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Hugh McClelland & Son are here to help and take the stress out of moving day. Customer testimonials throughout our website highlight the quality of our service, we are also proud of the fact that a large part of our business comes from recommendations and repeat customers. We offer local removals within Lanarkshire, East Kilbride and surrounding areas, throughout Scotland, the whole of the UK and overseas.

With 125 years of experience and as a member of the British Association of Removers (BAR) and approved by the Office Of Fair Trading (OFT), we are committed to carrying out your removal in a professional, helpful and courteous manner. A House Clearing service is also available.

Our highly experienced staff are fully trained in all aspects of furniture removals. Combined with our large range of vehicles capable of moving single items to large house moves, we ensure that your job is carried out smoothly and efficiently. To help you plan your move we've put together a Checklist with some Hints and Tips which are at the bottom of the page

Safe and secure storage facilities, either short or long term, are also available at our fully alarmed premises in Hamilton.

Contact us for a free, no obligation quotation/estimate.
 

HINTS AND TIPS                               

• Obtaining an estimate
Be clear about what is going to move - do not forget the contents of your garage, garden shed or loft.
• The new home
A map showing your new address and a contact telephone number is helpful.
• Plan
Work out where you want your possessions positioned in the new home - drawing a plan or using colour coded labels is helpful. Make sure someone is at the collection and delivery address to oversee what is being moved.
• Parking
If there are restrictions at either house, warn your remover. Your quotation is based on the time needed to load/unload a vehicle which can be increased significantly if access or parking is restricted.
• Flats
If the lift is small (or non-existent) warn the remover in advance - do not leave it until the van arrives.
• Unloading
You've seen the new house, your remover hasn't. Warn about unexpected hazards such as poor access, small doorways, spiral staircases, or trees close by.
• Spare key
It happens all the time - the van is at the new house before the owner. Waiting time will cost more, so if you have a key to your new home, give it to the foreman.
• Small problems
Try to have children and pets looked after by relatives or neighbours - you will have enough to do without worrying about what they're up to.

CHECKLIST
• Confirm dates with the mover
• Sign and return acceptance to ensure you’re fully insured
• Confirm insurance arrangements at declared value
• Arrange a contact number
• Dispose of anything you don't want
• Start running down freezer contents
• Contact carpet fitters if needed
• Book mains services for disconnections
• Cancel all rental agreements
• Notify change of address to the following:

     - doctor, dentist, optician, vet
     - bank and credit card company
     - telephone company/broadband provider/satellite TV company
     - gas & electricity companies
     - TV license, DVLC, passport office

• Ask Royal Mail to re-route your post
• Clear the loft
• Organise parking at new home & advise remover of any restrictions
• Plan where things go in new home
• Cancel the milk/newspapers
• Arrange carpet protection
• Find and label keys
• Send change of address to friends and relatives
• Separate trinkets, jewellery and small items
• Sort out linen and clothes
• Put garage/garden tools together
• Take down curtains/blinds
• Put together basic catering for family at new home