Moving Made Easy with Johnstone’s Removals
Moving House Guide
Moving house can involve a lot of planning, from organising your belongings and arranging removals to packing your home and preparing for moving day. Our moving house guide provides practical tips and advice to help you plan your move, stay organised and make the process as straightforward as possible.
Whether you’re moving locally in Salisbury, relocating elsewhere in Wiltshire, moving across the UK or planning an international move, you’ll find useful advice covering everything from planning and packing to moving day and storage.
Planning
Your House Move
A well-planned move can make the whole process easier to manage. Once your moving date is confirmed, there are several practical arrangements to consider, from booking your removal company to deciding what needs to be packed, moved or stored. Starting early gives you more time to organise everything without having to rush in the days leading up to your move.
Choose Your Moving Date
Your moving date will determine when you need to arrange your removals, packing and other practical details. Where possible, give yourself plenty of time to prepare and consider any commitments that could affect your moving day.
Book Your Removal Company
Once you know your moving date, arrange your removal company as early as possible, particularly if you are moving during a busy period.
Johnstone’s Removals provides domestic removals from Salisbury for local and nationwide moves, as well as international removals for customers moving overseas.
Plan for Specialist Items
If you have large, fragile or valuable belongings such as pianos, antiques or artwork, consider how these will be moved before moving day. Let your removal company know about any items that may require specialist handling so the appropriate arrangements can be made in advance.
Consider Packing and Storage
Think about how much help you need with your move. You may choose to pack everything yourself, use a professional packing service or arrange a combination of the two. If there is a gap between leaving your current property and moving into your new home, storage can also provide a useful temporary solution.
Planning Your House Move Checklist
A Few Weeks
Before Your Move
☐ Start packing non-essential belongings
☐ Clearly label boxes with their contents and destination room
☐ Set aside important documents and valuables
☐ Arrange specialist handling for items such as pianos, antiques or artwork
☐ Dismantle any furniture that needs to be taken apart, or arrange this with your removal company
☐ Confirm access and parking arrangements at your current and new property
☐ Prepare an essentials bag or box for your first night
☐ Make sure appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers are ready to be disconnected
Before
Moving Day
☐ Start packing non-essential belongings
☐ Clearly label boxes with their contents and destination room
☐ Set aside important documents and valuables
☐ Arrange specialist handling for items such as pianos, antiques or artwork
☐ Dismantle any furniture that needs to be taken apart, or arrange this with your removal company
☐ Confirm access and parking arrangements at your current and new property
☐ Prepare an essentials bag or box for your first night
☐ Make sure appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers are ready to be disconnected
What
to Expect on
Moving Day
Moving day can feel like a big undertaking, but with Johnstone’s Removals, our experienced team is there to help keep everything running smoothly. From carefully loading your belongings to getting them safely into your new home, we take care of the practical side of your move so you can focus on settling in.
Careful Loading and Handling
Our experienced removal team will carefully load your furniture, boxes and belongings, taking particular care with fragile, valuable and specialist items. We can also dismantle furniture where required, helping make larger items easier to move safely.
Safe Transportation
Once everything has been loaded, your belongings are securely transported to your new property. Whether you’re moving locally in Salisbury, elsewhere in the UK or overseas, Johnstone’s has the experience to manage your move from start to finish.
Unloading at Your New Home
If On arrival, our team will unload your belongings and help move them into your new property. Furniture can also be reassembled where required, helping you get your new home back in order without having to tackle everything yourself.
A Professional and Friendly Team
Our customers regularly praise the Johnstone’s team for being professional, efficient, friendly and careful with their belongings. Reviews describe moves as smooth and well organised, with our team helping to make what can be a stressful day feel much easier.
When Things Don’t Go to Plan
Not every move goes exactly as expected. Delays, access issues or unexpected problems can arise, which is why having an experienced removal team matters. Johnstone’s has helped customers overcome problems and changing circumstances throughout their moves, always working to find a practical solution.
Moving Day Checklist
Moving Day
☐ Keep keys, important documents and valuables with you
☐ Keep your moving day essentials somewhere easily accessible
☐ Make sure the removal team can access the property
☐ Keep driveways, entrances and pathways clear
☐ Make sure any items that are not being moved are clearly identified
☐ Check cupboards, wardrobes, loft spaces, sheds and garages before leaving
☐ Take final meter readings at your old property
☐ Check all windows and doors are closed and secure
☐ Leave any keys, instructions or information needed for the new occupants
☐ Take meter readings at your new property
☐ Check that the removal team knows where larger furniture and boxes should go
☐ Keep essentials such as toiletries, chargers, medication and a change of clothes close at hand
☐ Do a final walk-through of your old property before handing over the keys
☐ Once unloaded, check that your belongings have arrived safely and that everything is accounted for
Post-Moving Day
☐ Check that all your belongings have been delivered
☐ Check furniture and boxes for any damage
☐ Make sure essential appliances and utilities are working
☐ Locate your stopcock, fuse box and other important controls
☐ Check your heating and hot water are working
☐ Unpack your essentials and anything you need immediately
☐ Unpack room by room to keep things manageable
☐ Update your address with any remaining organisations or services
☐ Register with local services if required
☐ Check that doors and windows are secure
☐ Locate and safely store your new property documents and keys
☐ Break down and recycle unwanted packing materials
☐ Arrange collection or disposal of anything you no longer need
☐ If you have belongings in storage, arrange collection or delivery when you’re ready
☐ Take some time to settle in and enjoy your new home
Contact Johnstone’s Removals for a Hassle-Free Move
At Johnstone’s Removals, we pride ourselves on offering a friendly and professional domestic removals service that takes the stress out of moving home. Whether you’re moving locally or across the UK, we’re here to help.
Get in touch today for a FREE no-obligation quote and discover how we can make your move stress-free.