Moving house or flat is often a stressful time in life, but a little preparation can go a long way. So before you start wrapping and packing, consider this handy checklist:
1. Are you covered? Check your contents insurance policy to make sure you know what you’re covered for while your belongings are in transit . And remember to make contact with your insurer to tell them you’re moving so you can transfer cover to the new place; you’ll need to do this for your home insurance too if you own the place.
2. Timing is everything: Give yourself enough time to pack properly rather than leaving it to the last minute – this will help you be more organised and less stressed.
3. Ways to connect: If you’re setting up a new place, then organise the utilities to be connected before you arrive, as well as disconnected from your old home after your leave. And don’t forget about getting your mail forwarded to your new address.
4. Do it once, do it right: It pays to pack properly, especially if your belongings have a big journey ahead of them. Alpha Movers will wrap and box everything, but if you’re packing things yourself, invest in plenty of bubble wrap, heavy boxes and packing tape to keep your belongings from being broken. Alpha Movers can help with packing supplies , give us a call on
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5. It’s all in a name: Have boxes labelled for each room, rather than throwing random items together. It will help with your unpacking, and also give your helpers a head start on where all those boxes should go without you having to micromanage. If you want to take it one step further, put a list of the contents on the outside of the box as you pack it, then you’ll know exactly where the tin opener, towels and kids’ toys are.
6. First things first: When you arrive at your new home and start unpacking, make your bed. There’s nothing worse than being tired and grumpy from unpacking at the end of the day to find an unmade bed covered in stuff.
7. If you have children: Make moving an adventure by giving them some fun things to do and be involved in the move, like packing their own moving boxes, and drawing pictures on the top to show what’s inside. Keep them well fed and hydrated so they don’t overtire, and have a few toys and bedding on hand when they need a break. If they have plenty of energy, take a short walk to help them check out their new surroundings, although if they’re very small then perhaps have them spend the day with friends or family.
8. If you have pets: Moving can be a stressful and confusing time for animals so if possible leave them with a friend or in care, or keep them to their normal routine as much as possible but out of the way of the main action. When introducing them to your new home, it often pays to have the familiarity of bedding and toys where they’re normally kept such as your room or the laundry, and their water bowl where it would normally go. Keep them confined until they are used to their surroundings.
