Top Tips for Moving House in York

The date for moving house in York is looming so now is the time to ensure you are properly organised. Don’t leave things to the last minute and ensure that you keep a checklist so that important points aren’t forgotten.

Organising Your Packing

The absolute best way to handle your packing is to ask your removal company if this is something that they offer. If they do offer this consider the saved time and effort that comes with someone else undertaking this laborious task. Some removals even supply the packaging and boxes as part of the service, allowing you to simply hand over the reins, knowing your precious items are being professionally packed up.

If you are packing yourself do make sure that heavier items are placed in smaller boxes to make them easier to carry and to use packing materials which are fit for purpose.

Putting Furniture Together

Most households own a least a few pieces of flat-pack furniture and so some removal companies again offer to put these back together for you at the other end. Whether you choose to accept this help or not make sure that you secure the pieces of furniture together, have all screws, nails, hinges and associated parts in a bag attached with everything else and if possible the instructions handy. Having to wait to go to bed because the new bed needs putting together and no-one can find the toolbox isn’t a great start either so ensure that you have everything you need at hand.

Attics and Lofts

So that nothing is forgotten or left behind it is wise to clear and pack the attics in advance. If due to space you choose to continue to store items up there until moving day leave yourself a reminder to remove these items first or stack them the night before somewhere where they may be easily reached for removal.

Moving Items into Storage

Dependant on why you are moving or where you are moving you might find that putting some items into storage for a time is the best bet. Save yourself a lot of time by labelling boxes for storage clearly and ensuring that important documents and items are stored safely away from the “Move to storage” area.

Prepare Electrical Appliances in Advance

Removal teams are not qualified, insured or allowed to deal with anything mains electricity supply related. If your cooker needs to be disconnected have this done prior to moving day, disconnect washers and dryers, empty, clean and dry fridges and freezers and ensure doors are taped shut for ease and safety when moving them.

Moving Garage and Shed Items

Removal teams won’t move gas canisters, opened tins of paint, matches, paraffin and indeed any similar volatile items you may find in your garage or shed. Doing so would invalidate their insurance and cause a potential hazard. Check with your removal team however be prepared to make alternative arrangements for items such as these.

Plan out your moving day carefully during the run up to the move and the move should go smoothly and you'll soon be settled in your new home.