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Question about removal men - will they take my food shopping?

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Changednameadviceneededxx · 26/03/2025 11:55

Just that really

I should be moving shortly, fingers crossed, and have agreed £500 for removal men to take our stuff

It costs extra because they need to remove my fridge doors

I am going to do a HUGE food shop of heavy items, such as bottles and tins and jars, bags of rice and pasta, just all of the heavy shopping, as its a 2nd floor flat, no lift

Aibu to think that they would take that stuff? It would be in heavy duty shopping bags

Tia x

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BMW6 · 26/03/2025 12:06

Changednameadviceneededxx · 26/03/2025 12:01

I plan to do a huge shop so then I only have to top up the essentials monthly

Ie tins of tomatoes and pasta bake, big bags of rice

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Do you have a lot of storage in this new flat then and you're positive the floor can take the weight of what sounds like years worth of food 😧

Chuchoter · 26/03/2025 12:05

What's the wording of your contract with them?

If it's all contents then on the day you bag it or box it up for them to take away.

If there have already listed the things they are collecting then you do need to speak to them!

'Hi, I've booked your removal service on X date but does it include foodstuff from the fridge and freezer and kitchen cupboards. I will have it bagged up but just wanted to check it was all included with your device. Many thanks. June'

BMW6 · 26/03/2025 12:03

But what are your plans for getting heavy shopping upstairs in the future?

Seems a bit odd to me! Most people run down their food supplies in preparation for a house move, not buy loads in that has to me transported!?

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 26/03/2025 12:03

Have you booked for them to pack the flat up for you, @Changednameadviceneededxx? If so, they will box up all the shopping you have mentioned. Otherwise, I would agree with the previous poster who has suggested you box it up - they will definitely take it then.

Magnastorm · 26/03/2025 12:03

I don't see why not. It's just stuff they need to load onto the van.

But... surely the logical and fastest thing to do is ask the actual company....?

CointreauQuaint · 26/03/2025 12:02

We had packing service too, and they took very scrap of thing. If you’re having packing too then they will take it. If not I’d expect them to take it packed into boxes

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Changednameadviceneededxx · 26/03/2025 12:01

Darkclothes · 26/03/2025 11:59

How are you going to manage the shopping going forward then?

I'd also pack into boxes or at least into plastic crates which can be stacked.

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I plan to do a huge shop so then I only have to top up the essentials monthly

Ie tins of tomatoes and pasta bake, big bags of rice

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Loubylie · 26/03/2025 12:01

Get it delivered to the new place.

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Changednameadviceneededxx · 26/03/2025 12:00

BaronessEllarawrosaurus · 26/03/2025 12:00

How much stuff is being moves? Are we talking a full property worth or just a few individual items? If it's a full property just box the food up and have them move it with the rest

Full property, sofas, tables, kitchen appliances

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BaronessEllarawrosaurus · 26/03/2025 12:00

How much stuff is being moves? Are we talking a full property worth or just a few individual items? If it's a full property just box the food up and have them move it with the rest

Darkclothes · 26/03/2025 11:59

Changednameadviceneededxx · 26/03/2025 11:57

It's a 2nd floor flat, with no lift, and I am a teeny and tired woman 😭

How are you going to manage the shopping going forward then?

I'd also pack into boxes or at least into plastic crates which can be stacked.

MajorCarolDanvers · 26/03/2025 11:58

I think that you need to ask them not the internet. As pp suggested though better to do a food shop for the day after and just make sure you have coffee, milk, loo roll and get a takeway.

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Changednameadviceneededxx · 26/03/2025 11:57

It's a 2nd floor flat, with no lift, and I am a teeny and tired woman 😭

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StrawberrySquash · 26/03/2025 11:57

I would pack in boxes so that it can be stacked in the van. Bags are hard to manage. But otherwise I'd just view it as food you have in your home that needs moving.

ObliviousCoalmine · 26/03/2025 11:57

I’d have it all delivered to the new place, why wouldn’t you do that?

redphonecase · 26/03/2025 11:56

Depends what your contract is so you need to ask them. Surely easier to do a big online shop for delivery after you move?