Be proactive

Leaving things to the last minute is a sure fire way to make your move much more difficult than it needs to be. Especially with kids involved. Younger children may need time to get used to the idea of moving. So make sure they understand the process. This way they won’t start to panic when all of a sudden their belongings are slowly disappearing into boxes.

To make the transition to their new house slightly easier. You could have them pack their own box which contains their important belongings. Such as their favourite toy or medical equipment like an Inhaler. This way when they get to the new property they can open up their box and have everything they need to settle in for the first night.

With the time you have before the day of the move you can try to de-clutter any unneeded items. Children will inevitably grow out of their clothes, stop needing certain furniture and stop playing with old toys. This can free up space in your new house and also reduce the cost of your move. Much of these unwanted items could either be sold or given to your local charity.

For more tips on de-cluttering before your move have a look at our dedicated post.

Child care

For younger kids keeping them pre-occupied and out of the way is the main objective on moving day. Moving on a day the kids will be in school is the ideal scenario. As you can focus solely on your other responsibilities. This isn’t always going to be possible depending on ages and time constraints.

Organising childcare is another option for moving day. Whether that be with a child minder or with a family member/friend. The more you can focus on the move itself the less overall stress for you on the day.  Having a friend or a member of the family there to help watch your children while you direct the move can be a great help. This way they can be kept entertained and out of the way your movers. Helping to prevent any delays to the un-load.

Keep them in the loop

Older children and young adults may prefer to pack their own belongings into boxes before they move. They get to feel more involved as they have their own responsibilities before and on moving day! They also might appreciate being able to pack their things in their own particular way. Should they need to access something important, they should be able to find it.

If your younger children are going to be there during the move, then a good way to keep them entertained is to get them involved! There are always plenty of jobs to be done on the day and there will be something for most age groups to help with. Simply getting them involved with the cleaning of the house as rooms are emptied has a multitude of benefits! You get some help, they keep busy and they may even learn some new skills along the way! Although the idea of chores isn’t going to be welcomed by many children. As long as you can try and inject some fun into it, you’ll be making some great memories of the last day in your old house.

In your new home

Once you’re in your new home, there are a few things you can do to help your kids settle in:

• Open up any important boxes that may contain medicine or comforts for your child.
• Let them explore their new house quickly before the work starts to bring in your furniture.
• Get them out playing games in the garden while waiting for the furniture to be delivered.
• Start setting up their new room, get them involved with some of the design aspects and layout of their new space.
• Ensure there is sufficient food at hand as you may not be able to use any cooking utensils till later on in the evening.

If you need help to prepare for your removals in Coventry, or if you want to ask us any questions. Please contact us using the contact us page. Alternatively you can give us a call on 02476 332 889 or email us at info@keeblesremovals.co.uk. Here at Keebles Removals Coventry we have many years of expertise in the removals and storage industry. We will be more than happy to help!

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Moving home with Virgin Media

While you might feel like you have a handle on some aspects of moving house (like not forgetting to pack the kettle). What you need to do with your Virgin Media during your move is something to add to your long list of things that you probably have no clue how to deal with.

Luckily Virgin have a service that should make moving your broadband relatively easy and stress free. They recommend giving them at least 30 days’ notice before the date of your move, so make sure this isn’t something you leave to the last minute. Otherwise you may experience some service disruption!

Step 1 – Ensure your new address is Virgin compatible.

Virgin Media doesn’t cover every area of the UK, so you will need to check. Simply search for your postcode on the Virgin – Home Moves section of their website https://store.virginmedia.com/movers.html?
If your new house is compatible then you can continue with the process.

If not and you still have a while left on your contract, then you will have to pay an early disconnection fee. This fee is calculated on an individual basis but is capped at £240, so you will not have to pay any more than that. If this applies to you then give this number a call so they can get you disconnected 0345 141 0111. 

Step 2 – Details you will need to provide.

• Account number (found on your bill or ebill).
• Current/old and new address.
• Contact number.
• Moving out date.
• Moving In date.
• Preferred installation date. (If required)

All this information can be submitted online or over the phone.

Step 3 – What to do on the day of the move.

Once it comes time for your move you will need to bring all of your Virgin devices and connections. Such as set top boxes, Broadband Hub, home phone, cables and splitters (where required).

Step 4 – Installation

If your new home hasn’t had Virgin before than you will need to organise for an engineer to come and set up your services. This can be done through the same process you will already have done above. Moving your broadband could not be simpler!

Energy Supplier Check list

Before your move:

• You will need to let your current energy supplier know the date of your move. It is recommend that you ring them at least 48 hours before the day of the move. You should also give them your new address so that they can send you your final bill.
• On the day of your move you will need to take a final meter reading and send this onto your supplier. You should keep a record of this yourself to avoid any chance of discrepancies.
• If you are in a rental property then your meter reading should be passed onto the landlord.
• You may also want to leave a note for the new occupant that tells them who is currently supplying the energy to make things easier for them.
  

After your move:

• The first step is to find out who is the current energy supplier of your new home. If the previous occupant hasn’t left these details then you can phone this helpline 0870 608 1524. Alternatively you can use the Find my Supplier website.
• You will then need to take the meter readings and pass these onto the current supplier along with the date you moved into your new property.
• At this point you will be placed onto a standard tariff with this supplier but it is recommended that you shop around to make sure you are getting the best possible deal. Using Which Switch should make that fairly simple.

Energy supplier customer service numbers:

Atlantic – 0800 980 9042

Better Energy- 0845 180 4000

British Gas – 0800 048 0202

Bulb – 0300 30 30 635

Co-Operative Energy – 0800 954 0693

EDF – 0800 096 9000

Eon – 0345 303 3020

Npower – 0800 073 3000

If you need a hand with your removals in Coventry, or if you want to ask us any questions. Please contact us using the contact us page. Alternatively you can give us a call on 02476 332 889 or email us at info@keeblesremovals.co.uk. Here at Keebles Removals Coventry we have many years of expertise in the removals and storage industry, and we will be more than happy to help!

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