People will tell you that moving house is one of the most stressful things you can do, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Whilst it’s certainly true that there are lots of different things to organise before your move, planning ahead can help you to keep your cool and make it to your new house alive!
From preparing for the move to packing your furniture and possessions and connecting your utilities, we’re here to make life easier with our handy list of things to organise before moving to a new house.
Perfect Your Packing
Don’t fall into the trap of leaving all your packing until the last minute – nothing is guaranteed to cause more stress! It’s best to start well in advance of your moving date by packing up the rooms you use the least, such as a guest room.
If you’re selling your home and don’t want cluttered boxes of belongings lying around when viewings are taking place, you can always take advantage of a self-storage unit, such as the ones available here at Waveney Self Storage. With 24-hour security and CCTV, your furniture and belongings will be in safe hands!
Label Your Boxes
Having a labelling system in place helps to make life easier for both you and the removal company. By giving each room a colour and marking boxes with coloured pens, the removal team will know which boxes go in which room – and you’ll be able to find things more easily in your new home too.
It’s best to have an ‘essentials’ box which holds everything you’ll need for the first day or two in your new home – stuff like a kettle, toaster, mugs, tea and coffee and anything you need for the kids or pets. Don’t forget to label boxes containing breakable items as ‘fragile’ so that the removal company knows to take extra care!
Choose the Right Removal Service
Rather than wondering whether you need a Transit van or a Luton to accommodate all your belongings, it’s best to leave your removal to the experts. Whether you have just a few boxes of things or the contents of an entire four-bedroom house to move; our family-run removals service can help you move locally in The Waveney Valley, Lowestoft and the surrounding areas.
Our reliable team can help with loading and unloading; so all you need to do is show up with the keys to your new property and let us do all the heavy lifting!
Stay on Top of Paperwork
Make sure you don’t forget about all the admin associated with moving. It pays to make a list of utilities such as electric, gas and broadband. Get in touch with your providers well in advance of your moving date to see if your services can be switched on the day. Don’t forget to change your address with the council tax, your employer and other services like your bank.
Stay Calm!
One of the best ways to avoid moving day stress is to be prepared. Leaving the kids and pets with a friend or family member whilst you focus on the move is also a good idea, as you can pick them up or arrange for them to be dropped off once you’re settling in.
Now you’re well on the way to being organised for your move sit back, pour yourself a cuppa and give Waveney Self Storage a call. We’ll provide you with a reliable removals service or self-storage to ensure your move goes smoothly.