What Can Go Wrong on Your Move?
October 7th, 2011
A house move can be one of the most stressful times in your life. It involves packing up everything you own and transferring it to a new residence. Unless you employ interstate removalists on a long haul move, you might be in for a few problems along the way.The best way to avoid problems on your big move is to plan ahead. Good planning on your part and the help of good removalists will mean a smooth transition. Here are a few common problems people face so you can plan to avoid them:
Broken Belongings
Nobody wants to have their belongings, particularly expensive ones, damaged in transit. Apart from employing professionals to pack for you it is important that you follow good packing procedures. Try to pack everything in tightly, but not too tight.
- Use bubble wrap when necessary or newspaper for less expensive items.
- When you pack a box double check to make sure it is sealed up properly.
- You do not want the box popping open as soon as someone picks it up.
Missing Items
Losing items along the way or simply forgetting to pack them is easy to do when you are stressed out from a house move. Make sure to create a ‘moving check list’ to ensure you are not trying to keep track of everything in your head. This can also help with time management if it is a particularly big move.
- Pack precious belongings like photo albums separately and bring them along in the car with you to be safe.
- Make sure all boxes are labelled so you know what you have packed if you are unsure if anything is missing.
- Do a few double checks around the home and garage to make sure you have gotten everything.
Costly Moves
You need to find the right removalist for your big relocation. It may seem easier and cheaper to do it yourself but after the hassles, stress and broken items it can be more expensive. Hiring a truck is one option but if it is a long haul move and you are uncomfortable driving a big vehicle then it is easier to have professionals help out.
- Make a budget for your move and stick to it so you have enough left over for setting up in your new home.
- Sell anything you do not want to take with you and use that extra cash to finance the trip.
- Be realistic in your moving estimates in regards to fuel as well as getting removalists in to help.
Damaged Home
Moving big items out of your current house or into your new one can do extensive damage. It only takes a dropped fridge or a table coming to close to the wall to wreck some flooring or paintwork. The important thing is not to rush when you are moving so take your time and move things properly.
- Use two or more people for moving heavy objects for safety as well as to avoid damaging the walls and doors.
- Open all doors as wide as they go so that you do not have to push them open on the way out.
- If you are unsure, measure all the entrances and your larger more awkward items and remember – if you got them into the house you can get them out!
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