry with you on your person or in your own vehicle as opposed to the removal company’s.
- Personal files and documents – e.g. passport, birth certificate, wills, insurance papers, address books, diaries, flight tickets
- Photographs and photo albums
- Car keys, house keys, safe keys
- Tax records, deeds
- Collections e.g. stamps, coins, valuable artworks etc
- Personal letters
- Computer software and back-up disks and drives
- Medicine
- Jewellery
The items in the list above (with the exception of jewellery unless adequate insurance is in place) can be put onto the removal van but it is far safer to carry these upon your person as certain items can be irreplaceable or can cause you a lot of inconvenience if they go missing and it’s better to be safe than sorry.
For more information please visit www.gocompareremovals.co.uk
Hazardous Materials
Many removal companies prohibit certain items from being carried on board their vans. These can include paints, aerosols, gas canisters, fertiliser and other hazardous and flammable materials. You should pay particular attention to items that you’d usually find inside your garage or shed. Many chemical compounds and flammable materials are stored in sheds or garages and, if you’re in any doubt about any particular item similar to those mentioned above, it’s crucial that you double check with the removal firm to see whether it’s permitted or not. Better still, why not eliminate the risk and simply give these items to a neighbour or somebody else who may be able to make use of them or dispose of them in the correct manner and buy replacements when you’ve settled into your new home
Perishable Items and Frozen Goods
It’s not simply a few pieces of fruit, your favourite cactus plant or last week’s lettuce that we’re talking about here, ‘perishable’ items cover any plants, food or even animals – i.e. things that can be easily damaged, spoil or even die. So, no, your dog Fido can’t travel in the back of the van either! It’s not so much that you’ll be punished if a bag of apples has been thrown in to the back of the van by mistake. It’s more a case of the removal company’s liability and insurance coverage. So, say for example, a carton of eggs or some frozen fish somehow managed to find their way into a removal van and the eggs broke all over some furniture or the frozen fish was left in the freezer, defrosted and damaged the freezer lining, you wouldn’t be covered by the firm’s insurance policy so it’s better to be safe than sorry and simply give these kinds of items away or dispose of them before you travel – not your dog obviously!
With any animals you plan to take, you must take them in your own vehicle and not in the removal van. However, excluding your pets, there are some companies who will allow perishables onto the van as long as they are packed properly and the journey is relatively short. Speak to your removal company if you need to know more about this. For example, if you’re a keen cultivator of plants, this will be something that is highly relevant to you.
High Value Items
In considering items of ‘high value’, this does not necessarily equate to items which are worth a lot in monetary terms but often includes items which have a great sentimental value or which cannot be replaced if lost or damaged or are difficult to replace. So, here’s a list of items which you should carry with you on your person or in your own vehicle as opposed to the removal company’s.
- Personal files and documents – e.g. passport, birth certificate, wills, insurance papers, address books, diaries, flight tickets
- Photographs and photo albums
- Car keys, house keys, safe keys
- Tax records, deeds
- Collections e.g. stamps, coins, valuable artworks etc
- Personal letters
- Computer software and back-up disks and drives
- Medicine
- Jewellery
The items in the list above (with the exception of jewellery unless adequate insurance is in place) can be put onto the removal van but it is far safer to carry these upon your person as certain items can be irreplaceable or can cause you a lot of inconvenience if they go missing and it’s better to be safe than sorry.
For more information please visit www.gocompareremovals.co.uk
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
