Countdown to moving house
Hooray! You’ve just accepted an offer on your house – congratulations! But now the hard work begins, and where do you start? Having a whole house to pack and a move to organise can feel a bit daunting, but we’re here to help you prepare for a smooth house move. When is it a good idea to start getting quotes for a removal? Most removals companies will ask for 4-6 weeks before completion so that they have time to prepare materials for packing and make sure an appropriate vehicle is available for your moving day, but as much notice as possible once you have a guaranteed completion date is always appreciated. It’s probably a good idea to start putting feelers out soon after you have accepted an offer so that you can get an idea of the dates the company is going to be available. On average in the UK it takes 13-16 weeks to completely move house from accepting an offer so this gives you plenty of time to find and book a removals company. You will also need to decide what kind of package you are looking for. Here at Pitmans we offer a wide range of services…