- Deciding to do everything yourself
Surprisingly, it is very common for people to think they will be able to do the whole move themselves. As you don’t move often, you forget how hard it really is! Planning the logistics of a move including hiring the truck, trolleys, blanket on top of packing up your items and disassembling and moving everything takes a lot of time and could cause quite a bit of unneeded stress. You are also responsible for everything you do. So, if you are to accidentally drop your TV or dent the wall, it is your responsibility to fix this. If you were to hire a professional removalist they would cover all of this meaning you are not out of pocket. - Hiring the first removalists you see
Unfortunately, there are many dodgy removalists as the removals industry is not regulated at all. You definitely need to research the removalists company before choosing one. It is very important to read all companies terms and conditions as well as their online reviews. Also, go with your gut feeling – if someone doesn’t sound professional over the phone it is likely the company isn’t professional and may not even turn up on the day. - Not planning the move in advance
Planning a move requires more than a day or a couple days. If you are moving an office you should start planning at least 2 months prior. We recommend starting to plan your house move as soon as you know you are moving. Failing to plan means you are not likely to be organised or ready for when the removalists do arrive which will cause the move to take longer than necessary making the move more expensive. - Not leaving enough time to pack
Planning to pack your home the night or even the day before is not enough time. You should start packing your non-essential items at least a month before your move. When you give yourself more time to pack, you get time to sort out your items to see if you could donate or sell anything which will make your move easier and quicker. - Cutting corners on your packing equipment
Going to the local fruit or bottle store to collect boxes for your move may seem like a great idea in theory. However, in reality, the boxes you pick up from these stores are not good enough quality to move your items in. They commonly break and fall apart while being moved which causes all items packed in the boxes to drop and break. What you think you may be saving in packing equipment you could end up losing in damaged items. - Forgetting your essentials moving box
The morning of the move is when you should pack your essentials moving box. In this box you place everything you need right until the move happens and the first things you need in your new home. This box usually includes pet food, toys for children, coffee machine, toilet paper, towels, etc.
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