Best Tips When Preparing To Move

Moving is never easy and there is a lot to do to get ready for the day of the move. Sometimes people forget about what they need to do to get ready for their move. Here are some tips from our team of professional packers on how to pack and prepare for a move.

1. How to plan your move

Moving can be a stressful experience, especially if you're doing it for the first time. One of the most important things you can do when moving is to set a budget and stick to it. If you need a new place to live, you will need to find a home that fits your budget. While it can sometimes be tempting to look only at the price of a home, it's important to consider more than one factor when making your choice. Your budget may determine how far you're willing to travel for a home, or what you can afford in terms of appliances or furniture. It doesn't hurt to have a financial plan worked out before you start your search for a new home!

2. How to choose the right mover

There are so many factors to consider when moving. It can be a difficult process to move your things and there are so many companies that offer moving services. You may want to look at the reviews and descriptions of the movers and see if they offer the best value for the price. If you're looking for someone who can give you a fair price and that has the right amount of experience to get your things across the country but maybe not so much as to cost you too much then you may want to look into moving companies that offer different size trucks for the things you're moving and a team that can help you move your furniture and other belongings across town.

3. Important things to do before the move

Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind while moving out of your current house or apartment. We have a whole range of moving accessories that can make your move so much easier! Make sure to label all your boxes so you know what's in them. It can be helpful to place sticky notes with a brief description of the items in every box. Second, it's a good idea to keep a checklist of items you need to move if you have a busy schedule. Finally, it's best to look around at how much traffic is around before finalizing a move date. You don't want to move on a day that's too busy.

You can use furniture blankets to contain your fragile items during a move, they are great for moving and storing your furniture and they can fully protect furniture from scratches and any knocks. Pack your larger items in the centre of the box, and then surround them with smaller, fragile items. Before putting these smaller items in the box, lay down a packing blanket. Then, fill the space between the larger items and the sides of the box with smaller items and more packing blankets. To finish, use large, heavy items to fill the empty space between the smaller items and the top of the box. These items will help the box stay sturdy and prevent the smaller items from shifting during the move. 

Whether this or your first time moving or you are moving into another property, why not look at our website to have a look at our moving kits that include our double strength medium boxes that are practical for your move  

If you're planning on moving anytime soon, there are a few things you need to do before you can safely pack up your home for the move. First, you need to make sure you have enough money for the move. You should also organize your belongings in a way that makes sense, so you know what to take with you and what to leave behind. Then, you will need to find a moving company to transport your belongings to your new home! You don't want to take this step lightly, so it's important to find a trustworthy company that will treat your family and belongings with care. Once you've found the right one, you can proceed with the moving process!

4. How you can make sure your items are safe

When moving, it's important to make sure you don't damage any of your belongings. There are a few things you can do to ensure that you don't damage your items. First, make sure you have a moving company that is insured and has been trusted for years. Next, before the movers come, go through each room and take things you don't need, or it will be difficult to move. Finally, make sure you pay attention to each box and note what it contains so you can keep track of it. Don't forget to keep track of your box so you don't lose it either!

5. Don’t forget about your utilities!

When you move, it can be stressful enough without the addition of taking care of all your bills, with a Moving Home Assistant, they can take care of all of it for you! Your moving Home Assistant will contact all the essential companies and change the addresses, assist you in finding a great energy tariff and search for the best TV and Internet deals available to you, and so much more! No more spending hours on the phone, submitting meter readings, updating new addresses, and filling in forms! So just sit back and relax, we’ve got you covered!

We hope you found our post on moving and packing helpful! We are always excited when one of our posts can provide useful information on a topic like this!