✅ Create an inventory, pack efficiently, and label boxes clearly.
✅ Disassemble furniture and store small parts securely.
✅ Arrange parking in advance for the moving van.
✅ Keep essential items handy and conduct a final walkthrough.
✅ Inspect your belongings and double-check the moving van.
Moving to a new home or office? Proper preparation is key to ensuring a stress-free and efficient moving day. Follow this step-by-step guide to get everything ready before our London Man Van team arrives.
✅ Create a Create Inventory List of all items being moved to keep track of your belongings.
✅ Take photos of valuable or fragile items before the move for documentation.
✅ Report any damage to our team before they leave the delivery location.
❗ We are not responsible for unreported damages once the team has left.
✅ Pack all loose items securely in boxes and seal them with strong packing tape.
✅ DO NOT overload boxes – keep each box under 20kg for safe lifting.
✅ Ensure box bottoms are securely taped to prevent breakage.
✅ Label each box clearly with contents and the room it belongs to.
✅ Fragile items should be wrapped in bubble wrap and marked “FRAGILE”.
✅ Disassemble large furniture before our arrival to save time. If you need assistance, let us know in advance.
✅ Use plastic covers for sofas & mattresses for extra protection.
✅ Secure screws, bolts, and small parts in labeled bags and attach them to the furniture.
✅ Ensure our team has easy access to your property. Remove any obstacles.
✅ Reserve a parking space as close as possible to your home.
✅ If a parking permit is required, arrange it in advance.
✅ For apartments, check if a lift is available or inform us about stair access.
✅ Walk through your entire home before our team departs to confirm nothing is left behind.
✅ Double-check all rooms, cupboards, and storage areas for forgotten items.
✅ Once our team leaves, we are not responsible for the items left behind.
✅ Inspect the condition of all your belongings before the movers leave.
✅ If there is any damage, report it immediately to our team or office.
✅ ❗ We do not accept complaints after the moving team has left the delivery location.
✅ Before our team leaves, check the van to ensure no items have been left inside.
✅ ❗ We do not accept complaints after the moving team has left the delivery location.
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