House Removals: Tips for a Smooth Moving Day
Moving is a stressful time, for you and the family alike. But what if the big move could be smooth sailing?
In today’s article, we’re going to explore house removals, and how to expedite the process no matter what budget you’re working with.
With attention to a few key factors, your next moving day will be as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Create a timeline
Moving homes is a hefty task, and especially hefty for larger homes with a load of belongings. When it comes to house removals, a timeline is going to be helpful to ensure that everything is streamlined starting from the beginning.
Start to draft whether you want to take on the task of taking on the house removals yourself, or go with a choice of the most affordable moving companies you can find. Regardless, planning is going to be critical for a smooth move.
The best course of action is to understand your budget and either rent a vehicle beforehand or contact multiple moving companies for quotes to secure a better discount. Waiting until the last minute will result in higher prices, so ensure your timeline is in order.
2. Declutter and sort
As time has gone on, you have inevitably gathered tons of belongings over the years. Some of it is junk, some it is valuable and some of it can be given away as donations. Make three piles, junk, valuables, and giveaway, and start to declutter.
It’s best to take this task room by room, and then once you have your valuables sorted through, you can start to take an inventory. This will be helpful if you’re hiring movers to ensure that you do not lose any items along the way, and it can help give you recourse if you need to make an insurance claim.
Getting organized now at this time will save you valuable time when it comes to unpacking. You don’t need to pack everything just yet, but giving away and throwing out what you don’t need will help free some mental space for when it comes time to pack everything away.
3. Gather your supplies
Consider every aspect of the move you need to take care of, from furniture to delicate belongings. You’ll want to gather the appropriate moving box sizes, bubble wrap, tape, markets and even packing blankets for the furniture and delicate electronics.
For delicate items like kitchenware, you can use wrapping paper which can be suitable for short distances. For more expensive items like artwork, it may be necessary to purchase specialized boxes for anything that you’re worried about getting damaged.
If you’re relying on a moving company, then you’ll want to verify if the insurance covers your valuables like paintings. If not, your best bet is to transport it yourself or hire a company to do it for you so that your belongings are insured from any damages.
4. The day before
Planning before the big day of removals is going to be critical to success. You want to go ahead and confirm with the removal company that they’re going to show up. A reliable service shouldn’t cause any problems, but confirming any unforeseen circumstances can help in a nightmare scenario.
If the removal company isn’t going to disassemble the furniture or you’re moving yourself, you can go ahead and start preparing everything to be moved. If the truck is big enough to carry your furniture then some items can stay together, however, bigger items will need to be taken apart to fit through doorways.
Ensure you have your bags packed and it can be a good time to get some last-minute cleaning done before handing off the keys to the landlord. A good night’s rest is going to be paramount for a successful removal day.
5. The big day has finally come!
As you’ve spent countless hours approaching the final removal day, it’s a great time to look back at all the hard work you’ve accomplished, your preparedness and revel in how easy it is to move considering all of the pre-planning that took place.
All that’s left to do is load up the truck or let the removal company take care of the heavy lifting. It’s a good idea to help the removal company identify what goes where and keep an eye on the valuable objects. Never leave expensive items like jewelry with your removal company as these items are not going to be insured.
Once everything is loaded up in the truck, it’s time to do a final walkthrough to ensure you didn’t miss anything. Go room by room, and if necessary, do the walk-through with your landlord to verify everything is in order.
Go over any last-minute meter readings that are necessary, call up the utility companies and hand over the keys to the new tenants or landlord and it’s time to make your way to your new home!
Conclusion
Whether you’ve just bought a new home or you’re moving into a new rental, house removals are no small task. Your best bet is to take it step by step and plan well in advance. With proper planning, you won’t be stressed, and by the time removal day comes, you won’t have a headache on your shoulders.