Things That You MUST Do When Moving Home

Let’s change that slightly: Things That You MUST Do When Moving Home, and Why it Won’t REALLY Matter if You Don’t!

What! That goes against everything anyone has ever told you about moving home, I know, but let me explain…..

Things to do when moving into a new home: Do an internet search for that term and you will be flooded with home moving checklists, things to avoid when moving home, things not to forget when moving home, how to organise a home move, blah blah blah.

But life happens, and events can get in the way of executing the perfect home move.

So what’s the worst that can happen?

You will end up very stressed and your home move will cost you considerably more money.

We would never advocate moving home without thoroughly planning your home move, but moving day is just that, a single day.

So for all your worrying and sleepless nights over perfecting your home move, let’s look at the consequences of not doing a home move ‘by the book’.

Ditch the Decluttering

Moving home is a great opportunity for getting rid of items you no longer need in your life or new home.

The whole point of decluttering is that you only take the items to your new home that you really want or need.

And if you don’t declutter before your home move, what is the consequence?

It will take you longer to pack your things, will cost you more in packaging costs, and you will incur higher costs for loading, unloading, and transporting things you don’t need or have room for in your new home.

But you will still move out of your old home into your new home and you could declutter as you unpack.

You may also like to read: The Epic Guide to Decluttering. In this guide, we share the quickest and easiest ways to declutter each room in your home.

Leave Booking Your Removal Company Until the Last Minute

There are plenty of removal companies out there so getting one to move you at the last minute should not be a problem, right?

True, there are many removal firms, but especially if you intend to move home on a Friday or during the peak summer months, the best are often booked well in advance.

And because you are in need of a removal firm at the last minute, do you think you will get the best deal, or will the removal company know you are in a fix and charge you accordingly?

You may be lucky and get a cancelled slot with a reputable removal company but the chances are you will need to settle for a less-than-ideal moving partner.

Will you still be able to move home if you leave hiring a removal firm until the last minute?

Yes, but moving day will turn out to be expensive and stressful.

You may also like to read: Removal Company is Fully Booked. Now What Do I Do? In this guide, we explain what to do if your preferred removal firm is fully booked.

Ignore the Moving Home Checklist

A home moving planner and checklist ensures there is nothing missed in the preparation of your home move.

Every step of the home move is mapped, just tick it off as each stage is completed.

But what if you don’t make use of a home moving checklist?

You will likely just become so overwhelmed with everything that needs doing that you don’t even start to prepare for the move.

That is the road to high stress-levels and even higher moving costs.

You may also like to read: Your Week-by-Week Home Moving Calendar and Checklist. Here we have created a list of the home moving tasks in chronological order to ensure your home move is as stress-free and easy as possible.

Forget About Doing a Floor Plan

Creating a floor plan for your new residence is a great idea.

It helps you decide which items to take to your new home and which just won’t fit where you need them.

It also greatly assists the unloading team so that they know exactly where each piece of furniture goes.

But if you skip this important task, what happens?

You end up paying to pack and transport furniture that is just not going to fit into your new home. It will take longer to load and unload the removal van costing you yet more money.

You may also like to read: How to Create a Floor Plan. In this guide, we show you how to measure rooms and furniture to make a simple floor plan for your new home.

Skip Labelling Your Moving Boxes

In an ideal world, you should clearly label the contents of each moving box and which room they are destined for in your new home.

This makes it easier for the removal team to place the boxes in the correct room, helps you find your things easier, and generally makes the whole unpacking process simpler.

But if you don’t label your boxes, what’s going to happen?

For sure the unpacking process will be chaotic at best.

You will need to move boxes between rooms to get the contents into the room you want.

And how will you know if a box has gone missing?

Labelling your moving boxes correctly is extremely useful but is not a show-stopper if you don’t do it, but you will certainly regret not labelling them.

You may also like to read: How to Label Moving Boxes – An Easy and Foolproof Way. In this guide, we share a simple but very effective way to label your moving boxes.

Things You MUST Do When Moving Home, Which You Really MUST Do

OK, so as we have seen that skipping any of the above steps in your home move is not going to stop you from moving home.

It will certainly not help you have a stress-free home move, and your removal costs will be higher, but you will move home.

But what if you skip these next steps, then what?

Your home move may not happen at all and there is the potential that your family heirlooms and precious items are damaged beyond repair.

And the worst-case scenario, you may never see your entire household contents ever again.

So what must you absolutely ensure you do when moving home?

Find a Reputable Removal Company

Whether you are a disorganised person or are just so overwhelmed with everything that you cannot motivate yourself to get the home-moving process started, moving day is still fast approaching.

Nobody wants stress and certainly nobody wants to spend more money than they need to.

But there is so much more at stake than that.

Can you imagine a family heirloom or even your entire worldly goods going missing?

That is the risk you run if you do not choose your removal company wisely.

You may also like to read: How to Avoid Removal Company Scams. The majority of people who get scammed are those that did not give choosing the company enough attention. In this guide, we share tips on how to recognise and avoid removal company scams.

Last-minute moves do not have to be stressful, costly, or heartbreaking.

So the number one thing that you absolutely MUST do when moving home is……..

Hire a good full-service removal company.

They will make your move so much easier.

They will dismantle your furniture, pack everything, label all the boxes, load and transport it to your new home, and then place everything exactly where you want it.

Some will even unpack for you.

How much easier does that sound than trying to do it all yourself?

Just follow these two must-do tasks to ensure a smooth home move.

• Declutter your home
• Hire a full-service removal company

That’s it.

Just two tasks and you will have a quick and easy home move.

You may also like to read: How to Pick a Good Removal Company. The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide. Choosing the right removal company is so important that we have created a step-by-step guide to choosing the right removal company for your home move.

Of course, there are still things that you must do such as send out change of address notifications and getting settled into your new home and life, but these can be done after you have moved.

So in our home moving blog, you will find a whole library of articles to make moving and settling into your new home easier, cheaper, and quicker, it is well worth the effort to read those guides.