Don’t Do These 7 Things on Moving Day – What Your Removal Company Wants You to Know
“I didn’t think it’d be that much stuff.”
We hear that almost every week.
Here’s the truth: when it comes to moving house, it’s not the lifting that causes problems – it’s the unknowns. And your removal company? They see it all, and they wish you knew this stuff before the van ever left the depot.
Whether you’re moving across Swindon or heading out to the coast, these are the brutal facts that can make or break your move.
Why an Accurate Inventory Can Save the Whole Day
Look, we get it. You’ve got a lot on your plate. But if there’s one thing you take seriously before moving day, let it be this.
A detailed inventory = less guesswork, fewer delays, and no panic packing.
If you tell your removal company you’ve got “just a few bits,” and we arrive to find an entire loft and shed untouched, it puts the whole schedule at risk.
✅ Pro Tip:
- Create a room-by-room list
- Be honest about the amount
- Send photos if you’re unsure
🔗 Check our Packing Services – we’ll help box it all up properly. Or Check out our packing tips
Poor Parking = Painful Delays
Swindon’s streets aren’t always the easiest.
Blocked drives, permit zones, and double yellows are logistical nightmares for a removal company trying to work fast.
If we can’t get near your door, everything takes twice as long.
✅ Do this:
- Reserve parking if possible
- Inform your council (if required)
- Move your own car out of the way early
🔗 Need help with the details? See our article on Parking dispensations. Our Contact Page is where you can sort that stuff.
The Right Way to Label Your Boxes
We’ve seen it all – from boxes labelled “misc” to boxes with nothing at all.
Here’s how to label like a pro:
Bad:
“Stuff” or “Kitchen?”
Better:
“KITCHEN – Plates + mugs (fragile)”
“BEDROOM 1 – clothes”
✅ Use big, bold letters
✅ Label on the side and the top
✅ Colour code by room
Why? Because your removal company wants to place boxes where they belong – not stack them in the hall.
“Just a Few Boxes” Is a Red Flag 🚩
You know the phrase “death by a thousand cuts?” That’s what “just a few boxes” can do to your schedule.
When we’re told there’s only a few, but we end up carrying 40 boxes from a second-floor flat with no lift… yeah, things run late.
✅ Be transparent. Your removal company isn’t here to judge. We’re here to plan. See our Tips on labelling Boxes
Helping Helps… But Can Also Get in the Way
We get it – you want to pitch in. But often, the best help is just giving us space to move.
If you want to be useful:
- Keep kids and pets out the way
- Show us the layout of the new home
- Be available to answer questions quickly
✅ Let your removal company lead the move – it’s what we do every day. See our blog on Moving with Children and Moving with pets
What Actually Delays a Move?
Here’s what slows everything down:
- Last-minute packing
- Unlabelled boxes
- Fragile items not mentioned earlier
- Surprise furniture that “wasn’t meant to go”
- Forgotten keys or alarm codes
✅ The smoother the prep, the smoother the move.
Ask Us the Tough Questions
We’d rather you ask too many questions than too few. Want to know how we handle antiques? Ask. Curious about storage options? Ask. Need a weird piece moved like a piano or hot tub? Tell us in advance.
🔗 Get a quote and book your move via our House Removals Page.
To Sum Up
Being open, honest, and properly prepped is how you get the best out of your removal company.
It’s not about lifting boxes – it’s about working together to avoid disasters. Want a stress-free move? Start by trusting the process and letting us know the full picture.
📞 Book your removals survey now with A. Luckes & Son –
over 90 years of moves in Swindon, and we still love what we do.
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