International Removals Checklist

Your first steps towards a trouble free move begin when you contact Redfern Removals as we help you every step of the way:

Confirm removal dates with Redfern Removals
Sign, complete and return the agreement along with all supporting documentation
Book insurance at the declared value
Make arrangements to sell anything you don’t want, cars, furniture, etc.
Book flights and check luggage allowance with Travel Agent / Airline
Make arrangements for pets: Inoculations, Kennelling, Flights
Contact: Doctor, Dentist, Optician
Remember to get copies of your family’s medical history and prescription details if necessary.
Copy all personal papers: educational certificates; birth/marriage certificates; insurance policies; legal documentation; etc.
Transfer or set up new bank accounts.
Notify credit card companies.
Cancel any store cards.
Advise the relevant authorities you are leaving: NHS; HM Customs and Revenue; DVLC
Notify all policy companies: Insurance; Assurance; Investments; Etc.
Notify all service providers:
- Bank
- Doctors
- Dentist
- Optician
- Vet
- Telephone
- Water
- Gas
- TV License
- Passport Office
Send change of address cards to friends and family
Ask Post Office to re-route mail
Clear the loft
Put items you are not shipping into storage, sell or dispose of
Confirm the Pre-Move Survey inventory completed by the Redfern Removals consultant to ensure the correct space allocation for your shipment.

Check metre readings and make a note of the readings to advise to the relevant suppliers
Pack essential items into your hand luggage
After removal team has emptied the house, check through to ensure everything has been removed
Switch off power and water
Hand keys over to Estate Agent