two week move
case study
''Super tight deadlines are never ideal, but with a tried-and-tested plan, together with trusted contacts on the ground, a last-minute move can be delivered smoothly for a client. Just remember that regular communication between all parties is vital, almost as much as packing the kettle, tea bags and loo paper (!) in your handbag." — annabel consultant
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project background
A London-based family had recently completed the construction of their second home on the South Coast. The family required help with moving their belongings from multiple locations into their new home.
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the challenge
The family needed to move items from London, a storage facility and rental property to their new home within a tight two-week timeframe. The complexity of managing pickups and deliveries across different addresses, while also ensuring a smooth transition into the new build home, presented significant logistical challenges. Additionally, coordination with build contractors still working on site at the new property added to the complexity.
annabel was tasked with ensuring that everything, from packing and scheduling to deliveries and unpacking, was efficiently coordinated within the limited timeframe. This also included organising charitable donations and disposal of unwanted items from storage.
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annabel’s approach
Given the short timescale, annabel’s move consultant acted immediately. On the same day as receiving the brief, she contacted a trusted removal supplier and provisionally booked a move date. As our consultant had worked with the same clients on a previous move, her prior research on removal companies was already in place. She selected a firm with a proven track record for reliability and flexibility, essential for a multi-location move with many variables.
Within a week, a detailed time schedule was produced, mapping out all the necessary pickups and deliveries between the four different locations. She ensured that someone, including the clients themselves, was available at each address for the collections and deliveries. Our consultant researched local charities and provided photographs of items to ensure they would be accepted for donation, streamlining the process of disposal.
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the move
The move began on Day 1 at 8am, with packing and labelling items at the rental property, organising them for delivery to either the new build or London home. Our consultant then visited the new build to familiarise herself with the layout and coordinated the client's wishes at the storage facility, sorting items for delivery, charity, or disposal.
On Day 2, deliveries were managed at the new home while liaising with the on-site construction team to ensure smooth access and floor protection.
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the details
Our annabel consultant unpacked and arranged key areas, including the living room and kitchen, and fitted drawer liners for the bedrooms.
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results
By the end of Day 2, the new build home was fully prepared for the family to move in. The kitchen was unpacked, the living room was fully furnished, and the house was left in pristine condition, ready for occupation. All items were removed from the rental property and storage facility as planned, with donations made to local charities and the remaining unwanted items disposed of efficiently.
On Day 3, the London collection of fragile artwork and heavy items was remotely coordinated, ensuring their safe delivery to the new home.
annabel services
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moving services
at annabel, we thrive on the challenge of managing house moves, offering a bespoke, end-to-end consultancy service from the initial planning stages to the moment you take possession of your new home.
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project services
annabel offers invaluable support in managing the administration of any projects you face, whether they are monumental life changes such as a divorce or probate, or smaller, bespoke tasks where a lack time is hindering completion.