One of the most stressful parts about moving house is a delayed completion! You’ve mentally moved out, got movers in and then – the phone rings: keys not ready. The good news is that there are solutions – but the most successful appear to generally involve advanced planning for this prior to that moving day.
If your completion is only 2-3 hours delayed, and your removals team aren’t too far away, they may be able to wait or re-jig the schedule. But most movers will have a number of jobs scheduled in so the more hours they wait to complete your move can also impact pricing or availability. Leave your phone on and ensure they can contact you easily as well as your solicitor. For reliable Removals Cheltenham, visit //express-removals.co.uk/removal-companies-near-me/removals-cheltenham
Certain removals companies enable your items to stay on the van while you wait for keys. The easiest one of all, but it relies on the hours the driver has already put in and parking rules or rest-of-day commitments.
Should the delay stretch into evening hours, you may require your goods to be unloaded and stored temporarily. Most removals firms that offer container storage have access to a local warehouse. They will load, unload and inventory your items until you are ready to move in.
But if the completion goes completely south, more space may be necessary. Inquire about weekly and monthly storage, insurance and access to necessities.
How to reduce the risk
Arrange for a removals service that provides storage facilities.
Keep a standby medication/charging cable/bedding/home kettle essentials bag.
Get it in writing what your waiting time and storage fees will be.
If things go wrong, a flexible removals plan turns them from disaster into inconvenience but you will be prepared and save money.