A home relocation can be a stressful experience, and many homeowners dread the day when the removal lorry arrives and the work must begin. If you are not essentially a planner, this might lead to some confusion, and with all your worldly possessions about to be loaded up and taken away, it isn’t surprising that some people are overly concerned. If this event is already marked on the calendar, here are some mistakes to avoid when planning your move.

• Handle the Move Yourself – While it might seem an easy undertaking, a typical family home contains an awful lot of things, and it all needs to be carefully packed and loaded onto a suitable vehicle. Yes, you would save some money by carrying out the move unaided, but in all honesty, for what it costs, you are better off leaving both the packing and the transportation to a removal company. Furniture and delicate items are easily damaged, but an experienced removal team would be able to handle the move without causing any damage. If your new home is located in Yorkshire, for example, there are established removal companies in Selby who can make sure the move goes without a hitch.

• Lack of Preparation – This is the major cause of problems when moving, and the best way to avoid this is to prepare everything you are likely to need. A good supply of cleaning items will be needed for both properties, and ideally, the new home would have been thoroughly spring cleaned prior to the moving date, which means the new abode will be clean and orderly. Packing is critical, and if you have no experience with moving home, ask the removal company to handle the packing, as they have all the necessary items, such as crates and masking tape, and with all the boxes clearly marked, there will be no confusion when it comes to unloading.

• Taking the Cheapest Quote – Often, the homeowner takes the lowest quote, as they mistakenly think that all removal companies are identical, and why pay more than you need? In fact, there are some companies that are not focused on anything except getting the job done as quickly as possible, and in that case, things are likely to be damaged. If you look for an established local company that can give you some testimonials from happy customers, this goes a long way to reassuring you that they are in fact, reliable and responsible.

• Consider Storage – Making a mistake on your dates could leave you with a truck load of furniture and nowhere to store it, so if you think there might be a chance of that happening, source a removal company that also has storage facilities, and if you require it, your possessions can be stored overnight, until the new property is ready for occupation.

We have all heard the horror stories that some homeowners relay, and in order to avoid a stressful moving experience, one should bear in mind the above points. Sourcing a reliable remover will ensure that the move goes ahead on schedule, and with no damage to your valuable possessions.