Moving house is widely acknowledged as one of the most stressful things you can do.
Hiring a professional removals firm you can trust like Andrew Porter Ltd is a really effective way of making sure moving day itself goes more smoothly. But what can you do to make the days before and after the big day an easier experience?
April is stress awareness month, so we’ve gathered together our top tips to take the anxiety and worry out of changing addresses:
Packing up your entire life is never fun and it’s easy to underestimate just how long it will take. This can leave you feeling rushed and hassled as you try to get everything packed up before the removals crew arrives. Using a packing service takes all the stress out of this essential task. At Andrew Porter Ltd, our staff are expert packers who use professional methods and techniques to ensure all your belongings are safely packaged in the right kind of materials. Using a packing service not only saves you time and energy but it reduces the risk of delicate items being damaged in transit.
Sometimes things happen during a move which are out of everyone’s control. But rather than worrying about potential problems, arrange some specialist removals insurance so that if something unexpected does happen, you’re financially covered. Home removals insurance gives you peace of mind as it covers you against losses which are greater than those set out in your removal firm’s terms and conditions and protects you against a wider range of risks. Andrew Porter Ltd can offer a specialist policy tailored to your individual needs.
Take the time to make a list of all the little jobs you need to do before moving day so you don’t accidentally forget anything important. This is likely to include informing utilities companies of your moving date, arranging for your post to be redirected and cleaning the property you are leaving. Leave yourself a realistic amount of time to do each task and work through them systematically.
This probably sounds like a no brainer, but many people are so busy when it comes to moving house that sleep is not high on their list of priorities. If you’re tired, you’re more likely to forget things and make mistakes and even the smallest setbacks will seem much more stressful. Make an effort to go to bed early in the nights running up to your move so you are well rested and ready to go when the day itself arrives.
Once you’ve decided to buy a property, it’s a good idea to visit it again to take measurements and work out how you want to use your indoor spaces. If you know where your large pieces of furniture will go in advance, it will avoid confusion on moving day and prevent you having to move everything around during your first few days in your new home.
Unpacking is so much easier if you know exactly what is in each box and which room it needs to go in. If your boxes are clearly labelled, your removals crew will make sure they end up in the right room which will make the settling in process much quicker and easier. It also means you can prioritise what needs to be unpacked first and leave items you won’t need for a while until later. Keeping an inventory of what is in each box can also be a helpful way of finding things when you need them without having to unpack everything first.
Andrew Porter Ltd are here to guide and help at every stage and to remove as much stress as is possible during your house move. Why not give our team a call to chat about how we can help you? We’re on 0800 389 1222 or click here to fill out a form.
