Last-minute moves can be highly stressful, especially if you’re looking to save money or complete a long-distance move. Most of us would probably avoid last-minute moving, but it may be unavoidable.
This article shares our top tips for carrying out a move at short notice. Discover how to pack when you’re moving in a hurry, save time, and stay organised so that your move goes as smooth as possible.
1. Make A Checklist
Last-minute movers can get easily distracted or overwhelmed by moving tasks. Your first port of call should be to make a checklist of everything you need to do before moving. Include every task and a deadline and prioritise them in order with the most important things at the top of your checklist.
2. Discard Things You No Longer Require
You’ll never realise how many things you own until you need to move them. The best pro-tip for saving time is to get rid of stuff you no longer use or need. Grab a garbage bag and place anything you no longer need. Many things may be suitable for recycling, selling or donating to charity.
3. Gather Your Packing Materials
If you’re wondering how to pack quickly, then know that having the proper packing station will enable you to start packing in a hurry. You’ll need moving boxes of varying sizes, packing paper, bubble wrap, Sellotape, scissors, packing peanuts, and a marker pen.
4. Start Packing
Start packing fragile items first, as you’ll be less likely to rush. One of the best packing tips is to pack fragile things like mirrors or glass with cardboard first. Next, wrap in bubble wrap and place cardboard over corners and label with ‘fragile’ stickers.
5. Begin Labelling Boxes
Once you’ve started packing boxes of your possessions, label each box to know where it goes. For example, it’s good to pack kitchen things together. Either colour code them or label them with ‘kitchen items’ so that you can place them in the correct room. This makes unpacking much easier as you’ll be more organised.
6. Make An Essentials Bag
If there’s one top tip on this list, it’s to create an ‘essentials kit’ or bag that is filled with everything you’ll need on moving day. Essentially, this is anything that you can’t pack in a moving box, such as toothbrushes, soap, handwash, food or beverages, phones, chargers or medication. Putting these items to one side means you won’t be rushing around on moving day trying to locate what you need. Think of it as if you were packing to go on a weekend away – toiletries, change of clothing, electrical items and any other small, personal belongings.
7. Hire A Professional Moving Company
If you’re moving at short notice and don’t have friends or family to assist you, hiring a professional moving company is necessary. Here at Safe Movers & Storage you can put your removal needs in our hands, our professional friendly team are always here to help you.
8. Set Up Utilities at Your New Place
It’s best to set up utilities in your new home before you arrive, primarily if you work from home and need internet access. Gas, electricity, and broadband providers will need to be contacted. Knowing your precise move-in date and the last day in your current home will help you to switch over seamlessly.
9. Don’t Forget to Clean
When everything is packed and ready to move, it’s time for one last clean of your property. Ideally, it’s best to clean once everything has been moved. Hiring a professional cleaner will save you a lot of stress, but wiping down floors, worktops, and windows are the main tasks if you’re on a budget.
10. If In Doubt, Give us a call!
Our team can assist you when you’re moving quickly. We’re experts in storing your possessions, keeping them safe and secure in our managed facilities. Safe Movers & Storage can help you pack and move, so you don’t need to lift a finger. Find out more about our moving services on our website.
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