Can
moving home ever be easy and fun? It pays dividends to be organised and prepared as early as possible. Postponing daily activities is a big NO when moving. Involve all the family to help you implement the plan successfully.
Limit your move to one trip if possible. Unsurprisingly, this will be much more cost effective. This is why preparing early is essential as it will give you a clearer picture of the number of boxes and size of lorry you will need.
Consistently communicate to your removals firm so that they know what to expect. This will help to quantify costs and requirements. Whilst moving a lifetime's possessions may not be walk in the park, here are some guidelines from
Superior Removals to help you to make it less painful.
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Planning. Take into consideration your physical capabilities and the amount of time you can spare. Good planning and preparation will save you money!
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Packing. Almost everyone underestimates the time needed to pack small items. If you are packing yourself and not using a professional packer, start well before the moving date!
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Empty out your furniture. Wardrobes and desk drawers should always be emptied. Chests of drawers need to have breakable, loose, and heavy items removed. Light clothing may remain. Basically furniture with doors must be emptied.
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Pack in good quality boxes. Lots of small open boxes (that cannot be stacked) take a lot longer to move than goods packed in the right sizes boxes. On the other hand, using boxes so large that they become overweight can dramatically slow down the moving process. Using proper removal boxes will not only help ensure a safe no damage move, but it also speeds up your move. Be practical and environmentally friendly - use packing materials that can be reused or recycled.
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Reduce the number of items. Moving your small items yourself will reduce moving time. However, doing many trips in a car will end up costing you more than it would to have us move it, especially if you loaded the small items while we loaded the larger items. Tying loose items such as brooms and mops in bundles can also reduce the number of items. Leave drawers in dressers.
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Reduce the distance. Every trip to the truck takes time. See if you can reserve some parking for the lorry. Clear access ensures quick moving. Keeping small children and pets away during the move also helps.
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Dismantling. Dismantle beds, mirrors from dressers, and other furniture items (those which had to be assembled when purchased) before we arrive. Or we can dismantle your furniture for you. Losing small items, especially keys, is common when moving and is very frustrating. Keep all screws and bolts in bags, and remember where you put them. Put the hose off the washing machine inside the machine.
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Fridges/Freezers. Do not defrost less than one week before moving. Water in the trays causes problems. On your moving day, near the end of loading, we will indicate when the fridge should be emptied. We will then load the fridge last, and unload it first. This minimises the time your goods are out of refrigeration.
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Very heavy items. Leave heavy items (such as pianos, pool tables, large safes, etc) to the experts such as Superior Removals. When booking, please let your removal firm know about these items.
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Flat glass items. This includes plate glass, paintings, prints, tabletops, and wall unit shelves. Simply leave them bare for the firm to handle.
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Pot plants. Do not water for a few days prior to the move.
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Waterbed Mattresses. Drain all water from the waterbed and, grasping internal baffle systems with external vinyl, fold mattress 20 inches at a time. Adjust folds to avoid making creases across individual baffles. Consult your owner’s manual for special instructions concerning the care and transportation of your mattress. Do not place your mattress in a carton with sharp or pointed objects.
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Do a life laundry! This is your one in a million chance to organise your items. Yes, you can literally examine your entire belongings one by one. Separate the items into ‘keepers’, items for recycling to family or the charity shop, items to sell online or in a car boot sale, and items for the skip.
Moving needs correct timing, careful planning, and practicality in order to alleviate stress. More tips
here.
