When should you start packing for a move? This is the single most asked question when it comes to moving house. As an experienced house removal company, we want to break down the packing process step-by-step to help you prepare and make the entire process run smoothly. Stay with us as we walk you through what you need to pack on week eight up until the moving day.
The packing process can be tasking, and so it will help to start two months before the move day. To kick start the packing process, begin by cleaning the house to give you humble time when decluttering.
The next thing will be to go through each room and take an inventory of the items. At the same time, you want to decide which items you'll be taking with you. So, declutter each room, separating the items into keep, sell, donate, recycle and discard.
You want to be thorough in this process so that movers can have a close estimate of the items you are moving. Again, you don't want to spend money moving items you would otherwise sell or donate.
Now that you know the quantity of the items you'll be moving, it's time to acquire packing supplies. Purchase moving boxes of different sizes. Also, get tapes, bubble wraps, furniture cover, and mattress cover. Head over to our shop for all the packing supplies you need.
Go ahead and start packing seasonal items that you are not using currently. This could be hobby equipment, books, artworks, and decor. This is also the time to donate, organize for sale or take to a recycling centre the items you sorted earlier.
Lastly, start searching for removal companies to help you with the move. Take your time to read their testimonials online. Request quotes from different companies and compare rates. Inquire whether they have insurance. Suppose your items break on transit. You want to be sure you'll be compensated.
1 Van 1 Man Removals is your go-to moving company. We pride ourselves on our exceptional services and ability to exceed our customers' expectations with every house move. Don't hesitate to call us for all your moving needs.
Once you've gone through the moving companies available, settle for one with competitive prices. But even more importantly, ensure the moving company you've settled for is licensed and has insurance.
It’s time to take your packing a step further and start packing by room. Label boxes and indicate the items they contain. Additionally, you want to add the room they’ll go to in the new house to make the movers work easier and streamline your unpacking process.
Take time to pack your valuable items like jewellery. Usually, movers avoid moving-high value items just in case they break or get lost. So, pack them securely together with any cash you have and the chequebook. You’ll be moving them in your car.
Once you finish packing a room, put a “complete” tag on the door. Make sure you take inventory of all the boxes packed. The last thing you want is to be fully packed and not able to trace which boxes have what.
You can also have a designated room where all the packed boxes go to. This makes your packing process even easier. More than that, it will make it easier for the movers when taking items from the house and into the van.
The last thing you want to look into as week two unwinds is your documents. Have a file for all the important documents, including the removal company quotes, bills, insurance policies, academic papers, bank accounts and all the documents you deem important.
It’s time to pack the kitchen, the beddings and the clothes. The key to getting this step done without breaking a sweat is having all the supplies you need to pack the fragile items at hand and systematically pack the items from one drawer to the next rather than per item.
Pack your clothes in boxes or suitcases, whichever suits you. You can move the dresser with the items in it if it’s a sturdy one. If not, you’ll have to remove everything and pack them in boxes so that the dresser can be moved empty.
You also want to start packing the essential box. This box should have all the items you’ll need on the moving day and after you’ve moved. Pack toiletries, cutlery items, medications, clothes, snacks, water, cleaning supplies, phone charge, and anything else you might need.
Your hard work is almost paying off—just one more step. On the moving day, you want to have an early start. So, clean the fridge and defrost the freezer. Discard perishable food items and pack the remaining kitchen items, toiletries and clothes.
The next step? Take your treasured possession with you in the car, together with the essential box. Make sure you have the items your pet will need in the car. Additionally, have the cleaning detergents ready so that the house can be cleaned when everything is out.
Once everything is loaded in the moving van, go through every room to ensure nothing is left behind. You’ve made it! The packing process is done.
Packing is the most challenging part of a move. But when you prepare everything in advance, it will give you an easy time with the movers. You’ll also have peace of mind as the moving day draws near.
We hope that this guide helps you break the cumbersome packing process into manageable tasks that ultimately make your packing a breeze. In case you need help with the packing and moving process. Look no further. 1 Van 1 Man Removals is ready to help with all your house removal needs. Get in touch with us today.