For many,
winter is one of the busiest seasons of the year. From preparing for
festivities to juggling a hectic work schedule, winter can be stressful to say
the least, which begs the question: why would anyone move home during the
colder months? Whilst it may seem nonsensical, relocating in winter can
actually be a lot cheaper than at other times of year and house removal
companies usually have a lot more availability.
Whilst a
move in winter is unlikely to be stress-free, it could be just the ticket to pinching
pennies, and what could be better than being settled in your new abode in time
for the Christmas period? There are many reasons why upping sticks in winter is
a good move, however, it’s extremely important to be aware of potential
pitfalls.
British
weather can be unpredictable at the best of times and in the depths of winter,
temperatures can be extreme, winds can be strong and of course, there’s always
the possibility of snowfall. Moving home is never an easy feat, but when you’re
battling with the elements, the job can seem twice as hard. However, it’s
important not to be deterred. There are plenty of tactics and preventative
measures you can put in place to ensure your winter move goes without a hitch,
and once you’re out of the cold, you can enjoy a steaming cup of tea (or mulled
wine if you’d prefer!) to warm yourself up in your brand new home.
Below, we’ve
made a list of a few pointers to consider before moving day to ensure that when
it arrives, your transition from A to B is as smooth as possible.
Home removal packing tips for winter
Packing is
one of the most time-consuming aspects of moving home and during winter, this
can feel like even more of an uphill struggle. However, there are things you
can do to ensure you’re packing up your home with the utmost efficiency.
Whilst it’s
important to be organised in terms of what date you begin packing, the time of
day is also a crucial factor to consider. The days are shorter in winter and as
a result, it gets darker much earlier. So, to take advantage of the daylight
whilst you have it, we’d advise packing early in the morning to make the
process easier on yourself.
As
previously mentioned, harsh weather conditions are inevitable in winter and
whilst it’s difficult to predict exactly what the elements will have in store
for the big day, there are preventative measures you can take to ensure your
valuables aren’t at risk of damage. Plastic sheets can be used to shield
cardboard boxes from torrential rainfall, or you could even purchase plastic
containers for maximum protection. Avoid using any boxes that don’t have lids
and make sure all containers are tightly sealed to guarantee nothing gets
damaged in transit.
Clear a path and plan your route
An icy path
can be treacherous to walk across, especially if you’re carrying a heavy box or
bulky piece of furniture. In addition to being uncomfortable, cold weather can
also be potentially dangerous if the correct precautions aren’t taken to
prevent trips and falls, so it’s essential that this is taken care of before
any heavy lifting begins.
If there has
been heavy snowfall overnight, make sure you clear a path to allow people to
enter and exit your property with ease and clear any snow away from your
doorway for maximum safety. Secondly, if your front garden is caked in snow,
it’s likely that some of the roads will be as well. With this in mind, it’s
essential to plan your route carefully and perhaps try to avoid any steep hills
or roads that are in poor condition.
In addition
to being a nuisance to drive in, snow can also be extremely messy, and when you
have lots of people trudging in and out of your property with boxes, it’s
important to protect your floor from the moisture. Whether you have carpet or
hardwood floors, lay down some plastic sheets or flattened cardboard boxes as
this will prevent your floors from getting damaged, leaving things in a good
state for the new tenants.
Wrap up warm
It’s not
uncommon to work up a bit of a sweat when lugging heavy boxes from A to B, but
when the wind is howling and the rain is coming down hard, warm layers are
essential. From cosy jumpers and waterproof coats to thick gloves and sturdy
footwear, there are countless things you can wear to ensure you stay safe and
warm in adverse weather conditions.
If your
hands are numb and you’re drenched in rain, your move is likely to take a lot
longer and is bound to be a supremely unpleasant experience. So, be sure to get
out your winter attire and fill some travel cups with steaming hot coffee to
give you and your movers a bit of a boost.
Get the heating on
So, after
hours of lifting and lugging heavy boxes in the freezing cold, you’re finally
on your way to your brand new abode. Whilst you’ll likely be exhausted, you’ll
also be thinking of what to do when you arrive. Perhaps you want to unpack
straight away to make the place feel more like home, or maybe you’re looking
forward to a much-needed rest. However, before you do anything, make sure you
switch on the heating and check that all the radiators are on to allow your new
home to get warm and cosy.
When you’ve
been battling the elements for the best part of the day, it can be difficult to
warm up and you’ll likely need all the help you can get. In addition to making
your new property feel homely, turning up the heating will help you warm up
quickly, ensuring you’re ready to unpack and start the next chapter in your
brand new home.
Rely on a removals company
Enlisting
the help of friends and family to help you move is all well and good, but when
you hire a professional removals company, you can guarantee they’ll be prepared
for all eventualities. In addition to supplying top-quality packing materials
to protect your valuables from extreme weather, many removal companies offer to
assist with the packing process to ensure that everything is properly protected
in transit.
An
experienced removals business will likely have worked in all weather conditions
and as a result, they’ll be specially trained on how best to handle it. They
will also have a varied fleet that’s been prepared for winter and they’ll be
well versed on transporting items safely whatever the weather.
Winter
weather can present a lot of obstacles when it comes to relocating, but when
you hire a reputable removal company, you can guarantee that these will be
tackled efficiently and with ease to ensure your move doesn’t get rained off.
Moving home? Rely on Rose Removals for local
and overseas removals
At Rose
Removals, we can tackle removals on all different scales come rain or shine and
we offer a comprehensive range of services to ensure your move goes without a
hitch.
Whether you
require specialist packing materials
or a storage solution
for some of your
valuables, we can surely accommodate you and we have the skills and equipment
needed to handle grand pianos and other bulky pieces of furniture.
We’re
equipped to handle both domestic and commercial moves and, if you’re relocating
abroad, we can ship your valuables to locations around the globe to help you
start your new life with ease.
To discuss
your upcoming move with a moving company near you, contact
us
today and we’ll talk you through our broad range of services.
