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How to Move House in a Hurry

Whether you're heading off to a new job or want to relocate, you'll want to do it as quickly and efficiently as possible. The last thing you need is a stressful move that lasts days, especially if you have children.

But that doesn't mean that moving can't be fun! With the right planning and preparation, your transition can be smooth sailing from start to finish.

Here are some tips for how to move house in a hurry:

Make a Plan

Create a plan by analysing your schedule, determining the time available for the move, and making a list of tasks in order of importance. Organise the tasks into sequences and assign specific tasks to each person helping with the move.

Also, avoid having multiple people working on the same task simultaneously to avoid duplication of effort.

You can assign each person one or two specific tasks, such as packing boxes and have them wait until those tasks are completed before moving on to other steps like loading the truck or driving it to storage space later in the afternoon.

By following this plan, you'll be able to move faster and without going over budget.

Gather Necessary Supplies

When gathering your moving supplies, make sure to have enough packing materials such as:

  • boxes
  • tape
  • bubble wrap
  • Packing peanuts

It's also a good idea to have a variety of box sizes and a few extra boxes on hand in case you need them.

Make sure to label your boxes clearly, indicating which room they belong in and what items are inside. This will make it much easier to unpack and organise your items when you reach your new home.

Taking the necessary steps to protect your important documents during a move. One way to do this is by packing them in a waterproof bag. This will ensure they remain safe and dry in unexpected weather or water exposure.

Additionally, separating these documents from other papers like bills or bank statements is a good idea to locate them easily when needed.

Lastly, if hiring a removal company, inform them about any special items requiring extra care or handling, such as fragile items or valuable belongings.

This will help ensure these items are properly packed and protected during transportation. With proper planning and preparation, your move can be made much smoother and stress-free.

Pack Strategically

When moving in a hurry, it's essential to pack strategically to ensure the process is as smooth and efficient as possible. One important consideration is to consider the items you will need to access immediately upon arriving at your new home and pack those items last.

For example, if you're moving during the winter, pack warm clothing and blankets last to access them when needed easily.

Another tip for strategically packing is using a "room-by-room" approach. Start by packing items from one room, then move on to the next.

This way, you can ensure that everything is packed in an organised manner, and you can locate items easily when needed. This approach also helps track what has been and is still to be packed.

It is also important to be mindful of the difficult items to pack and unpack. Items like fragile, bulky, or items that are hard to disassemble should be packed with extra care and attention to avoid any damage during transportation.

On top of that, remember to label your boxes clearly with the contents and the room they belong in. This will make it much easier to unpack and organise your items when you reach your new home and help you to find what you need quickly. With proper planning and preparation, your move can be made much smoother and stress-free.

Hire a Reliable Van Company

Hiring a reliable van company is essential to ensuring your move goes smoothly. When you are looking for the right van operator, there are several things you should consider:

  • Check their insurance coverage. You must ensure they have adequate insurance coverage if anything happens during your move.
  • Make sure they have a valid licence. Double check the company has all necessary licences and permits for moving business before hiring them.
  • Read reviews and compare prices online. Ask friends or family members if they know of any good removal companies in your area, as this can help narrow down your potential options when choosing which one to hire.

Moving house can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially when you need to do it in a hurry. However, by following the tips outlined in this blog post, such as creating a plan and hiring professional movers, you can make the process go as smoothly as possible.

So, make your move in a hurry a breeze by contacting The Yellow Van Company for a smooth and stress-free moving experience!

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  • The accuracy of what you tell us is important when it comes to this. So long as the job is as you described it then the answer is NO.

    But should your booking take longer than you initially requested, you need us to take things up floors that were not mentioned when booking or if you need us to do additional stops then this would incur additional charges.
  • We will collect from anywhere in England, Wales, and Scotland and so long as you are coming back to London then it’s all factored into your quote.

    Should all of your addresses fall outside of London there will be additional cost, but this will again be factored into the quote that you do with us.
  • The easiest way to book is online as this can be done at your convenience and so long as the information given is correct, it will be the same price as booking over the phone.

    But if you want to speak to us then our London based call centre is on hand to answer whatever questions you may have or take your booking over the phone.
  • Absolutely! We’ve never failed to turn up to a customer. It doesn’t matter what the world chucks at us, we will be there!
  • We guarantee 1 passenger seat in all our vans. The only exception is when you are booking 3 movers, as the van only has 3 seats in it.

    If you need two passengers to travel in the van, please let us know this at the time of booking and we will try to accommodate this as best we can, but we offer no guarantees as the job before or after you may require 2 movers and the spare mover needs to travel in the van.
  • Not necessarily but booking at least 7 days in advance will normally mean that we can do whatever day and time you want. If you book with less than 7 days’ notice, then we will always try to fit you in wherever possible.
  • We do advise for our customers to book enough time for their move and if you’re unsure maybe add on 30-60 mins. As this can save you time, money, and stress in the long run. For tips on how to calculate the amount of time you need for your move please click here.

    That being said, we do understand that sometimes customers accidently underestimate the amount of time they need to move, therefore if you go over your booked time, we will charge the standard rate for the first half hour but after that every additional half hour will have a 25% surcharge on top.

    For customers that are way off with their estimations there may be circumstances where we must finish the job off on another day or time when we have availability. As we may have another customer to move after you and we cannot continuously postpone them.
  • In the unfortunate event of you wanting to complain about something this must be done via email. Please send this to enquiries@theyellowvancompany.com. Once reviewed by us we will be in contact with you.
  • We are London based with our headquarters in Mitcham, South London. But that doesn’t limit us to where we can go. We carry out jobs all over London, if you keep your eye out, you’ll see our vans dotted in the north, east, south, and west.
  • We operate 2 types of vans: Large Transit and Luton Van. Please see the dimensions for the vans below. If your building or the parking in the building has a height or width restrictions we must know in advance as we sometimes send a bigger van at no extra cost if your original van is delayed.

    Large Transit:
    Length: 3.5m (Internally), 6.0m (Externally)
    Height: 1.9m (Internally), 2.55m (Externally)
    Width: 1.6m (Internally), 1.8m (Externally)

    Luton Van:
    Length: 4.0m (Internally), 6.7m (Externally)
    Height: 2.2m (Internally), 3.3m (Externally)
    Width: 2.0m (Internally), 2.0m (Externally)
  • Our removal quotes are based on several factors. Location, distance of the move, complexity of the move (what floor each address is on etc.), what type on van you need us to send, the number of movers you need, and the amount of time needed. Packing and storage will also be factored if you require them.
  • If parking is difficult outside your property or is restricted to permit holders only, then you will need organise this for us before we arrive on the day. If it is pay and display, then you can pay for this for us on the day as well.

    We will not park anywhere that we may get a ticket unless you pay for the cost of this ticket in advance. We charge this at £80 which is non-refundable whether we get the ticket or not. The reason for this is because we sometimes have circumstances where we do not get the ticket until several months after the date of contravention and therefore cannot put a timeline on when we know if we got a ticket or not.
  • Yes, feel free to tip the movers if you feel that they have done an excellent job.