How to Deal with Last-Minute Moving Problems

You’ve created the moving checklist, started packing early and have your house removals company booked—so everything should go smoothly, right?

Unfortunately, no matter how prepared you are, there’s also the possibility that last-minute moving problems will crop up.

Here’s how you deal with them.

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How to Deal with Last-Minute Moving Problems

Assess Your Situation Quickly

First of all, don’t panic.

Assess your situation and figure out exactly what the nature of your moving day issues are.

Is it that you can’t get a large piece of furniture out of your old home, or into your new one? Has a friend or family member that promised to help let you down?

Whatever the issue, take stock before you start rushing to solve it.

Handle Unexpected Delays

Delays in the moving process can occur for a number of reasons, and sometimes they’re completely outside of your control, but the important thing is handling them when they arise.

If you’re going to have to push back your move, make sure you let your removals company immediately so they can reschedule.

If you’ve arranged for deliveries to be made to your new address, for example new furniture, you also might need to let them know to rearrange.

Manage Last-Minute Packing Issues

We’d recommend doing as much packing as possible in the days and weeks leading up to moving day, but there’s always going to be some things you can’t pack until the day itself.

As a result, last-minute packing issues can crop up, whether it’s not having enough packing materials or difficulty deconstructing furniture, but preparation can help to mitigate these problems.

For example, try to take apart all furniture before moving day, even if it means sleeping on a mattress on the floor for that final night.

Having an effective and efficient packing system will also help avoid running out of boxes or other materials, while it’s also better to have more than you need, rather than less.

However, if you do find yourself running out of packing materials, you can always empty some boxes at your new house before coming back for a second run.

Find Emergency Help on Moving Day

If you get to moving day and realize you’ve not got enough help, ring around your family and friends.

Remember the old saying, ‘many hands make light work’!

If all you need is help to move a particularly heavy piece of furniture then even a neighbour might be able to lend a hand.

Related article: How to Prepare for Your House Removal: A Guide by Sky Star Moving

If you need last-minute help from professional movers then get in touch with us and let us know your requirements. Depending on the time-frames, we might be able to help.

Stay Calm and Focus Amid Moving Chaos

As we’ve already mentioned, the worst thing you can do during your move is to panic, even if time is running out and it feels like things are going wrong.

As long as you stay calm and remain focused you won’t get overwhelmed, and it’s important you don’t start rushing around. Work smarter, not faster.

Making lists and ticking things off as you go will make a big difference. It might seem tedious or a waste of time, but the more organized you are the more efficient you’ll be.

Final Walk-through Before You Leave

After everything is packed and loaded, take a final walk-through your home to make sure nothing important has been forgotten:

Have any small objects fallen into the floor or rolled out of sight?
Have you left any lights on?
Have you left behind everything that’s either the property of a landlord or transferring to the new homeowners?

Again, making a checklist for this can ensure you don’t miss anything.

Related topic: Tips for a Smooth Move with Professional Movers in Maryland

Moving Forward Stress-Free

Moving day should be exciting, not stressful. To make sure it goes smoothly for you and your family, remember these emergency moving tips:

Assess your situation quickly.
React to unexpected delays calmly, and let everyone know that needs to know if your moving day has to be pushed back.
Avoid last-minute packing problems by buying more packing materials than you need, and doing as much as possible before the day itself.
Ask friends, family or neighbours for emergency help on moving day if you need it, or consider reaching out to a professional removals company.
Stay calm and focused even if you’re working to a tight time frame.
Conduct a final walk-through before you leave, checking for any of your possessions you’ve left behind and to make sure nothing’s switched on.