The moving process itself is tedious and stressful, so you want to make sure you’re doing everything possible to minimize any potential issues. Trick number one when it comes to relocation, other than planning ahead, is getting packing right. If you fail to pack properly, there will be a lot of unpleasant surprises upon moving day.
Start By Planning
Start by prioritizing. Start by planning your House Removals around the items you’ll need on day one at your new address. Once you have identified what must be moved on day one, you can start to plan other aspects of your move. Your belongings shouldn’t be spread out all over the place or packed on your walls and in the ceiling, at least until the end of week 2.
By Making a list
Calculate how many boxes you need – By making a list, you’ll know exactly what to pack and what you already have packed. Use boxes that are larger than the items so everything fits in easily. Do an online search or call us for a “moving box calculator” to make your packing easier.
Gather The Packing Materials
Now that you’ve bought everything for your move and have it all ready to go, it’s time to gather the packing materials. This is probably the most involved step because you have several supplies to gather that won’t necessarily come in a box. Luckily, these supplies are pretty affordable and are easy to find. Wrap the item carefully in bubble wrap as you don’t want to give the movers any reasons to charge you for the extra move.
Invest In Ready-Made Solutions
If you’re moving, you’ll know that sometimes people give away their old boxes for free. And sometimes you can buy them new. But it’s a good idea to actually buy your wardrobe boxes because they’ll be better quality and won’t fall apart halfway through.
Number-Based or a Colour-Based Labelling Scheme
Labelling alone isn’t always enough. You’ll need to choose between a number-based or a colour-based labelling scheme to save as much time as possible when unpacking. Many people decide to go with the latter because it allows you to spot where an item is located quicker than simply going from 1 – 20. It’s exactly like the way your smartphone contacts are labelled with a picture of their face and not just a number.
Tie Down Those Cables And Cords
Keeping the cables and cords taped down to the furniture and appliances is something that may seem unimportant at first, but will save you a lot of time later on. I’ve had so many instances where I tried to plug something in, only to find out that it was for another appliance. It’s really hard to tell by just looking at the cords! You can avoid this problem by either labelling your cords, or keeping them neatly tied down.
Get an Expert to Plan Your Move
The truth is, many inexperienced packers underestimate how much time and effort it takes to pack. You may be thinking: “Oh, I can do this. It’s not that hard!”. The bottom line is: that you need to make a realistic assessment of your skills in packing. It could end up taking longer than you expect or cause stress as your moving day approaches. That’s why you should use a professional moving service.
Finalize The Date
While the checklists may be complete, the difficulty comes in balancing when will be the best time to relocate your family. You may want to take children out of school months in advance, to give them a chance to settle into their new home and local schools. Or perhaps you are starting a new job in a new city a few months ahead of schedule? What you do know is that as a family, you want to move together to save money and avoid disruptions.
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