CI Movers – Tips & Tricks Of House Moving

Moving is one of the biggest household tasks and it is extremely overwhelming and most stressful events in our lives. It’s an exciting event but a mammoth task with one eye on the future and one set on getting there. But if you can get a head start and stay organized, you’ll find yourself in your new home with minimal fuss.

You can use some moving tips when you are packing up your whole life for a new home. There are many ways to get your life and all your possessions organized for a peaceful and exciting move. 

House Moving Tips by Movers Singapore

1) Getting organized

 Write everything down. Before you pack even one box, create a simple record keeping system. Avoid leaving anything until the last minute. Create a countdown list and itemize everything you need to pack.

2) Strategize your move

How are you going to get from point A to point B on moving day? You will either need to assemble some very nice friends with trucks or consider renting a truck for the day. If you are considering to rent a truck, you will want a quotation from different moving companies to compare prices.

3) Keep your movers well informed

If you have expensive or big, heavy items to move, let your movers know what to expect. Communicate with your moving company and explain all the requirements and expectations prior to booking. Your mover has to be aware of all those minor details in order to estimate your total move time and cost, and have proper equipment available." 

4) Seize the opportunity to purge

Moving is a great chance to organize your belongings and get rid of items that you no longer want.

5) Put together a packing kit

If more than one person is packing, stay organized by establishing a system. Have blank inventory sheets prepared so one person can tackle each area or room.

6) Take inventory

This is especially necessary if you’re hiring a moving company. Having a record of your household items is useful if something goes missing.

7) Label everything

Label all sides of the box for easy retrieval and identification of the items.

8) Find out your condo rules 

Be sure to check the moving policy before scheduling your moving day. For example, some condos do not allow moving on Sunday. 

9) Prepare a moving day kit

Keep one box aside of “essentials” that you will need on moving day, such as cleaning supplies, light bulbs, toilet paper, garbage bags, a change of clothes and your toiletry bag.

10) Be ready for your movers

 Whether you have family or professional movers showing up at your door, be ready for them when they arrive. It makes moving easier and faster.

11) Protect your valuables

Find a safe place to store your valuables on moving day. Insure anything that is valuable or breakable if you are using a moving company.

12) Delay deliveries

If you have made some new furniture purchases, schedule the delivery after moving day. It will help to avoid any congestion and cause interference between the delivery people and the movers. 

13) Don’t mistake belongings for trash

Try to avoid packing things in garbage bags. It may accidentally be thrown away on moving day.

14) Hook up essential services

Make sure utility bills are transferred over to you from a previous owner, and your phone line, cable and Internet are working.