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Here’s why you really need removals near me
An expanded testimonial from Liam – one of our recent clients.
I’ve just bought my home, contracts have been exchanged, and time is ticking down to the big day. I’m going to show you how removals near me didn’t move me to tears.
Time for some background.
I’m about to move out of my four-bedroom home. Moving home doesn’t have to be stressful and scary. There is an easier way involving removals near me that weren’t even on my radar!
So, here I was, in the woes of moving. Both mine and my partner’s accounts weren’t particularly well organised . . .
Let’s just say we like to fly by the seat of our pants! We’re a bit chaotic at that best of times, and with three kids in tow, I knew there would be a fair bit of moving involved. I had opted to hire a seven and a half tonner and was going to drive that myself . . . and pack it myself . . . and unpack it . . . and shift the kids . . . and the animals as well.
One thing that made life a lot easier was searching for removals near me.
Along with your stamp duty and solicitor fees, it’s well worth factoring in the cost of removals near me when you buy a new home. For me, it helped ease the pressure on the big day. We set aside around £700 to move the contents of a two-bed property up to 10 miles around. We estimated it would cost £900 for a three bed and approximately £1,050 for a four-bed home to the same distance. The removals near me even offered to help pack for around £300.
Some simple tips that the top removals near me swear by
Here’s some advice that the experts at Pitman’s have parted with.
1. Got any suggestions for packing the boxes?
We use special packing materials. Things like white paper, tissue paper, bubble wrap, but when we wrap something up, we wrap them very carefully. All the packing material we use absorbs the shock when something’s moved. The key to it all is to ensure that the box is full. As soon as you have a gap in the box, something can move around, and it can get broken.
2. How do you keep track of everything?
If you take something apart, make sure you keep all the bits together. Otherwise, you’ll get there, and the leg of your table will be missing the screws. For any successful move, it’s so important to plan. You probably don’t realize how much stuff you’ve accumulated over the years! We suggest you declutter and throw out things you won’t need in your new home.
3. Are there anything’s I might overlook?
Make sure you’ve let all your utility companies know your moving date. Royal Mail can redirect your post for up to 12 months after you’ve moved. We also suggest numbering your boxes and indicating what goes where in your new place via a numbered copy of the floor plan. Share this with your removals company, and unpacking will be a breeze as they’ll know which box goes in which room.
4. What happens with my valuables?
Now, for those smaller but by no means less important items, removals near me don’t think it’s fair to ask them to be responsible. Anything like your passports, your credit cards or any cash, jewellery or heirlooms – you know those really important things – put them in a safe place. Either keep them in a backpack and keep them with you at all times, take them to a friend’s or put them in your car. Just make sure you don’t leave these valuables in your old house!
5. How do you get through the day?
Remember, moving day can be exhausting – no matter how well you’ve prepared. We recommend packing a box of essentials that will get you through your moving day. Some snacks, some tea, some coffee, maybe some teaspoons? Things like this or a meal that you can heat that night – anything. So long as it helps ease the day’s pressures because you will get thirsty, you will get hungry, and you will get knackered!
6. Is this a family affair?
If – like me – you’ve got kids, then they should play at a friend or family member’s home for the day. Likewise, pets. However, there are a few more things to remember to keep your furry friend happy. Ensure your dog’s bedding and toys are one of the last things to pack. Having something familiar will keep them calm during the move. Update their microchip with your new address and attach a new tag in case they make a break for it on moving day. Then, once you’ve moved, DON’T wash your pet’s bedding for a few weeks, so they have some familiar smells in your new home.
7. What if nothing works?
With the last few items going into the van, it’s almost time to make your move. When you arrive at your new property, check everything is in working order first. Ensure you know how the boiler and thermostat work or you may face a chilly first night in your new home. Locate where the water stopcock is in case there’s an unexpected leak and get to know the fuse panel – in case you’re suddenly left in the dark!
8. Any parting words?
Once your furniture has arrived at your new home with the boxes taken to the right rooms, you’re nearly done. However, after the stress of a big move, we think it’s important to reward yourself for a job well done – be it a glass of bubbly or the inaugural takeaway. Housewarming treats are the best part of what can be a chaotic process, but with removals near me, we can make it run pretty smoothly.
Okay, so here’s a good checklist for you to get ahead with removals near me . . .
The devil’s in the details!
– Ensure your utilities are sorted before you move
– A careful hour’s prepping can save 5 hours unpacking
– Remember your essentials as well as your security box
– Use marked floor plans, marker pens, stickers and more.
Poole Removals near me offer . . .
– Domestic Removals
– Commercial Removals
– Container Storage
– Packing Services
– And much more
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No matter whether you’re looking for residential or commercial removals or storage, you can count on Pitmans. Based in Blandford, Pitmans offers door-to-door removal services across the UK. We also provide short and long-term container storage at our Blandford and Shillingstone depots. So, if you ever find yourself in a bit of a jam, keep us in mind. Want to know what our customers think of our service? Take a look at our Google Reviews Page.
Our website is full of tips to help you on your moving day. However, if you require further advice from the best removals near me, please do not hesitate to contact us:
📞 | 01258 858564
📧 | info@pitmansremovals.co.uk
📌 | Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7UZ
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Queens Platinum Jubilee celebrations 2nd to 5th June 2022
Monday 30th May to Sunday 5th June Spot The Oddity – shops and businesses throughout Blandford will be taking part in this event. Free Parking On Thursday 2nd June, Saturday 4th June and Sunday 5th June in Marsh & Ham, Station Court, Church Lane, Eagle House Gardens and Langton Road car parks. Time limits still apply. Thursday 2nd June Music Event and Beacon Lighting at the Railway Arches, 2pm – 10pm The Jubilee Beacons is one of the official events of the Platinum Jubilee in 2022 as part of an extended bank holiday, from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June. Thousands of beacons will be lit by communities, charities and different groups throughout the regions of the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories. Blandford Forum is taking part and the Beacon will be lit at the Railway Arches, Langton Meadows. Live music from The Mangledwurzels, Dirty Little Habit, EchoHead and Loose Connections. Friday 3rd June Thanksgiving Service at the Railway Arches, Langton Meadows at 10am Exhibition in the Corn Exchange – ‘Blandford during the Reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II’, 10am to 5pm Saturday 4th June Treasure Hunt in Woodhouse Gardens, 10am to 1pm Exhibition in…
We Don’t Just Do Removals
Did you know that here at Pitmans Removals & Storage in Blandford we also offer packing supplies for sale. Sometimes all you need are the boxes, or the bubble wrap and you just need to securely move a few items. Our experience in the removals industry means we can advise you on the best packaging for the job and hold most items in stock at our main depot in Blandford. So if you need some boxes, bubble wrap, packaging tape or any other packing supplies please do not hesitate to contact us by calling 01258 858564 or email us at info@pitmansremovals.co.uk.
Another Busy Week of Removals in Dorset
It was another busy week for us here at Pitmans Removals with several moves within Dorset. Ity felt like we visited most towns this week with our teams out on the road helping our clients move to and from places such as Blandford, Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton and Dorchester. We also did a couple of part-loads which we delivered to Poole and Bournemouth which we picked up whilst on our way back from a house move where the client relocated further North. We love weeks like this where we get to go to lots of different areas throughout Dorset and work with so many lovely clients. Next week is looking just as busy with a few movies we will be putting into our storage facility in Blandford Forum so that the clients can keep the sale of their house moving. If you need any removal services in or around Blandford Forum then please do not hesitate to contact us here at Pitmans Removals and we will be more than happy to help.
Multi Drop Across UK
We have recently been employed to do a removal to collect belongings from our hometown of Blandford in Dorset and deliver to Four different addresses throughout the UK in Newark, Bradford, Sheffield and Newcastle upon Tyne all for the same family due to a family bereavement.
3 Bedroom Removal From Wool
Today we have moved a three bedroom house from Wool. The owner packed their belongings which we have then moved into storage in Blandford. They moved out of their home to avoid losing the sale of there house.
Small Removal From Ross on Wye, Shropshire
Although we are based in Blandford Forum in Dorset our removals take us all throughout the UK. This week we have been to Ross on Wye in Shropshire where we collected some small part loads which we transported back to two different drop offs in Blandford.
Removal in to Storage and Onwards
We moved a client from his temporary flat in Blandford, Dorset to his new house along with the rest of his effects from store. He had purchased a new house and wanted to decorate and lay new carpets before moving in. This removal was collected from a four bedroom house in Blandford with a full packing service and stored just before Christmas last year.
Removals in Sturminster Newton
Although we are based in Blandford Forum we are one of Dorset’s leading removals specialists and are often moving families to and from Sturminster Newton. Our team is always happy to help and we offer a complete door to door service and can also supply all of the boxes and packing materials you need to get your possessions safely to your new home in Stur Newton. Storage for Moving to Sturminster Newton Another advantage of us being based so closely to Sturminster Newton is that we offer storage facilities so if you need to store your items between moves then we can keep them safe in our secure container storage. Get a Free Quote If you would like a free quote for us to move you from or to Sturminster Newton in Dorset then please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help. You can call us on 01258 858564, email info@pitmansremovals.co.uk or complete the form below: [contact-form-7 id=”4772″ title=”Town Contact Form”]
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