Knowing the shape of the day removes most of the anxiety. Here's how a typical house move runs with our crew.
Morning: arrival and load
The crew arrives, walks the property with you and agrees the loading order. Heavy furniture and anything going deepest into the van goes first; boxes and soft items fill the gaps.
While loading runs, you handle meter readings, the final sweep and the key logistics with the agent.
Midday: the handover gap
The most unpredictable part of any move is waiting on keys. We plan for it — the van is loaded and secure, and the crew can hold or make a start on the drive depending on the distance.
Afternoon: unload and placement
- Beds and large furniture go in first so rooms are usable that night.
- Boxes are placed by the room label — that's why labelling matters.
- Anything dismantled at the old house is rebuilt before we leave.
- A final walkthrough confirms nothing is left in the van.
Common questions
What time do you start?
Most house moves start early to allow for the key handover window. We agree the exact time when you book.
What if the keys are late?
It's common and we plan for it. If a same-day delivery becomes impossible, your load stays secure with us overnight.
Will you rebuild the beds?
Yes — anything we dismantle we reassemble at the other end as standard.
Related services
- Removals in Chester-le-Street — Small or large home moves over short or long distances — fully insured.
- Storage in Chester-le-Street — Short or long term storage at competitive rates with immediate availability.
- Man and Van in Chester-le-Street — Two or three movers and a van — we do the heavy lifting for you.
Areas this applies to
- Chester-le-Street — DH2 / DH3
- Houghton-le-Spring — DH4 / DH5
- Newcastle — NE1 / NE2 / NE3 / NE4 / NE5 / NE6 / NE7