House moving preparation Order
Comprehensive Guide and Life Tips for Moving Preparation from the Professionals at EXTRA SERVICES
Moving a house is a challenging task that requires careful planning and organization. To ensure everything goes smoothly and without unnecessary stress, it is important to start preparing well in advance. This article will provide you with a comprehensive overview of everything that needs to be arranged before moving and what to prepare for.
1. Planning and Organization
- Setting a Date: Choose a date that works for both you and the moving company you hire. Also consider the season – moving in the summer may be more challenging due to high temperatures, but winter can also be tough due to ice or snow.
- Creating a List: Make a list of all the items you need to pack and the rooms that need to be emptied. Have enough moving boxes and packing materials ready.
- Finding a Moving Company: If you decide to move with professional help, choose the company that suits your needs both financially and in terms of the range of services it offers. For example, EXTRA SERVICES.
- Securing Packing Materials: Boxes, bubble wrap, tape, filler materials – these are all needed to safely pack the items you are planning to move and transport.
- Informing Service Providers: Notify all important institutions about your address change: the post office, bank, insurance companies, energy providers, internet and TV providers.
2. Sorting and Packing
- Getting Rid of Unnecessary Items: Moving is a great opportunity to get rid of things you no longer need. Sell, donate, or recycle them.
- Packing by Category: Pack items by rooms or by how often you’ll need them in your new home.
- Proper Packing of Fragile Items: Carefully wrap fragile items in bubble wrap and label the boxes as “fragile.“ Professionals will take care of it.
- Labeling Boxes: Write on each box what it contains and which room it belongs to. Professionals again have boxes that are designed for this purpose with the appropriate placement already specified.
3. Disassembling Furniture
- Instructions: Before disassembling furniture, carefully read the instruction manual, or once again – hire professionals such as those from the international network EXTRA SERVICES.
- Safety: Use the appropriate tools when disassembling and be mindful of safety. It’s best done under the supervision of experts.
- Organizing Screws and Parts: Carefully store screws and parts in labeled bags and attach them to the corresponding piece of furniture. You’ll be surprised how useful and practical such small things can be.
4. Transporting Pets and Plants
- Pets: Ensure safe transportation of your pets. If possible, leave them in the care of someone you know during the move so they don’t experience the stress of it.
- Plants: Wrap plants in newspaper or bubble wrap and secure them to prevent damage. Moving can be especially tough on plants.
5. Cleaning the Old Apartment
- Thorough Cleaning: Before handing over the apartment to the new tenant or owner, do a thorough cleaning. So that no one will complain, and of course for your own pleasant feeling.
- Checking the Equipment: Check that you’ve taken all your belongings and that the apartment is in good condition. Without visible damage, such as missing windows or even doors.
6. Preparing the New Home
- Cleaning: Clean and tidy the new home thoroughly before moving in, or even better, hire a professional cleaning company to ensure it is not just new but also clean.
- Arranging Furniture: Think about where you will place the furniture in the new space. It’s your home, so it should be comfortable for you.
- Connecting Utilities: Ensure electricity, gas, water, and internet are connected. And, of course, television too.
7. Moving
- Inventory Check: Before loading items into the vehicle or container, carefully check everything to ensure you haven’t forgotten anything.
- Supervision: During the move, supervise the transportation of your belongings to make sure they are safely handled. The moving company you choose should guarantee that quality.
8. Unpacking and Settling In
- Priority Boxes: First unpack the boxes with essential items like dishes, toiletries, and bedding. Yes, and don’t forget the glassware from your parents and delicate porcelain that holds special value for you.
- Unpacking Gradually: Unpack your items gradually, room by room, box by box. Don’t get lazy; think ahead.
- Checking Items: While unpacking, check if anything is damaged. If so, address the issue immediately with the moving company you hired.
Tips for Successful Moving:
- Start Early: The earlier you start preparing, the less stress you will experience as the moving date approaches. You’ll be fully prepared.
- Delegate Tasks: Involve family members or friends in the preparations. Or simply leave everything to the experts from the moving company. It will be the best solution.
- Be Patient: Moving is a challenging process, so be patient and don’t let any unexpected problems get you down. Moving is inevitable, and issues you didn’t anticipate are just part of life.
- Enjoy Your New Home: After the move, enjoy your new home and remember that every new beginning is an opportunity to improve your life. We look forward to assisting you when you need it.
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