Moving house? Here we will offer you our top tips for an easier house move and let you know how our house move storage Woking will help. 

In a large amount of surveys that look at what makes adult life stressful, the vast majority of people surveyed choose moving houses as the most stressful life event. In a survey conducted in 2023 by Legal & General, 57% of respondents said that moving house was the most stressful event they had experienced, beating both getting divorced and having a baby to the top spot. 

And yet, in an average month in the UK, around 100,000 households will move. There are many reasons to put up with the stress of moving – for some it is the need for more space, others want a change of scenery or lifestyle. 

There are ways that you can make a house move less stressful. Within this article, we will offer you our top tips for an easier, less stressful house move. And let you know how our house move storage Woking will help. 

Top Tips For An Easier House Move 

Moving house is stressful. That has been proven and although there is no way to make it as stress-free as a holiday, there are some ways to make it less stressful. Within this section, we will take you through our top tips for a less stressful house move. 

Make A Plan

Your first port of call should be to make a plan. A plan is a good idea no matter what you are doing but it is a really good idea when you are moving. You should think about everything you need to do and when you need to do it. This will help you to create a timeline of everything that needs doing and when it needs to be done by. 

Some of the things that should be on your timeline are: 

• Choosing a moving day
• Booking a removals company
• Purchasing packing materials
• Creating an inventory of items to pack
• Making time to pack items
• Decluttering 

Have A Declutter

Moving is stressful enough without you having to pack and move a load of items you don’t need anymore so it is a really good idea to have a declutter before you begin packing. Go through your items, room by room, and decide what you want you want to keep, what you can donate or sell and what you can throw away. 

You may also find some items that you do still need but that you don’t need year round. This could be placed into our house move storage Woking and stay within it until you need the items again. 

Start Packing As Earlier As Possible

A good way to remove some of the stress is to start packing as early as possible. If you leave it until you are close to your moving day, you will just cause yourself more stress. Packing early will help you to stay organised and will be a big job that is out of the way. 

It is recommended that you start packing around 7 weeks before your move and it is a good idea to pack room by room, remembering to label your boxes with the contents but also with the room. 

Prepare A Box Of Essentials

Whilst you are packing, remember to keep aside things you will need on moving day and/or in the days following your move. This will include items such as:

• Change of clothes
• Pyjamas
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Deodrant
• Shower gel
• Phone and phone charger
• Kettle, teabags and coffee
• Food 

You will also want to make sure that you pack important documents separately and keep them safe. This will include things such as your passport, birth certificates and financial records. Once you have put these all together, it could be a good idea to ask a family member or friend if you can keep them at their house so they don’t get misplaced in the chaos of your house move. 

Use A Reputable Moving Company 

If you are planning on using a moving company, you should look for a reputable company.  

To ensure your move goes smoothly, compare quotes and reviews from multiple companies before booking your mover. Make sure to book well in advance to secure your preferred date, especially during peak moving times like summer and Christmas. If you’re planning to rent and drive a van yourself, remember to book it early as well.

Take Your Time And Take Breaks

You may feel a pressure to get everything done all at once. This will only cause more stress. It is very important that you take your time with everything to do with your move which is why it is so important to start packing nice and early. 

It is also really important that you take breaks. You need to take short breaks during the day to have a cup of tea and to have some food but you also need to have proper breaks. Give yourself a time, each day,  that marks the end of you packing or doing anything to do with your move. Go out for food or watch a film you love. Just do something that makes you feel good and allows your body and mind to rest and switch off. 

Ask For Help 

Don’t try to do it all yourself – get as much help as you can from friends and family. They’ll be glad to help, even if it’s just with cooking or other tasks that will free you up to focus on the move. If packing or other tasks feel overwhelming, consider hiring professionals.

If you have children or pets, it will be a good idea to ask someone to take care of them on moving day and maybe a few days whilst you are packing and getting everything sorted. 

Use House Move Storage Woking 

If you do decide to pack nice and early, you may not want to be surrounded by boxes. Or maybe you need to decorate or do some renovations in your new home. This is where our house move storage Woking really comes in handy.

You can store your belongings in our house move storage Woking where it will be kept clean, dry and safe from theft. All of our storage units are fitted with alarms and smoke and fire detectors. We also have 24/7 CCTV surveillance around the entire Woking facility. 

House Move Storage Woking: Top Tips For Moving House 

Moving house can be incredibly stressful. There is no way to alleviate all the stress but there are some ways to make it slightly less stressful. It is a really good idea to have a plan, to declutter and to then begin packing as early as possible. Whilst packing, you need to remember to pack a box of essentials and to keep important documents safe. 

If you decide to use a moving company, make sure you read reviews and get multiple quotes so you know you are getting the best. Once you have found the right one, book in your moving day early. Throughout it all, remember to take your time, take breaks and ask for help. You do not have to do it all in one weekend and you most certainly don’t have to do it alone. 

House move storage Woking will also be a big help if you need to store your belongings in a safe place whilst you get your old home ready for its new owners or whilst you decorate or renovate your new home. 

We hope you have found our tips helpful. If you would like to know more about our house move storage Woking, please give us a call on: 01483 971 990 or click here.