8 valuable tips for good moving planning

 

You are planning to move but don't know when that will happen. That's the perfect time to get in touch with a moving company.

After all, a lot of things can already be prepared. It is good for you to have insight into the possibilities well in advance.

Take advantage of planning

•  9-8 weeks before the move: book the move and arrange protective packaging material. (Visit Britwrap to purchase online protective material at affordable rates.)
• 8 weeks before the move: start cleaning up
• 5 weeks before the move: remove excess inventory
• 4 weeks before the move: start packing (attic/garage/storage room)
• 2 weeks before the move: prepare a moving suitcase (papers/medicines)
• 1 week before the move: packing living room/bedroom (partly) / kitchen (partly)
• 1 day before the move, packing the last goods bedroom and kitchen (except the coffee machine)
• Moving day Everything is well prepared, and the movers start
• After the move, have moving boxes collected when you're done?

Start sorting out the household effects on time

The most underestimated activity in moving is figuring out the household effects: what has to go and what goes with it? This usually takes much more time than one thinks in advance. So start on time. [link to sorting out and cleaning up]

After the household effects have been sorted out, the moving boxes can be packed rapidly.

Did you know that sorting out your household effects usually takes 90% of the time and packing only 10%? So if you start sorting out 8 weeks before the move, you can start packing 4 weeks before the move. That may seem early, but you will probably spend a lot of time in your new home in the last few weeks before the move. And then it's nice when a lot has already been packed.

Plan space for rest

No matter how well you approach it, moving is a job that demands a lot from you: sorting out the furniture, packing the boxes, disposing of excess furniture, and living between boxes. Then there are the unexpected activities. Make room in your schedule for moments when you do nothing or go for a walk—maybe cooking a nice meal when that gives you relaxation. Make sure you have enough moments to recharge your energy. Keep your living room intact as long as possible (without boxes). That is the place where everyone can take a break, catch up and relax. Also, pack your refrigerated items in chilled packaging boxes containing ice packs to keep your food cool and fresh.

Book your moving date

In fact, you cannot set your moving date too early. Many people plan their moving day 6 to 8 weeks in advance, but that can also be done earlier. Most moves are at the end of the month. The months of June, July, August, and December are busy moving months. Furthermore, a lot is moved during school holidays: during the carnival, spring, summer, autumn, and Christmas holidays.

Plan ahead

The delivery date can often be delayed no matter how well the renovation planning is done. During a renovation, there are almost always activities that go wrong. Make the planning wider than you initially wanted. That way, you can absorb setbacks.

Use 'the moving suitcase.'

Have a separate 'moving case' ready to put things in that you may need during the move. For example, think of the papers of the notary, medicines, and identity papers. Keep this suitcase in a permanent place.