Monday 16 March 2020

Reducing Stress When Moving House

We work closely with our customers to ensure a stress-free moving process. Don’t worry about a thing, we will take care of it! Time spent now preparing for your packing service will help the day run as smooth as possible for all involved!

  • The Tea Chest is no more. ‘Moving boxes’ have replaced the Tea Chest. These are a lot easier to handle and stack. Clarify with the removal team exactly what is to be packed.
  • Check what time they will visit to complete the packing, this can be anywhere from 3 days before the move, to the day before, depending upon the amount of goods to be packed. If packing yourself, ensure you start as early as possible.
  • Packing correctly takes longer than you may think. Make sure packing is done in suitable boxes, that are taped correctly. Incorrect boxes and taping can result in damages. Try to fill boxes up, but at the same time, try to keep the weight down. If a box is becoming heavy, fill it up with light bulky items and close/tape the lid. Books can often be the heaviest items, please split these up between boxes.
  • Clearly label the boxes with your name, contents, and the required room at the new property. Mark boxes with delicate items FRAGILE, on multiple sides.
  • Make sure any items that could spill are securely fastened, and held in an upright position within the box.
  • Linen bags are useful to place bed linen in, as well as clothes that are stored in draws. Different boxes are for different jobs. Please ensure you are using the correct boxes for items, based on the item weight.
  • DO NOT pack flammable items or food stuffs. This is not allowed, and will invalidate any insurance cover. These put your possessions, and other peoples, at risk of fire.
  • Acid free tissue paper is used to protect silverware from tarnishing. We recommend this if silverware is to stay packed a while. We sell a competitive range of packaging equipment, and could give you a very good deal.
  • To ensure you don’t lose any packed items, please smooth out all packing materials before throwing them out. Small items could get discarded by mistake.

Get in touch with our Plymouth office today for a swift and secure moving process!

See our previous post here: https://www.a1removalsplymouth.co.uk/2020/03/02/moving-house-tips-with-a1-removals-plymouth/

A1 Removals Plymouth

Princess Court, 23 Princess Street

Plymouth

PL1 2EX

01752 968344



source https://www.a1removalsplymouth.co.uk/2020/03/16/reducing-stress-when-moving-house/

Monday 2 March 2020

Moving House Tips With A1 Removals Plymouth

On average, a person moves home more than eight times across their lifetime, and currently, we are approaching the busiest times of year to do this. There are several common drawbacks when moving but using a little bit of organisation and essential preparation; they are simple to avoid. We here are A1 Removals Plymouth will help show you the way you can make your move brighter and a whole lot less stressful. When it comes to moving house, it does all come down to preparation. It is staggering to think that almost 30 per cent of homeowners looking to move, plan their move just a week in advance. One of the most significant factors when planning a move is to minimise the disruption it can cause in your everyday life.

Start with rooms such as your living
room and be sure to pack items you are confident you will not need on a daily
basis. Do not overlook the small and seemingly insignificant things, it may
seem obvious. Still, we have seen it many times when someone has packed their
television away and forgotten to include the remote control! The average home
in the UK fits into around 85 boxes and 30-35 bin liners. Be sure to mark your
boxes and measure all essential pieces of furniture to make your and your
moving companies’ life much easier when assembling items in your new home. It
will also go a long way in reducing your stress on the big day.

moving boxes
Packing

On your moving day, you need to decide what is right for your family. If you have children or pets, give some thought on whether it might be worth seeing if someone could take care of them during the moving process. Upset children and frightened pets can take a toll on anyone while moving their lives into a new home. You need to be able to focus 100% on the moving process, and these niggles can get in the way and only increase stress on the day. It is also advised, when a moving company is removing your items, that all walkways and entrances/exits are completely clear, allowing for more accessible transportation of goods. Be sure to pack your valuables in a separate case and to keep items like jewelry, relevant documents and passports in their own folder or holder.

It’s always a difficult conversation to
have, but make sure you are only taking the most important belongings to your
new home. The last thing you want to deal with is clutter when assembling your
items in your new home. Don’t be afraid to give a few boxes of unnecessary
clutter to a charity shop.

If you’ve planned and prepared well, then the moves gone smoothly so remember to enjoy it’s a special moment savour it you’ve worked hard for it. Still, our final tip is to know exactly where your bed linen is and make your bed as soon as you arrive because at the end of the day, you’re going to be exhausted and you won’t want to do it then.

If you’re looking to move house in Plymouth, give our office a call for a fast and free quote on any move!

A1 Removals Plymouth

Princess Court, 23 Princess Street

Plymouth

PL1 2EX

01752 968344

 



source https://www.a1removalsplymouth.co.uk/2020/03/02/moving-house-tips-with-a1-removals-plymouth/