It goes
without saying that when you are moving house, you shouldn’t leave everything
to the last minute. When you are going to pack, carefully consider what you do
and don’t need and avoid taking any clutter to your new place. Unless you are
travelling light, there is no way that you will be able to unpack all of your
stuff immediately or on the first day of the move. With this in mind, it's
worth thinking about what essential items you’ll need soon after crossing the
threshold.
With this in
mind, in this handy guide we outline a few top tips to help you organise your
packing and get your move up and running as smoothly as possible.
Prior to the pack:
You don't
need to leave everything to the day before the move. Consider what you don't
need to take with you, what will need careful packing and what is covered for
potential breakages.
Make a priority packing list
● Take some time to go through your
belongings and have a proper clear-out. You can make up a box for charity and,
if you have time to do so, hold a car boot sale and put the proceeds of your
sold goods towards doing a bit of redecorating or towards some new furniture
for your new home.
● Figure out how many boxes you’ll
require and get these in advance. Find boxes in a variety of sizes. Think about
what else you will need, such as strong tape, bubble wrap and self-seal bags
for keeping nuts and bolts together if you have to take furniture apart. Keep
old newspapers for lining boxes.
● Don't over- fill large boxes, they
will be too heavy to move or lift up.
● Use sturdy packing boxes,
particularly for bigger items or belongings that may end up strewn all over the
place. Boxes made from corrugated cardboard tend to be stronger than regular
ones. You can usually find these at supermarkets, off-licences or bigger retail
stores, however, make sure that they are clean first.
● Check that your contents insurance
will cover you for any damage or breakages during the move.
● Put any material that is classed as
hazardous, such as paint, bleach and aerosols, into a separate box and keep
them away from the rest of your stuff.
Plan ahead
● Unless you are traveling light, you
will not be able to unpack everything in the first day, so it's certainly worth
deciding what you may need easy access to shortly after you cross the
threshold.
● Pack an 'essentials' pack for your
first night in your new home and keep it with you. Instant access to coffee,
tea, snacks, cups and a kettle will be necessary after you arrive. As will
plates, utensils and cleaning wipes.
● Prepare an overnight bag for everyone
in the family, and make sure that there is enough toilet paper and toiletries
for everyone.
At
Perrymans, we realise how stressful moving home can be. That's why we aim to
make things easier with an affordable packing service. We have a team of
friendly and experienced staff who can provide a complete packing service
before your relocation. Whether you are packing up your entire house or office
we will tailor our service to suit your needs. Get in touch
to find out more.
