New-build handovers around Oldham look clean on the brochure and complicated on the calendar. Site rules, soft roads and last-minute snagging all affect house removals in Oldham.
Speak to the site office early
Ask about vehicle weight limits, temporary parking, gate codes and whether a banksman is required. Estates near Chadderton, Royton and Shaw vary - do not assume the van can sit on the drive on day one.
Walk the route from the main road to your plot. Note width, turning room and whether builders’ vans block the bay you expected. Share gate codes, site contact numbers and any weight limits when you get a free quote.
Align keys and arrival windows
We give a 3-hour arrival slot. If solicitor keys land late morning, say so. Waiting on an unfinished estate without toilets or signal is miserable for everyone.
Protect new floors and doors
New builds show scuffs easily. Floor protection, door cards and measured furniture runs matter. Insurance is provided - still wrap corners and list glass tables explicitly.
Utilities and first night
Do not assume broadband is live. Pack a first-night box, kettle and bedding at the door of the van. Meter readings and boiler demos often eat the afternoon after we leave.
Storage as a buffer
If snagging delays move-in, storage can hold goods for a short bridge. Ask when you quote rather than improvising on the driveway.
Call 01614100823 once you have a provisional handover week. Clear site notes keep a new-build move as calm as an older street.
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