Moving Tips

Moving company Direct is happy to think along with you. Moving causes a lot of stress and chaos in the house. That is why we have Moving company The most important points have been listed for you right away. This way we hope that you will not forget anything and that you will have a successful move!

Before the move

01.A major cleaning of your new home
02. Replace the locks of your new home
03.Check whether the new home is adequately protected against burglary
04.Pack everything you won't need in the coming days
05.Remove any old carpeting
06.Pack crockery, cutlery and glassware, but keep the bare essentials close at hand
07. Have extra keys made for your new home
08. Secure the drum protection of the washing machine and dryer, as well as the hard drive of the computer
09. Turn off the power to the refrigerator, defrost it and clean it
10.Disassemble furniture that can be dismantled. Mark the parts!
11. Packing the last bits and pieces
12.Always arrange moving boxes, we can help you with this if necessary. Provide special boxes or materials for vulnerable equipment such as computers and stereos
13. Make sure that the telephone connection at your new address is already arranged on the day of the move
14. Order the municipal guide of your new place of residence if applicable
15.Ask your employer about relocation allowances/subsidies and possible tax deductions for relocation costs
16. Please allow for delivery times. If you are purchasing items for the new home
17.Call in the help of a professional in good time for any renovations that you cannot or do not want to carry out yourself
18. Notify your insurance company(ies) of your move to adjust policies
19.Ask the energy company about the connection and disconnection of gas, electricity and water
20.Report your move to all authorities where necessary
21.Start packing items that you do not need immediately now and in the new house

Moving day

01.Disconnect gas and electricity in the old home and record the meter readings
02. Put all items in the right place as much as possible
03.You provide a suitable/safe parking space for the moving van at all addresses involved
04.You make sure that your belongings are ready to be moved. (no loose items. everything in moving boxes or closed bags)
05.Only connect the power for the refrigerator and freezer in the new home after 24 hours
06.Don't forget the drum protection of the washing machine!

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