Top Tips for packing up to move house
Moving house can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, but with the right preparation, you can make the process smoother and more manageable.
Start early and create a plan
By starting early and creating a plan, you can reduce the stress and chaos of moving day and ensure a seamless transition to your new home.
Here are a few top tips from Jones Moves:
Write a list
Get started by writing a list and break down the tasks into smaller, more manageable steps.
Declutter your home
Moving is a great opportunity to declutter your home. Go through each room and decide what you want to keep, donate, or throw away. This will help reduce the number of items you have to pack and move.
Pack the non-essentials
Then, start packing non-essential items, such as out-of-season clothes, books, and decorative items. Label your boxes clearly, and keep an inventory of everything you pack. This will make unpacking at your new home much easier.
Buy packaging and packing supplies
Stock up on packing supplies such as boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, and packing paper. Make sure to have different sizes of boxes for different types of items.
Pack room by room
Packing one room at a time will help you stay organized and ensure that you don’t miss anything. Label each box with the contents and the room it belongs in.
Pack fragile items carefully
Use bubble wrap or packing paper to wrap fragile items such as dishes and glasses. Pack them in sturdy boxes and mark them as fragile.
Pack heavy items in small boxes
When packing heavy items such as books or canned goods, use smaller boxes so that they are easier to carry.
Pack a “first-night” box
Pack a box of essential items such as toiletries, a change of clothes, and bedding that you’ll need for your first night in your new home.
Hire professional movers
Consider hiring professional movers to help with the packing process. At Jones Moves we offer a pre-packing service. We have the experience and equipment to pack and move your items quickly and safely.
By following these tips, you can pack up your house for a move in a more organised and efficient way, reducing the stress and making it a seamless and maybe a surprisingly enjoyable experience!
Get a quote today!
Our pre-packing service can be done prior to move day, or on move day, depending on the size of your property and its accessibility.
If you do require a full pack and move service, we will need you to send us a video walkthrough either via email info@jonesmove.co.uk or our WhatsApp 0790 207 4132 where we will get back to you with an accurate quote.