1. It’s never too early to start getting organised

As soon as you know you are moving, start planning by writing down what you need to do and when.

Make a start on whatever you can ahead of time. Try not to leave it more than three to four weeks before the big day.

2. Don't compromise on removals

There are different removal options depending on your budget and how much stuff you need to transport. 

You could opt for a packing service, or simply the removal only.

3. Start packing early

Many people put off packing as they can’t face such a mammoth task. Break it down into achievable parts and it will seem a lot less daunting. 

Alternatively, you could ask family and friends to help out.

4. Bags are not as good as boxes

Boxes are a moving essential. They offer more protection for your belongings and we can stack them on top of each other utilizing the space in the removal vans more effectively enabling the removal men to fit more in. Bags are pretty good for any odds and sods, i.e. laundry bags are good for moving linens, clothes and coats, shoes and other non-breakables.

5. Label boxes and keep a list of what’s where

It sounds obvious but so many people forget. Put the labels on more than one side of the boxes so you can see what’s what when they are piled high. This also helps the removal team to place the boxes in the correct room.

If you’re really organised, make an inventory of what is in each box, especially if some items are going into storage.

6. Check your furniture will fit through doors

Misjudging the size of entrances and doors is a classic moving day problem.

Flatpack furniture you previously built yourself is often the biggest cause of grief. 

If it needs to come apart again, find out by taking measurements and give yourself plenty of time to do so. Alternately you can ask us about our dismantling service when booking.

Check feet and arms on big sofas are removable. Let the us know when booking if you need a window removed or a door taken off its hinges.

7. Create a 'Room plan' for your new home

Draw up a sketch of where furniture will be placed in each room. 

You can always move it again but it saves time deliberating on the day and makes the removal go much smoother.

Label furniture according to your room plan. Print out and dish out copies of your room plan to the removal team if possible.

8. Keep wires organised

Remember those Christmas lights and how long they take to detangle? Save yourself the hassle when moving.

If you have a multitude of wires going into one device, use sticky coloured labels or number each part to match one end to the other.

Spend time organising and winding up wires neatly before you move. You will thank yourself later!

9. Pack an 'essentials' box

Pack the kettle, tea, coffee and milk last, so you can unpack these first. You will deserve a cuppa by the time the boxes are in!

Keep remote controls, phones, phone chargers and any other essential items you are likely to lose in the same ‘bits box’ so you know for sure where they are.

Keep real valuables and important papers separately somewhere safe.

10. Make your bed as soon as possible

Make a note of where your sheets and bedding have been packed. And put them onto your mattress when you first arrive at your new home.

You’ll appreciate it at the end of the day when you don’t have to do that 'one more thing' before you can sleep. 

And relax! You have made it to your new home and there’ll be plenty of time to unpack the rest of the boxes.