Moving day can be stressful and fraught with problems, according to new research which suggests half of us experience some of disaster during a relocation.
A study by Happy Beds quizzed 2,000 people who had recently moved house about their experiences and found a catalogue of catastrophes which had turned the process of moving into a dream home into a bit of a nightmare. Problems included damaged furniture, broken boxes, late removals crews and issues with fitting things into the new property.
But how can you make sure you avoid the most common moving day mishaps?
Taking care to select a trustworthy company to handle your move is one of the best ways of avoiding problems on the day itself. Get personal recommendations if you can and read reviews and testimonials from customers. Issues like the removal van being late, delicate items being broken or the crew getting lost on the way to your new home can usually be avoided if you employ experienced professionals to handle your move. Andrew Porter Limited has more than 45 years of experience in home removals and our crews pride themselves on going the extra mile from customers. If you choose us to be your removals firm, we will assign you your own move coordinator who will keep in touch with you throughout the process and make sure the day itself goes smoothly. All our crews receive extensive training in a fully furnished mock house to learn all the best techniques for moving items in and out of properties without scratching walls or damaging furniture or carpets.
Careful packing can prevent a whole host of problems including breakages and post-move confusion. Make sure anything delicate is wrapped in packing materials and placed in a sturdy box. Label everything clearly so you can find items again easily when you get into your new home and your removals crew can put everything into the right room straight away. According to the survey, a quarter of people moving home have had a box break on them, spilling its contents everywhere. Make sure you use strong boxes for your move and don’t be tempted to overfill them. If you are moving house with Andrew Porter, we can provide you with the boxes and packing materials you need free of charge. You can also choose to a few extras from us for additional protection like sofa covers, mattress protectors and special boxes for your flatscreen television. And if you are still worried about keeping all your treasures safe, we provide a full professional packing service so you can let us take care of the hard work and just focus on looking forward to getting the keys to your new property.
Moving house takes careful planning and staying organised can help you avoid many potential problems. The poll revealed that one in 10 people have lost the keys to their new property before making it to the front door. Many issues like this arise when movers try to juggle too many jobs themselves. By outsourcing most of the work to a removals company, you can concentrate on the important tasks like collecting the keys and keeping them safe. You might also find it helpful to plan out exactly who in your family is expected to do what on moving day. If everyone knows what their role is, they are less likely to forget something important.
One of the most common moving day problems is ordering furniture and then finding it doesn’t fit into your new home. One in three people who took part in the study claimed they had had furniture delivered and then found it wouldn’t fit through the door. Taking exact measurements of your new property is a must before buying any new furniture. Measurements will also help you work out if there will be any issues with any existing items like sofas or beds.
