Six Tips For A Stress Free House Move
Moving home is a stressful experience whether you like it or not. In this bog post we’re going to present six great tips to help ensure that stress levels remain at a minimum – allowing you to enjoy the big move day as much as possible!
1. Book a removal company well in advance
Certain times of the year tend to be popular for people to move house – especially those warmer months in the summer. It’s important to book a removal company will in advance to ensure that you’ve got the professional help needed to move your possessions from A to B. By moving house at a time when removal companies aren’t in high demand, you can save money because their rates tend to be cheaper. When booking a company, always look at online reviews and ask for recommendations from friends and family.
2. Check your possessions are insured
When you move house with us, you can rest assured that your possessions are insured while we have them in our trucks and lorries. The same can’t be said of all removal companies, so take the time to ask the removal company you’re planning to use whether or not your possessions are covered. There’s nothing worse than having things damaged or lost during a move, only to find you’re not covered for the cost of repair or replacement.
3. Be the last to exit, and the first to enter
Make sure you’re the last person out of your old property and the first person to enter your new property. When leaving your old home, make sure everything is in the condition you agreed with the buyer. When you move into your new property, you need to make sure that everything is in order and as you agreed with the seller. 99% of the time there won’t be anything to worry about, but every now and then there might be a small problem, so make sure you’re the first on the scene!
4. Charge your mobile phone
It goes without saying, but it’s incredible how we tend to forget those small things when dealing with the stress of moving house. Ensure your mobile phone is charged properly, this means you can take calls from solicitors and other parties throughout the day.
5. Don’t forget to read the meters
Read the gas and electricity meters before you leave your old property and as you move into your new property. Pass these readings onto your energy suppliers to ensure that you don’t end up having to pay for energy that someone else has used.
6. Treat yourself to a takeaway for tea
After a long, hard day spent moving home, the last thing you want to do is to unpack your kitchen boxes and cook a big slap up meal. Instead, treat yourself to a takeaway and let someone else worry about cooking dinner for you.
Moving home will always be stressful, but if you take note of our six top moving tips you can make the big day flow a whole lot smoother!
