Common mistakes to avoid during house removal

Moving flats or houses seems to be easy. How hard can putting your stuff into boxes and moving it to your new place can be? Don’t underestimate this process. A few rookie mistakes can turn it into a real nightmare. Here are a few that you should be aware of. They are really easy to avoid. Check them out!

Moving flats or houses seems to be easy. How hard can putting your stuff into boxes and moving it to your new place can be? Don’t underestimate this process. A few rookie mistakes can turn it into a real nightmare. Here are a few that you should be aware of. They are really easy to avoid. Check them out!

Not planning in advance

Even when you’re about to move flats, the number of possessions you are about to take with you is significant. It’s not only about clothing, but also about cutlery, tableware, glassware, household appliances, books, electronics, and finally – furniture. It may seem that it’s not much. But when you start packing things up, you may realise that they take much more place than they seemed. And that’s only one of many obstacles you can face in the process. So remember: plan everything at least a few weeks in advance. That will give you time to organise your belongings, pack them up securely and schedule the removal itself.

Not packing things carefully

In theory, you can pack your stuff at random. Just put them into the boxes, move them into the van and go. But if you do it that way, it’s very likely that:

  • some of your valuables will be damaged,
  • some things will get lost in the process,
  • it will take you significantly more time to unpack,
  • you will pay more for the transport.

That’s why it’s better to organise your belongings, get rid of the things you don’t need anymore (you can either donate or sell them), and use professional packing materials to protect your staff from any breakage risk.

Not labelling the boxes

The other thing that can make unpacking painful is the lack of labels on the boxes. Just think about it: if you use tenths of identical carton boxes, how can you guess where your toiletries or underwear are? To avoid such a problem, just either colour-mark the boxes or write on each of them what it contains. That way, you’ll identify the one you need instantly.

Not hiring a good removal company

Many people tend to underestimate the moving process and think they can manage on their own. As much as packing the boxes with your belongings can be fairly easy (with the right approach), shifting heavy furniture or transporting oversized items – not so much. ‘A good removal company can make the process of moving significantly faster, safer and, what’s most important, painless for the customer.’ says the expert from Master Moving, a removal company from Cracow.

Furthermore, moving companies are flexible. That means that you can pick and choose from a wide range of additional services, such as help with packing, storing your belongings, unpacking etc. You can also schedule your removal when it’s convenient for you. Moving houses at the weekend is not a problem for professionals. They will be available when you need them.

And don’t even think about engaging your friends in the process instead of using professional services. Even if your friends and family are more than willing to help you, they don’t have the experience and the tools required to make the removal go smoothly. And let’s face it: it will most likely turn into a party. So it’s better to plan a house-warming party later on and get the removal done as fast and safely as possible.

Not carrying the essentials with you

You need to be aware of how long it takes to move flats or houses. Even if the very process of shipping boxes to your new place will take a few hours, give or take, the packing and unpacking are much more time-consuming. That means you have to pick and choose the things you need to have available at hand, such as toiletries, underwear, a few sets of clothing, smartphone/laptop chargers etc. Make sure you pack them into a bag you can easily reach at any time.

If you’re in doubt about how to organise the move, ask the professionals for help. Contact a good moving company and consult the process with them. That way, you’ll avoid all the mistakes and move into your new place fast and smoothly.