A2B Removals and Storage

Using A2B Removals and Storage will ensure that your move is successful and stress-free. However, there are a few things that you can do to make your move easier:

a month before you move

• Arrange and confirm your removal date as far in advance as possible
• Prepare a list of fixtures you are leaving

up to three weeks ahead

• Sort out the contents of your garage
• Organise suitable transport for your pets or someone to look after them on the day

up to two weeks ahead

• Dismantle self-assembly furniture, unless we have agreed to do this for you
• Arrange for professional disconnection of kitchen appliances, including your washing machine so that the drum is secured
• Arrange to have the gas, electricity, telephone and water meters read
• Start running down freezers. Manufacturers and the Trade Association advise against moving freezers in a full or frozen state. If, however, you require that yours be moved with food inside, wrap contents in newspapers, boxes or trays to facilitate handling. (Please note freezers in this condition will be moved at your own risk)
• Clear the loft unless we have agreed to do so
• Dismantle sheds, greenhouses etc., unless we have agreed to do this for you
• Drain fuel from lawnmowers/motor cycles
• Remove any fixtures and fittings you are taking.
• If appropriate, arrange for your children to be looked after
• Fabrics that are being store will benefit from anti-moth treatment
• If you are moving in or out of a block of flats, arrange to have use of the manual override key or priority use of the lift

the day before your move

• Have TV aerials or satellite dishes taken down if they are part of the move
• Disconnect any light fittings you are taking
• Seal packets and tighten jars of food
• Defrost refrigerator and deep freeze. (If you do not intend to empty the freezer, please read our earlier advice)
• Prepare plants for transit
• Chests of drawers may be left full depending on the make of the furniture
• Set aside an area marked "do not move" for coats, handbags, kettle, snacks, tools and cleaning materials
• Arrange separate transportation for any dangerous substances

on the day of your move

• Lock your valuables somewhere safe and carry them personally to your new home
• If requested, we will take up fitted carpets and lay them on the floors of your new home
• If your possessions are being stored, remember to retain important items - passport, driving licence, etc. Do not put perishable or flammable items in storage
• Before the removal van departs, check nothing has been forgotten. Responsibility is yours to see nothing is moved in error
• Ensure that our crew has directions to your new property and a phone number to contact you. Agree a time of arrival
• Arrive at your new property, with the keys, before the removal van
• Label all rooms and direct the crew to position furniture and effects