When you’re moving, it’s inevitable that something unexpected might happen. But what kind of problems could happen? Are you equipped for the worst? We’ve got a short list of things that you should be prepared for and a few simple precautions that you can take to minimise the impact on your moving day!
Packing Problems
This could be the one biggest headache in all of moving and removals Sydney! It is so easy for things to go wrong – boxes may not be durable enough and may get easily damaged, there may not be enough packing materials for you to finish packing and the biggest problem of procrastination! What we’ll say is that when it comes to packing, you should always aim to get ahead and start early so that you can tackle packing issues as they arise and not at the last minute.
Damages Problems
When the movers arrive and things are getting shipped out the battle is almost over! But even in this last minute, there’s a possibility that items may get scuffed or damaged. Especially fragile items and breakables – if not properly labelled, it is possible that some things may really be spoilt beyond recovery. Do have a good content insurance plan installed, or check with your moving and removals company on what kind of coverage they can offer you.
Time Problems
Time problems are actually pretty subjective. Some people may not be in a rush to move and can take their time to get things arranged and settled whereas others may be restricted by a deadline – whether by work or by leasing rules. It’s always good to work out a schedule or even to get professional movers to help you plan out something if you’re pressed for time.
Money Problems
Do remember to have a once-over for your costing and budgeting! Moving may potentially be expensive if you’re moving a lot of bulky items and it’s a good idea to plan how much you’re comfortable to spend on everything. There are always alternatives so that you can save money and cut corners with certain procedures regarding the move so do have a read on the wealth of tips we have on our blog about saving money when moving!
Although we’ve listed out the 4 problems that may potentially happen, don’t think about things too much! If you’ve done your proper planning and preparation, just take moving day slowly and each incident as it comes. For all you know, things with the moving and removals company or however you’ve intended to carry out the move might go on as smoothly and perfectly as you’d like and there’s nothing at all to worry about!