When the van pulls up, you do not need to have every answer ready. A quick access check and a simple room plan will help the day settle into a rhythm.
Have the details ready when the van arrives
Have the best contact number for the driver to use, along with parking instructions or building access information. If the address is difficult to spot, arrange to meet the driver somewhere visible or send a clear landmark in advance. Walk the route from the vehicle to the door before carrying begins.
Keep the loading route clear
Move cars, bins and garden items where you can, and keep children and pets away from the loading area. If access is different from the original plan, say so early.
Use a room plan at the new home
A label on the box and a name on the door are often all the guidance the team needs. Keep boxes that need your attention in one place so they do not interrupt the main flow.
Finish with a final check
Before leaving the old home, check cupboards, loft spaces, sheds and behind doors, take final meter readings and confirm the keys are accounted for. After unloading at the new home, check the delivered belongings and rooms, then confirm the van is empty.
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