Friday, August 30, 2013

Packing For Your Relocation

A guide to packing for your relocation


Making sure everything gets packed properly can be quite time consuming, and often it feels like there isn’t enough time to get everything done by moving day, as you will have lots of other things to worry about in addition to packing. By starting your packing early and being organized however, you can greatly simplify your packing and can take the time to make sure it’s done the right way.


Organizing


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Before you start packing anything, have a clear out of all the old and unwanted stuff in the house. You should then try to sell or get rid of these items so you can focus on what you actually need to take with you to your new home. You can then focus on drawing up a packing schedule. Try to set yourself enough time to do a small amount everyday, and make sure you start this as early as possible, at least a month or two in advance of moving day, to make sure you have the time to get everything done at a reasonable pace.
You should ideally start packing things that are rarely used, such as valuables and other delicate items first, gradually staggering your packing so you slowly work your way toward the more essential everyday items as moving day gets closer. This way, once you are ready to move, you should have everything packed and ready to go except for a few minor essentials that can be packed last.

Packing materials


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There are a couple of options here. You can often pick up most of your packing supplies from your removal company if you like, although this might be an additional cost that you don’t want to incur. The same can be said for online retailers - while it is often worth getting specialist containers for your breakables and valuable goods, most of your things can be packed in any cardboard box.

A great alternative is to simply go to your nearest grocers or local supermarket and see if they have any boxes to spare. They normally have plenty from deliveries in the week, and are normally more than happy to give these to you for free. As they have only been used once, most of these boxes should be in fairly good condition too.

The other essentials you’ll need is some good, durable packing tape and a Stanley knife. Both of these items might already be around the home, and are very useful for general tasks too so are worth the minor investment.

How to pack


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You should always start with the heaviest items first, and pack these at the bottom of your box. Think of filling the box like fitting the pieces of a puzzle together - you want as little space left as possible, with your items packed together as securely as possible. In between each item, place some bubble wrap or old newspaper to protect and cushion them, then add your next item. Once you have the heavier and bulkier things in, slot as many smaller items in the cracks as you can to fill up the space. One the box is packed, it should make very little noise if you shake it gently, and you shouldn’t feel too much movement. This indicates that everything is packed as securely as it can be.

It can be worth double taping the box together too, in order to ensure the seal doesn’t break in transit. Finally, make sure to clearly label all your boxes not only with contents, but also any special instructions, and also what room you want the boxes unloaded in,. This will save you lots of time when it comes to unpacking, as everything will be in the right room from the start. http://www.movingservicesremovals.co.uk/removal-companies/SW3-removal-services-chelsea.html

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Moving Home - Avoid Traffic by Hiring A Professional Removal Company

Moving home in Scotland - Hiring a professional removal company

When moving home in Scotland, many delays can happen. An Estate Agent might not be able to give keys to their tenants on the day that they were meant to. Therefore, a house move can be delayed by a couple of days. An ISP (Internet Service Provider) might not be able to install a router in your new home for a while. For many people, it is important that they have an internet connection as soon as they move in. However, there can be many reasons why an internet connection cannot be installed for some time, such as a fault at a telephone exchange. Other delays can happen when moving home – traffic is an example of such.
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Although Scotland’s population is less than London’s, traffic congestion can happen on its motorways and A-Roads. Its capital city, Edinburgh, can get very congested in the afternoon and also at the weekend. When moving home in Scotland, added cost can accrue when stuck in traffic. Many removal companies in Scotland charge by the hour. If you tell a removal company how many items need to be packed when much longer is required in reality, a final bill can be much higher.

By choosing a professional company that can help with house removals in Scotland, they will know where congestion is more likely. As they have helped scores of other people before with moving home, they might know of the roads in Dundee or Glasgow which are more congested than others.

The route which a removal company takes in order to drive from one location to another can also be done much quicker too. The area which you’re moving to might be where previous customers of theirs have moved before. If you are moving to a metropolitan city from a rural area, they might know of another route which isn’t on a sat-nav. Therefore, traffic can be avoided and you won’t have to pay more than what was originally quoted.

Before choosing a moving company that specialises in Scotland removals, here’s what should be done:

Utility companies

If you don’t tell the gas, electric or sewage company which you have an account with at the moment that you are moving, they can continue charging money. Furthermore, less money might have to be paid for bills at the property which you are moving to. Not only does it make complete sense to let a utility company know you are moving but you can also save money too.

Pack boxes

Several carton boxes are often required when moving home. You can get plenty of boxes from supermarkets, convenience stores and also fast food restaurants. The items which are first packed into boxes should be what you won’t immediately need. Books and clothes that aren’t worn often can be packed into a box plus any other items which aren’t required until after you have moved. The next packing boxes that are packed should be done shortly before you move. Cooking utensils and bedding can be put into packing boxes the day before a removal company is due to arrive. By packing boxes in stages, you won’t have to step over several boxes for a long time before you actually move home.

There are many factors to take into consideration when moving home in Scotland. As it is an exciting experience in life, you should make sure that every step is taken so that it goes according to plan and suffers minimal delays. You must also realise that there can be events that increase how long it takes to move which are beyond your control.

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