It’s understood that while moving house is often an exciting prospect, the physical process of relocating the contents of your home and family can also be stressful. Here, we look at how you can minimise moving issues by getting ready for the arrival of the company picking up and delivering your belongings.
Plan for your pets
Moving day isn’t only stressful for two legged members of your household. Pets like cats and dogs can easily get upset by unfamiliar activity that disrupts their normal routine. The sight of unknown movers in their territory can scare the pets, causing distress, so consider their needs on moving day.
Keep your pets as far from the action as possible. If you can, leave them with a trusted friend or family member they feel comfortable with. If they must be at your address, keep them confined in a quiet room already clear of belongings until it’s time for them to travel.
Get packing supplies
Order packing for your goods online where it’s easier to compare prices. Make sure boxes, containers and tape are all strong and of good quality. Buying containers of a uniform size can make loading trucks easier for your movers. However, professional movers typically come equipped with additional packing and strap to keep your belongings secure in transit.
You may have large appliances like white goods that don’t have boxes. Unplug them and prepare them to travel. For instance, defrost your freezer and drain excess water from dishwashers and washing machines. Use cable ties to secure plugs and leads.
Create an inventory
The contents of a house can be considerable, especially when you have been resident for many years. To organise your containers, number them and create an inventory that details what is in each one. This will ensure you don’t forget anything and make it far easier to unpack when your reach your new home.
When packing up your house, use the opportunity to get rid of any belongings you don’t wish to keep. If you have appliances that are out of date, consider throwing them away and ordering new ones after you move in for a fresh start.
Prepare your essentials box
It’s a given that there will be some items that you need easy access to. This might be during the move, or when you arrive. For instance, you might want a kettle, cups, tea, coffees and snacks so you can make a brew when you step inside your new house, or you might want your router and cables handy to connect the internet. Whatever your must-haves are, put them in an essentials box.
If you have other belongings you wish to carry on your person, set them aside from goods going on the moving truck, so mistakes aren’t made.
Check in with your moving company
Ahead of the big day, make contact with your movers and make sure you’re both on the same page regarding arrival times and the level of help you need. Ensure that you have booked the right size of vehicle to move your belongings and that they have a contact telephone number to reach you on in case of any delays or unforeseen event that may impact the move.
Stay onsite for moving day
It’s important to be present onsite on the day of the move. You know your home better than anyone and you can ensure it is ready for the movers and make life easier for them. For example, you can keep a parking space clear for the moving vehicle ensuring it’s close to your home for shorter trips carrying heavier goods. You can pin open gates and doors for smooth access and warn movers of any potential obstacles that might get in the way or cause an accident.
Protect fragile items
If you have breakable items, make sure that you wrap them carefully for transfer to your new address. The trick to packing fragile belongings is making sure that items are stored in sturdy containers without room to move around.
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