Factors to Consider When Planning a Move to a New Home

A move to a new house will go more smoothly if you plan well in advance. For a start, you can book a furniture removalist company a month or more ahead to get your preferred date. Here are some other factors to think about at the planning stage.

Extra Services

Some removal companies offer extra services, which you can take advantage of to simplify the move. For example, some provide supplies like boxes and packing tape. The advantage of getting the boxes from them is that they can help estimate the size and quantity you need. Other possible services a company may offer include packing and unpacking. Not only will this lighten your workload, but it can also help the moving day go efficiently with the boxes packed and stacked in an organised way.

If you have furniture that you don't want in your new home but would prefer to keep, you could put it into short-term storage. This is a service that some removalist companies offer. If they don't, you could possibly arrange for them to drop off selected things at another storage facility.

Something else you could get help with is disassembling and putting your furniture back together at your new place. The removal company may also help set up appliances. You will need to check with the company you hire to see what their policy is and book extra services in advance.

Parking

You should also plan the parking for the removal truck. Get a permit if you need one for street parking. You can try to secure a space by parking your vehicle out front. Because many trips will be made between your house and the truck, sometimes with heavy furniture pieces, it makes sense to shorten the distance. If the truck is to park on the driveway, trim any foliage that blocks access.

Decluttering

Moving to a new place is the perfect opportunity to get rid of clutter, and this will have the benefit of making the move quicker and possibly cheaper. Clothes, kitchen goods, and old furniture are some items that you can clear out. Additionally, eat perishable food items and have the fridge ready to go.

Organised Packing

If you haven't booked a packing service from them, make sure you are finished packing when the furniture removal contractors arrive. Otherwise, the move may cost more if it's charged at an hourly rate. You can begin packing in an organised way long before the moving date. Start with areas like a spare room or garage several weeks in advance. Pack your out-of-season clothes. A week or so before the move, you can pack books, ornaments and artwork. You can begin the final packing several days before the relocation, room by room.

For more information about furniture removal services, contact a local company.