Moving day can be highly stressful due to the many tasks that you have to do beforehand. On top of cleaning your old house, you should also think about managing your new house.
It can be easy to get lost in a haze of preparation, which can make you unintentionally overlook important details related to your moving process. But worry not about this, because we have compiled all the crucial things you should be doing before your moving day.
Check out our curated key list below!Â
1. Arrange and Confirm Your Moving Company
It’s important to secure a moving company at the very least two weeks before your moving date. You should book for their service and avoid waiting until the last minute. Moving companies can become fully booked, especially during peak times. And it will be a nightmare if you fail to snag one!
Booking your moving company in advance will help ensure that you have a confirmed service provider for your moving day. Thus, you will be able to have a smooth moving day without any stress due to certain issues.
2. Prepare Packing Supplies
About to store your things but then you realize that you run out of boxes? It can be full of hassle! Especially if everything runs out during the night, and no stores are open. To avoid this situation from happening, make sure to prepare for packing supplies such as boxes and tape beforehand. It is also recommended to buy extra, to make sure you don’t run out at critical times.
3. Begin Packing Early
If you have a busy schedule, you should start packing things for your old house well ahead of your move. Starting to pack early will allow you to manage a more efficient moving process. It also gives you time to go through all of your belongings, pack them securely, and label each box appropriately.
Even packing just one box per night is better than leaving everything until the last minute. This strategy can help you avoid the frantic rush on moving days and ensure that everything is well-organized.
On the other hand, rushing to pack the night before or even on the morning of your move is not ideal. Being unprepared on moving day and having to pack under pressure while movers load the truck can lead to a chaotic move.
4. Declutter All of Your Things
It is best if you do decluttering first before moving to your new house. Having a new house is an opportunity for you to leave behind any mess in your previous home, to welcome a new and more organized scenery. Additionally, sorting through your things before moving, allows you to reduce the amount of items you need to pack and transport, making the process more efficient and cost-effective.
You can sort through all of your belongings, including all household items, clothes, shoes, and many others. To stay organized during the packing, you can make a list of items that you wish to keep, donate, or discard. For big furniture that you no longer wish to use, you can either arrange for pickup during bulk waste collection or donate it to a charitable organization. This can be much more beneficial rather than disposing of it.
5. Thoroughly Clean Your Old House
Leaving your old house in a clean and pristine condition is essential, especially if you’re renting. It’s courteous to ensure the property is spotless before moving out, as you want to maintain a good relationship with your previous landlord and ensure you get your security deposit back.
If you find yourself too exhausted to clean both your old and new homes, you can consider hiring a move out cleaning service to handle the task. Hiring a professional service can help relieve your stress and allow you to focus on settling into your new home without worrying about cleaning up after moving out.
6. Organize Truck Parking and Lift Bookings if Required
If you live in an apartment complex with a lift, it may be necessary to reserve both the truck loading area and the elevators for exclusive use during your move. Each building has different policies, so it’s important to confirm these arrangements with your building management.
7. Set Up Your New Home’s Utilities
Last but not least, you should also ensure all utilities in your new home are set up well before the moving day. You don’t want to come to the new home and realize that you don’t have any water, or electricity at your new home.
To prevent last-minute surprises and ensure you can settle into your new home without any additional stress, you should not forget to set everything up in your new house.