At Access Self Storage, we understand that moving house can be incredibly stressful. The journey is full of challenges from the second you choose to move until you finish unpacking the last box. That’s why Access Self Storage is here. Our goal is to help make your move go as smoothly as possible.
1. Start Early and Plan Ahead: If possible, start months or weeks in advance. Make sure to schedule utilities for disconnection at your old home and set up at your new home well before moving day. Also, create a detailed checklist of all tasks that need to be completed before, during and after the move. Why not also download our moving house essential checklist to help you keep on top of everything?
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2. Declutter Before Packing: Going through all your belongings before you move. Sell, donate, or dispose of these items to help decrease the number of things you need to move. This will not only save you time but also reduce moving costs.
3. Hire Professional Movers: Working with a reputable moving company can greatly reduce the physical and mental load of moving. Professional movers have the expertise, equipment, and strength to handle your belongings with care and efficiency.
4. Pack Smartly: Label all boxes clearly with their contents and intended room in the new house. Use sturdy, high-quality boxes to help protect your belongings. Especially if you are moving some items into storage, labelling all your boxes will help you keep track of everything. Also consider packing an essentials box with items you’ll need immediately upon arrival at your new home, such as toiletries, medication, and basic cookware.
5. Look After Yourself: Moving is physically and emotionally taxing. Make sure to take breaks, stay hydrated and eat properly during the moving process. If possible, arrange for childcare and / or pet care during the most hectic days. Remember that it’s okay to ask for help from friends, family, or professionals.
One of the most common challenges of moving house is coordinating the timing between vacating one property and moving into another. Delays can result in the need for temporary storage. Access Self Storage provides a flexible, secure space to store your belongings in during these transitional periods.
When selling a home, first impressions are crucial. Clutter can make spaces appear smaller and less attractive to potential buyers. Using a self-storage unit to create temporary spaces in your home will help make your home more spacious and attractive. This decluttering process not only aids in selling the property more swiftly but can also potentially increase the sale price.
If the new home requires renovations or updates before you can fully move in, our renovation storage offers a convenient solution for keeping furniture and other household items out of the way. This protects your belongings from potential damage due to construction activities, dust, and paint. It also gives workers more space to operate, which can help expedite the renovation process.
Moving to a smaller home often requires parting with some of your belongings. Self-storage can ease this transition by providing a place to store items that one is not ready to sell, donate, or dispose of immediately. This is particularly useful for items with sentimental value that you cannot bear to part with.
For those who have seasonal hobbies or own seasonal gear (like skiing equipment, gardening tools, or summer patio furniture), self-storage can be invaluable. Storage helps keep your home clear home from unnecessary clutter when the gear is not needed all year round.
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Moving home is also as much of a life changing experience for our pets as it is for us, so it’s essential that we plan our moves right to keep them feeling safe and settled. Take a look at our top tips for moving house with pets to improve your move!
Whether you're moving home or decluttering, watch these simple tips to help you better utilise the space in your storage unit.
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Many of our customers even start storing their furniture before they have sold their house. Using our spacious, secure self storage units to declutter makes the property appear more spacious and attractive to buyers. At Access, we have a wide range of storage options, and there’s no additional charge for moving between them so you can easily store a select few items or the entire contents of your house. Our packing experts advise starting with the least frequently used possessions, which you can move into storage well before moving day, so you have fewer things to worry about.
If your house move gets delayed for any reason, you can rest assured that your storage unit won’t be an issue. We make it easy to extend or change the dates you store with us, and you only ever pay for what you use. We’re more than just self storage, we go out of our way to provide security and flexibility.
Our friendly in-store experts will help you select a perfectly sized self storage unit for your needs. As well as offering home-movers a great deal on storage, we also have a huge range of packaging supplies from cardboard boxes for moving to bubble-wrap and tape.
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