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How To Get Ahead for Moving Day
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When moving day arrives there will be a lot on your mind, and things can get stressful very quickly. The last thing you want is to be dealing with last minute rushed packing or trying to find a removal company last minute because you didn’t book in advance. In order to ensure your relocation goes as smoothly as possible, it pays to start planning ahead at least a few months in advance.
Make a Moving Checklist
Once you know you are moving home, before you do anything else make a moving checklist. You can do this well in advance of your move, and the earlier you start the better and more organised you will be. Think about all the things that need to be organised, from packing to hiring removal companies, what kinds of services you will need, and how long you have to get everything prepared. Once you have a checklist, it can be helpful to draw a schedule up too, and try to get something done, no matter how small, every day, so that you are making steady progress to getting everything organised.
Try to give yourself a few spare days on your schedule. This can be useful if something goes wrong or you suffer a setback of any kind, and will give you breathing room to get back on track without anything piling up and becoming overwhelming.
Planning The Packing
Packing should be one of the main areas on your checklist. You want to try and schedule your packing so that it is manageable and you can get something done every couple of days or so. The best approach is to start with things that are not used very often, and won’t be missed when you start packing a few months in advance. Things in the spare room for example, can be packed early, as well as valuables or other seldom used items. You should then work toward the everyday essentials slowly, so that by moving day you will have almost everything packed and ready to go.
It’s also very helpful to label all your boxes clearly, not only with contents and any special instructions (such as ‘fragile’), but also what room you want the boxes unloaded to. This will save you a lot of time when unpacking, as everything will be in the right place from the moment it enters your new home.
Choosing Movers
Make sure you get removal companies sorted well in advance, and also take advantage of any early booking offers or discounts that might be applicable. When choosing your movers, try asking around friends and family in the local area and see if they have any recommendations, as this is often a great way of finding reliable and trustworthy local movers. Also, by planning ahead, you can try to get your moving day to work to your advantage. Try to avoid booking at the weekend, as this will cost you more, but moving on a weekday will mean lower rates from most removal companies. Planning ahead can save you money in most cases. Finally, it can also be worth getting the numbers of a few man in van services, even if you don’t think you’ll need them. In an emergency, a man in van can be a lifesaver, and they are often very flexible and will pick up work the day it is offered, which can be perfect if you need a vehicle last minute or have some additional things that need moving.
Bio: Ella Andrews is passionate about home relocation and self storage projects. She's been writing about similar topics for a long time. This is the reason why her current article is focused on this theme. For further useful tips and advices follow: http://www.handymoves.co.uk/south-east-london/removals-se16-rotherhithe-manandvan.html
