Guides to prepare for your service

Practical information to prepare moving, painting, post-construction cleaning and household jobs, review their scope and request a quote.

• Which square metres to specify for post-construction cleaning

  The area you enter must correspond to the zones included in the job. Windows, cupboards and remaining residue need additional information.

• How to compare painting quotes with the same scope

  Compare proposals covering the same surfaces and tasks. Differences in scope should be visible alongside the price.

• Matt, satin and washable: what to check before choosing paint

  The finish describes how you want the wall to look. Permitted cleaning and use must be checked for the specific product.

• A reviewed moving inventory: an example with furniture and boxes

  A list can change as you open cupboards and finish packing boxes. This example shows how to review those differences before sharing it.

• How to organise boxes and check their quantities

  A simple labelling system lets you count packages and identify where each box will go without opening it.

• How to prepare your home for cleaning after building work

  Before the visit, agree what must be removed and which renovation work will still be pending.

• What wall preparation to clarify

  The area alone is not enough to explain the work. Ask for the included repairs and preparation to be identified.

• How to describe access for a move

  Access is described from the home’s door to the vehicle. Check both ends of the move.

• How to calculate the area to paint

  A wall’s area is calculated as length × height. Ceilings and openings need a separate calculation and an agreed approach.

• What to clarify for post-construction cleaning

  The size of the property alone does not explain the work. Detail what needs cleaning and which residue or materials need reviewing.

• How to prepare a moving inventory

  A room-by-room list helps explain what is being transported. Quantities and dimensions need checking, even if you start from a template.

• What to check in a moving quote

  Two amounts can be compared when they describe the same move. First check what is included and what remains unresolved.