The festive period can be busy for a lot of people, and choosing to move home during this time can bring a plethora of additional things to consider. While you want to sit back and relax over Christmas, we’ve compiled the perfect list to ensure you can do just that in time for the big festive day during your moving period.
Book A Removals Company
If you need a helping hand, furniture removals Chester will assist with packing and moving your items from one location to the other. Remember to book these in advance to your moving day, as the holiday periods can be a busy time for removal services.
Make A Clear Timeline
The Christmas season is one of the busiest times of the year, so last-minute decisions may not go down well. Having a clear plan on what you need to get done will make your move seem a lot more organised. A couple months before moving day, we advise that you create a list of all the things you need to get done over the following months. This may include buying packing supplies, booking a removals company, informing the necessary people of your change of address and of course, enough time for packing.
Pack Efficiently
The way you pack your items will determine how easily you will be able to unpack and organise these in your new home. Make sure to label all boxes so you can decipher which items need to go to each room of your new house. Additionally, pack a separate box with holiday essentials, like decorations and ornaments, so you can easily find them and maintain a festive atmosphere even in the midst of the move.
Why not listen to some Christmas music when packing and unpacking to get you in the festive spirit.
Pro Tip: Try packing your essentials box in your own vehicle rather than the moving truck so you’ll have it as soon as you arrive.
Start Christmas Shopping Early
Christmas shopping is a stressful task alone, but having to think about this and packing all your items ready for the move is a lot to balance. So if you have the time, we advise you to prepare all your Christmas presents for friends and family in advance of moving day. Make sure to keep all these stored together, so you can easily access them when you need to give to loved ones over the festive season.
Prepare For Bad Weather Conditions
The UK winter weather can bring a mix of forecasts, which means preparing for all potential weather is advised. With the chances of heavy rain or even snow, checking the roadworks leading up to moving day is advised. Having salt or sand on hand to keep walkways safe for movers is also great to remember.
Pro Tip: Keep a shovel, an ice scraper, and extra blankets within easy reach, either in your car or at the top of the moving truck. These small items can be lifesavers if winter weather strikes unexpectedly.
Moving Day
When moving day arrives, you want to make sure you have all the essentials on hand, such as your essentials box, to-do list for the day ahead and double check everything is good to go with your removals service.
If you are planning on unpacking on the day of arrival, placing all boxes in the correct room will help you when it comes to unpacking room by room. Unpacking the items you will need sooner than others is a good way to start too, such as bedding and clean clothes ready for the evening.
Lastly, don’t forget to inform friends and family about your change of address and consider sending electronic holiday greetings or cards to save time during this busy period. By following these tips, you can turn your Christmas move into a memorable and enjoyable time of year, and you will soon be enjoying the festive period in your new humble abode.