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Moving into a new home can be extremely daunting. After all, you leave behind a home you have built for yourself over the years. However, it’s essential to stay focused and organised during the transition so that you don’t end up losing important things.
Thankfully, movers like AAA City Removalist can help you with your moving needs. But, naturally, there are things that you should take care of when relocating to a new place. And when the Removalist arrives, and your house is not yet prepped and ready, then you’re going to have a lot of problems.
Here are 7 essential things you should do before the movers arrive at your new home.
Do a walkthrough of your new home
Before bringing your stuff over to your new house, the first thing you should do is do a walkthrough. There is no better time to do this than when your home or apartment is empty.
Walking through an empty house is essential because it can give you a good visualisation of where to place your furniture and what problems you may have missed when you first checked out the house.
Before the movers from AAA City Removalist unload your furniture/goods, make sure that:
If you find any issues or problems that were agreed upon but were not done, call your real estate agent or handyman before getting your stuff unloaded in the house. It is already your responsibility for concerns that you failed to put in an agreement, and at least you already know which areas need more fixing.
Child and pet-proofing your new home
When you have kids or pets, every nook and cranny of your new home must be safe from hazards that may be dangerous to them. You can research child and pet-proofing tips during moving days. This can include assigning a separate child-free zone for trash from packing materials and checking doors and windows to see if your child does not easily open them.
If it’s possible, you can take your kids to a babysitter or a daycare when moving so that you can avoid the hassle of taking care of them while the movers are unloading your things.
Plan where your furniture is going to go
Save yourself from the hassle of piling up your things in one area mainly because you have no idea where to place them. This applies especially to large furniture and appliances that need to have nearby electrical connections.
Even though you may have a rough idea or visualisation of where your things will go, it would be best to list it down or draw a rough sketch so that the measurements of your furniture will match your house. Then, you can make changes later once everything has settled down and there is more room to work with.
Ensure that you’ve set up the utilities
It would be best if you had taken care of the utilities before you had AAA City Removalist bring your goods over to your new home. Verify if your electricity, gas, water, phone and internet are all set up and ready to use on the day of the move. You should also call your local council waste facility to know any garbage pick-up arrangements with them.
Find the fuse box and water valve
Before you have your stuff moved into your new home, look for the electric fuse box and the water valve because you don’t want to be looking for them once you have all your things in the way. It would be best to identify their locations early on so that you know where to find them in case of an emergency.
Your fuse box will likely be in the garage, side entrance or a common area if you live in an apartment/unit. Meanwhile, the water valve is usually found outside, along the perimeter of your home.
Deep clean your home
When you have everything down before moving your things, you have to clean your house thoroughly. There is no better time to do it than while your home is still bare.
Look for tutorials on the internet on how to clean your house efficiently. If you can’t do the deep cleaning yourself, then call in professional cleaners who can do the job for you. Even if you have to pay an additional amount, starting your life in your new home with a clean slate is worth the money.
Change the locks
One practice that you should do is change the locks of your new house. You never know who has a copy of the key to the old locks. It’s a security risk that you don’t want to take.
Call a locksmith to change your locks, at least for the house’s main door and any side doors. Also, check the window locks and other additional security concerns that you may have missed.
When you move into your new home, there are many things you need to prepare for good or Furniture Removal. Before AAA City Removalist brings in your items, you must ensure that your house is ready for your Furniture to be unloaded. Follow these tips to have a hassle-free moving day.
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