December 17, 2025

House Move Storage Bicester: A Guide

When you are moving house, there is a great deal to do and it can get very stressful. Our house move storage Bicester will help and, within this guide, we will let you know why.

In a survey conducted by Legal & General, they found that 57% of people considered moving house to be the most stressful life event, beating getting divorced, having a baby and job interviews to the top spot.

There are many ways that you can make it a little easier and using house move storage is one of the best. Within this article, we will look at why moving house is so stressful and how you can make it easier, including how using house move storage will help.

Why Is Moving House So Stressful?

There are many different reasons as to why moving house is so stressful. Firstly, there are many decisions to make from where to move to, choosing your new home, how much to sell your old home for etc. Within a house move, you don’t have a great deal of control as there are so many other people involved from estate agents to surveyors.

There is also a great deal of change to our lives as a whole and, during the house move, to your routine. According to Nicky Lidbetter, chief executive of charity Anxiety UK, this is one of the biggest causes of stress:

“Most of us like familiarity, routine and order. When you’re moving, you have none of those. Plus, it causes a ripple effect of change throughout your life…The lack of order, the uncertainty and upheaval that surround a move can trigger underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety, OCD and depression.”

On top of all of this, there is also all the costs that come with a house move and the long waiting times.

How To Make It Less Stressful

Unfortunately, there is no magic way to remove all the stress of a house move but there are some ways to make it easier and ease some of the stress. Within this section, we will look at some of the things that will help.

Make A Plan

Before your move begins, it is a really good idea to make a plan. You should write down everything that needs to be done and then place it into the order that it needs doing. This will help you to see and focus on what needs to be done first.

Start Early

It is a good idea to start as early as possible. Before you start packing, have a declutter so you aren’t moving items to your new home that you don’t need. Once this is done, start packing as this is something you do not want to leave until the last minute.

It is also a good idea, if you are moving to a new area, to do some research into it so you can see how far away things like the local supermarket and schools are.

Prepare Essentials

Whilst you are packing, make sure to place all your essentials into separate boxes. These will be items like a change of clothes, pyjamas, toiletries, phone charger etc.

You should also add in some comfort items so you can feel good on your first night in your new home. This will be things like a scented candle, bubble bath, a cosy blanket or your favourite mug.

Ask For Help

Moving house is a big task and you should not feel worried about asking for help. This could be recruiting friends and family to help with packing or to look after children or pets on moving day.

Or it could be getting the help of professionals such as removal companies, like Bicester Removals, or cleaners, like Smith & Jengs Cleaning Services.

Take Breaks

It is really important that, throughout your house move, you allow yourself breaks. This could be stopping to have a cup of tea and some food on moving day or it could be going out for a nice meal or weekend away to get away from it all for a little while.

Utilise House Move Storage

House move storage will be a big help during a move. It will provide you with a safe space to store your belongings whilst you get your old home ready for its new owners or your new home ready for you.

Why You Should Choose Our House Move Storage Bicester

There are many self storage companies for you to choose from. Within this section, we will look at why you should choose our house move storage.

**5* Rated Customer Service**

Our Bicester team are all highly experienced in self storage so they will be able to help you every step of the way. They will offer you a warm, friendly welcome every time you come into the store. This is what Asif Ali has to say about our Bicester team:

“I’ve had an excellent experience with Cinch Storage Bicester! The whole process — from booking the unit to moving in — was quick and hassle-free. The facility is spotless, well-lit, and feels very secure with CCTV and alarms in place, which gave me real peace of mind.

The staff are fantastic — friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help or answer questions. They made the whole move-in smooth and stress-free. I also love how flexible the terms are, which makes it easy to adjust the unit size if needed.

Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the service. Highly recommend Cinch Storage Bicester to anyone looking for a clean, safe, and well-run storage facility.”

Variety Of Storage Units To Choose From

At our Bicester store, we have storage units that range from 15 sq ft to 400 sq ft so, no matter how much you need to store, we will be able to find a unit that works with your needs.

State Of The Art Security Systems

All of our storage units are fitted with an alarm and smoke and fire detectors. There is 24/7 CCTV surveillance around the entire Bicester facility. Your belongings will be safe with us.

Flexible Rental Contracts

All of our storage comes with flexible rental contracts. This means that if you need to extend your stay or change your storage unit – upsize or downsize – you are free to do so. You just need to speak with the Bicester team.

You are also free to leave your unit before your rental period has expired. We just need you to give us a short period of notice.