Relocating to a new city is not a simple task. You need to pack up your entire householdand move into a new city. The process can become very stressful if correct planning is not done. There are many mistakes which people make during packing and moving which leads to problems.
Here
are 11 tips which will help in making the process of packing and moving smooth.
Hire a professional company
Booking
a professional moving packers is an essential step. Professional packers and movers have the necessary workforce to pack the household goods and the
transportation to deliver the goods safely to the new location. Booking early
is recommended to avoid high costs and rush especially during packing season.
Avoid some items
There
is no need to pack each and every item. Cut down on the clutter by leaving out
damaged or unnecessary items which you don't need. This will save a lot of
spaces in the boxes for useful items and also reduce the number of boxes.
Classify items into categories
Make
a list of the items and divide them into various categories. Categorisation
prevents mixing up of items which prevents confusion during unpacking. This is
the best way to pack and move in an organised manner.
Adopt colour coding system
Pack
the items of a particular room in the same box. Thereafter, colour code the
boxes of all the rooms. Boxes containing items of each room should be packed
using tapes of specific colours. Make a list of the colours assigned to
different rooms to avoid confusion during unpacking.
Pack essential things in a plastic container
There
are many things such as cookware, utensils, phone charger, toiletries and tools
which are required immediately after moving into the new house. Since unpacking
all the boxes require some time after moving in, all such essential items
should be stored in a transparent plastic container so that they are available
at hand.
Supervise loading
Even
though a supervisor is provided by the professional packers and movers, supervising
the loading of your goods yourself is recommended. First check the
identification cards of the workmen to ensure that they are from the company
you have hired. The heavier boxes should be loaded on the back of the truck
while the lighter ones should be at the front.
Moving folder
All
the documentation associated with packing and moving such as the contract with
the packer and mover company, the inventory of the goods, rental or purchase
agreement of the new house, records of payments, etc. should be compiled in a
folder for carrying during moving. You may require them during the process of
packing and moving. Storing hardcopies is better because mobiles and laptops may
die down.
Medicines and First-Aid Kit
Health
problems or injuries can occur especially during long distance journey. There
can be instances when medicines may not be available readily. Thus, it is
necessary to pack all the medicines and first-aid in a bag which is handy when
required.
Garage Sale
The
unused and unnecessary items which you are not carrying to your new home can be
disposed off in a garage sale. This will help in earning some ready cash. You
can also choose to donate if you don't need money.
Utility works
Schedule
utility works such as electricity, plumbing, heating, etc. much ahead of moving
into the new house. This is important to ensure that you readily get all the
utilities as soon as you reach the new house.
Insurance
Ensure
that the packing and moving company provides insurance coverage for the goods
in case the goods are damaged or lost during transit.