Movers in the Eastern Province: A Practical Timeline from Booking to Your First Week

Stage two: the final seven days

At this stage the plan turns into action. Start by packing what you do not use daily: books, ornaments, party dishes and seasonal clothes. Leave the essentials for last: daily kitchen tools, the week's clothes and bathroom items.

On the day before the move, empty and switch off the fridge and freezer so they dry, and prepare an essentials bag to carry yourself: documents, medicine, jewellery, chargers and keys to both homes. It is also wise to contact the crew supervisor to confirm the time and number of workers.

• Start with the rooms used least and leave the kitchen and bathroom for last.
• Number every carton and note its contents briefly.
• Put furniture screws and keys in one clearly marked bag.
• Empty drawers of heavy, sharp or fragile items.
• Tell neighbours if you need space in front of the building or use of the corridor.

Stage four: your first week in the new home

The end of the move is not the end of the work. In the first days focus on getting the basics running: power, water, air conditioning, internet, the kitchen and the beds. Then open cartons room by room in the order you numbered them, and do not try to arrange the whole house in one day.

During this period check furniture and appliances well. If you notice a scratch or something missing, tell the crew quickly with photos. Do not forget to update your address with your bank, subscriptions, deliveries and anyone who sends you mail.

• Switch on and test appliances within the first two days.
• Open cartons by room and priority.
• Ask for quick repair of anything taken apart and not reassembled properly.
• Update your address with the bank, subscriptions and official bodies.
• Dispose of empty cartons once you are sure you no longer need them.

How do you estimate the duration and price of a move?

There is no single duration for all moves. A small flat can finish in hours, while a full villa with packing and assembly may need a day or more depending on the number of pieces. That is why we always ask about the floor, lift, number of rooms and large items before giving an estimate.

As for price, we explain the factors instead of publishing a fixed figure, because quantity, distance, floor and packing and assembly services all change from home to home. Send us your details and we will give you a written quote showing what it includes.

What if your move is only two days away?

It often happens that a lease ends or someone is told of a sudden work transfer and has only days to prepare. In that case set your priorities like this: first book the crew and confirm the date in writing, then notify management about the lift, then set aside valuables and documents, and leave the remaining packing to the moving crew instead of trying to do it all yourself.

Ask for the full packing service if available because it saves you time, and focus on telling the crew everything that complicates access. Do not risk random packing, because unnumbered cartons make unloading slower and more chaotic.