Spreading a move over time lowers stress. The calendar below is built for a 3-bedroom flat; shorten the periods for smaller homes.
4 weeks before
- Book a survey and tie the written quote to a contract.
- Sort out things you no longer use; donate or sell them.
- Tell your building management about the elevator and parking reservation at the new home.
2 weeks before
- Start electricity, water, gas and internet transfer requests.
- Notify your bank, insurer and courier accounts of the address change.
- Begin boxing off-season clothes and books.
1 week before
- Set aside valuables, documents and medicines in a separate bag you carry yourself.
- Plan defrosting and draining times for the washing machine and fridge (switch the fridge off at least 12 hours ahead).
- Compare furniture dimensions with door and elevator widths.
Moving day
- Check the inventory list with the crew leader and sign it.
- State at the door which box goes to which room in the new home.
- If you suspect damage, take photos at delivery and have it noted in the report.
After the move
- Try to unpack boxes within three days; you can return packaging waste to us.
- Submit any damage claim in writing within the period stated in the contract.