Though moving to a new house might seem a gigantic task, it all comes to organization and small details.
Therefore, you should begin to program your removal with 30 days of anticipation. You will be surprised with how easy the process will go.
In order to help you, Urbanos has organized the following checklist:
CHECKLIST
4 to 6 weeks before the removal
1. Organize an inventory. Decide what you are going to move;
2. Request the budget for the removal of your house. Contact-us! Urbanos places at your disposal experienced technicians to help you find the best solution for your case;
3.Decide what to do with the assets you are not going to take. You can donate them to charity or store them. We possess a Self Storage service. Contact us!
4. Acquire packing materials. We have packing kits at your disposal. Contact us!
5.Be sure to change certain services such as newspaper subscriptions, electricity, gas, Cable TV, telephone, etc;
6. Use the Transfer service provided by CTT to redirect correspondence. Contact them at www.ctt.pt , or transfer@ctt.pt;
A week before the removal
1. Try to empty all frozen food from your freezer or refrigerator. Defrost the refrigerator or freezer and store the food elsewhere;
2. Remove the fuel from lawn mowers, motorcycles and other equipments;
3. Send tapestry, curtains, eiderdowns, etc. to the laundry.
4. Be sure to have the new house fully cleaned on the day before the removal.
On the removal day
Check if the new house is clean and in conditions to begin the removal process;
Remember to have in hand what you need during the removal day:
- Documents of the new house;
- Access codes to enter the building;
- Garage door remote control;
- At least two sets of keys for the new house;
Verify if you have the removal inventory.
Before you vacate the old house, be sure you did not forget to:
- Close all windows;
- Empty all cabinets;
- Empty the storage rooms;
- Turn off all lights;
- Turn off the water and gas meter;
- Lock the door;
- And if you are leaving furniture or other equipment for the new owner, check if everything is as agreed.
If you are not taking the refrigerator or freezer, leave it open to avoid molds or smells.
Don’t forget…
You have to change the address on the following documents: identity card, drivers license, vehicle title deed, poll card, passport, taxpayer identification card, etc.
In case you are reading this text but you don’t have the time to follow this checklist, Urbanos has the right solution for you. You can contact us immediately and ask for our Self-Removal service. Vehicles, human resources, packing material kits, etc. Whatever you decide, we provide the right solution!
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