Moving into a new home can be an exciting, yet exhausting experience. That's because there's a lot involved in the process, from looking for a removal company to packing, to disconnection and reconnection of utilities. That's why it's important to plan and prepare well for your move. Depending on where you're moving to and the amount of stuff you have, house removals can be quite costly sometimes. Therefore, it's important to avoid any mistakes that could end up making the move even costlier. For this reason, here are some tips to make your move hassle-free.
1. Start Packing Early
A mistake many homeowners make is waiting until the last minute to start packing and engaging in other moving-related tasks. You won't have enough time to pack all your boxes and other stuff the morning of the moving day. This will only result in delays and will cost you more because many removal companies charge by the hour. Also, rushing through packing is never a good idea because you may end up wrapping some items poorly, which could compromise their safety on the road. How early you pack will be up to you, but as a general rule of the thumb, always go to bed with all your items packed.
2. Only Take What You Need
Do an inventory of your stuff and take only what you will need in your new home. You would be surprised by the number of items in your home you actually don't use. Old appliances, furniture and electronics, are just an example of the things you may not need in your new home. You can donate or even sell some of such items and use the money for the move. Taking only what you need is cost-effective because the higher the number of items you have, the higher your removal costs will be.
3. Dismantle Your Furniture
Dismantling your furniture will make it easier for you to move it. Beds, chairs, and tables are some of the furniture you can dismantle. However, make sure you take note of where every part fits. You can do this by labelling the pieces you remove. Doing this will give you an easier time to reassemble them later on.
4. Always Be Clear on What You Are Paying For
Extras can highly increase your house removal costs. Don't assume your removalists will do everything including providing packing materials, helping with the packing and disassembling and reassembling of items (unless specifically indicated). All these are extras that you may have to pay more for. Therefore, make sure you understand exactly what the quote covers before you hire the removalists.
For more information, contact your local household removalist team.
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