Moving Home Checklist
Begin Planning for a Minimum Stress Removals Process
Gain the upper hand by learning to organise your move for minimal stress. Relocating can be a demanding and time-intensive endeavour, teeming with numerous responsibilities. It’s quite common to feel swamped. However, you’re not in this alone! Support with the manual tasks – such as loading and unloading – is readily available, alongside several strategies to ease the pressure before the day of the move.
To help you get ready, here are a few things to consider when creating your moving checklist:
To aid your preparation, here are several points to include in your moving plan:
- Research Removal Firms: Obtain estimates from various removal services to evaluate their offerings and rates. If your budget is tight, consider self-service options or enlist the aid of friends and relatives for the manual work.
- Compile an Inventory: Document all your possessions and their current locations, as well as where they will go in your new residence. This organisation will be invaluable during the move.
- Begin Packing Early: Initiate the packing process weeks ahead to sidestep the frenzy and stress on the day of the move. Mark all boxes clearly, possibly using a colour code system by room or item category. Our packing kits are perfectly suited for moves of any scale, from student moves to substantial 2-3 bedroom house relocations.
- Secure Your Belongings: Cushion breakable items with bubble wrap and fill box gaps with newspaper or packing paper. Secure box bottoms with sturdy tape and label each box with its contents.
- Dispose of Unneeded Items: Declutter before your move by donating or selling items you no longer require. This step not only cuts down on your packing and unpacking efforts but also reduces moving expenses.
- Notify Essential Contacts with at least 30 days’ notice, including:
- Your current landlord, in writing, to avoid any misunderstandings.
- Your phone and internet providers to arrange disconnection or transfer services to your new address.
- Your water supplier to inform them of your moving date.
For other notifications that don’t necessitate a 30-day lead, consider:
- Informing the TV licensing authority, your bank, and any other financial entities to ensure personal information security.
- Updating the DVLA for vehicle registrations, any subscriptions, and arranging a Royal Mail postal redirection.
- Notifying HMRC and the Electoral Register about your address change for taxation and voting purposes.
If you’re uncertain about keeping certain large items or collections, consider storage solutions. Items like upright pianos or extensive media collections are often kept in long-term storage. If these aren’t missed after a few months, it might be time to let them go. Our Business Storage solutions offer a secure and accessible option for storing business-related items such as inventory and exhibition materials.
Moreover, if your move affects your children’s schooling, initiate the transfer process and engage with their new school as soon as possible to ensure a smooth transition.
Whether relocating domestically, internationally, or organising an office move, our services aim to simplify and alleviate the stress of moving. Whether you need additional packing assistance or are looking for a swift and efficient move, we offer a customised service to meet your requirements. With Welland Valley Removals by your side, moving home will never seem daunting again!
By preparing for your move properly, you can reduce stress and make the process smoother. With some organisation (and help from friends or our professional movers!), you’ll be settled in no time! Good luck!
