Packing and moving seem to
be an easy task while discussing but it is definitely not easy when done
practically. It involves a lot of planning and proper execution. Here are some
tips which can make the local household shifting easy and hassle-free.
Trust professional
packers and movers:
You may feel that local
packers and movers are charging a big amount, but the reality is moving is a
time consuming and expensive task. It involves a lot of human labors, extensive
planning, and proper execution so that your belongings reach to the new place
without any damage.
Don’t underestimate
moving intercity:
Never underestimate the
efforts while moving locally, it may seem to be an easy task but packing,
unpacking, and loading can take forever. You may think you are going to shift
within Bangalore city but moving is a tiring task, avoid making horrible
mistakes if you are not an expert. Save yourself from hassle and unnecessary
damage even if you are moving just a few kilometres away.
Pack the essentials:
Even local moving is a
very hectic task, even if the movers does all the loading and unloading, you
would be too tired to unpack your belongings on the same day. In order to get
hold of all the essentials, pack a bag overnight. You can include 2 pairs of
clothes, toothbrush, soap, mobile chargers, laptop, some cash, important
documents, keys, ready to eat meals, torchlight, medicines etc.
Prepare in Advance:
You may feel relocating
within the same city is instant but planning in advance makes the job easier.
You can do the planning in advance and contact 2-3 local moving companies.
Compare the prices and select the best movers to do the job.
Check ratings and
reviews:
Avoid booking packers and
movers at last minutes, always read the ratings and reviews before opting for
one. Always reach out a professional to handle your precious household
belongings.
Get familiar with the
new locality:
Before moving into the new
place, it is must to visit your new home. You can also utilize it as an
opportunity to meet your neighbour and get family with them.
Invest in good boxes:
Avoid using old /damaged boxes
to pack all your expensive stuff. Buy some sturdy boxes from a local store by
paying a small amount. You can get some boxes from a friend who has shifted
recently.
Declutter:
It is never too late to
throw away all the items which you don’t need anymore. I am sure, you don’t
want to carry all this mess to the new home. You can also sell it or donate it
to some NGO.
Label Everything:
The most stressful task is
to unpack everything and organize it properly at the new place. In order to
avoid unnecessary hassle, label each and every pack. You can also prepare a
checklist of things for easy unpacking.
Book a transportation:
Depending on the volume of
your belongings hire the correct transportation, it can be a small truck or
large one. The cost depends on the size of the vehicle, avoid booking large
truck for local shifting.
