Your Move is Booked. Here’s How We Make It Stress-Free
Your removals next steps: helping Edinburgh families prepare for moving day since 1975.
Congratulations on booking your removal with Kerr’s! After 50 years of helping families move across Edinburgh, we know that proper move readiness makes all the difference between a stressful day and a smooth transition to your new home.
Our comprehensive pre-move planning guide helps you stay organised and confident as your moving date approaches, drawing on decades of experience helping thousands of families just like yours make successful moves throughout Edinburgh and beyond.
Your First Week After Booking
3 Essential Tasks for Your First Week:
- Confirm all details with our team – double-check dates, addresses, and any special requirements
- Start your packing timeline – begin with non-essential items and seasonal belongings
- Arrange utility transfers – contact providers to schedule disconnection and reconnection dates
If you’d like help getting organised, explore our packing service for a stress-free start.
Following these next steps will ensure your move runs efficiently, safely, and as stress-free as possible, allowing you to focus on the excitement of starting fresh in your new home.
Your Step-by-Step Pre-Move Tasks Timeline
Confirm All Moving Details
Review your booking confirmation carefully, checking dates, addresses, special requirements, and contact details. Keep our coordinator’s direct number handy for any questions.
Begin Smart Packing Preparation
Start sorting belongings room by room, packing non-essential items early. If you’ve booked our professional packing service, confirm timing and special item arrangements.
Arrange Utilities & Essential Services
Contact utility providers well in advance to arrange disconnection at your current home and connection at your new address, scheduled around your moving day.
Update Important Address Details
Notify banks, insurance providers, employers, schools, and subscription services of your new address and moving date to avoid service interruptions.
Prepare Access & Moving Day Logistics
Confirm parking arrangements, building access, and have essential items packed separately for immediate needs in your new home.
Preparing for Moving Day
The day before your move, ensure you have these essentials ready:
- Essential items packed separately – medications, important documents, change of clothes, phone chargers, and items for your first night in the new home
- Clear, safe access – parking spaces reserved, pathways clear of obstacles, and any access codes or keys readily available for our team
- Final preparations complete – utilities arranged, address changes submitted, valuable items secured, and any last-minute packing finished
- Emergency contact information – our office number, your moving coordinator’s mobile, and contact details for your new property, easily accessible
Our experienced Edinburgh team brings decades of local knowledge to every move, but these preparations ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently on your moving day. We’ve learned that the best moves happen when families are well-prepared, and our team can focus on what we do best – safe, careful handling of your precious belongings.
Making Your Move Stress-Free
With over five decades of experience helping Edinburgh families move home, we understand that moving day represents much more than just transporting furniture – it’s about safely transitioning your life and memories to a new chapter. Our comprehensive removal services are designed to support you through every step of this important journey.
If you need additional support with professional packing or temporary storage during your move, our team can arrange these services to fit perfectly with your moving timeline. For detailed moving guidance, download our comprehensive moving checklist to ensure nothing is forgotten.
Our experienced Edinburgh team has completed thousands of moves throughout the city, and we’re here to answer any questions or address any concerns as your moving date approaches. Don’t hesitate to contact us – we’re genuinely here to help make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible.
