Moving day, regardless of how well planned you think you are will most likely be described as “organised chaos”. This is natural as you and your family will be in a state of flux, hovering between two houses with all of your beloved belongings packed up and 101 things to remember. Thankfully if you’ve chosen the right York removal company the day will veer more towards organised than anything else.

It always helps to know what to expect on the day of your York removal.

On the day of your removal the York removal firm will arrive on time, load up and set off to arrive at the new property by the agreed time. It is as simple as that. There are many things to remember on moving day though so this checklist will hopefully ensure that the move is as easy as possible on all parties.

• Ensure that you all have a good sleep the night before and a hardy breakfast planned. Moving day is always a long one, whether you are moving around the corner or across the country.
• Make sure that everyone knows what their responsibilities are and that they have everything they need to carry out allotted tasks.
• Ensure that there is adequate parking space both at your new property and your old one for the movers to get as close to the building as possible. Telling neighbours on both ends where possible what day you will be moving and explaining that there will be additional cars, a removal van and more on the road will hopefully make finding space for all vehicles easier.
• Have an essentials box packed. This will have the flask of tea or coffee, biscuits, loo rolls and anything else you might need on move day while in your old house, the new house and in-between. Make it clear to the movers that this box is not to be placed in the van.
• Similarly ensure that your most precious paperwork, your house deeds, your birth certificates, insurance documents and the like are properly packaged up together and placed in a safe place. Nominate someone trustworthy to be responsible for watching over this box so that nothing is lost or put into the removal van by mistake. Most people choose the keep this box with them in their own vehicles so they have everything they need to hand.
• Check that you have all keys collected up from the old house, know where to drop these off or have someone collect them while ensuring that you have all keys for the new property so no-one is left standing around.
• Have a pen and some paper handy so that you may record meter readings at both properties when leaving and arriving. Switch the water off if necessary before leaving the old house and ensure all doors and windows are secured, everything has been collected and the place is clean and tidy. Some people arrange for cleaners to attend a property after moving to give everything a thorough clean while they are busy settling into their new home.
• Have cash ready for purchasing any extra supplies, snacks and for any other on-the-spot expenses that crop up. Not only will this save rushing to the cash machines or trusting someone else with your pin number, it will also help you keep an eye on your moving costs.

If you know that all of this has to be done, arranged and sorted you’ll know what to expect on moving day. Say your goodbyes to friends and neighbours the day before, saving time and tears on moving day and confirm in advance the timings with your removal team.

The beauty of using a professional firm is that they are the moving experts and will help you any way they can to ensure your move experience is as streamlined and as painless for you as possible.