When moving home, it is fair to say that flights of stairs can make the process much more difficult. A bungalow is considered to be one of the best properties to move out of or into as there are no stairs to navigate with boxes and pieces of furniture, however, the majority of people moving home will have at least one staircase to go up and down on moving day.
As you may expect, anyone who lives in a flat that isn’t on the ground floor will have to think about the stairs when they’re planning their move and this is essential to ensure that moving day is as stress-free as possible, especially if they don’t have a lift that they can use. To help anyone who is moving out of or into a flat, below we have put together a list of useful tips to make the process as easy as possible.
Enlist the help of a removals company
The best thing to do when you’re moving out of or into a flat is to book removal services. Enlisting the help of a team of expert movers can make the whole process so much easier and you can trust that they will have lots of experience navigating staircases. The more pairs of hands you have on moving day, the fewer times you will have to go up and down the flights of stairs as well, which can speed things up considerably.
Pack into smaller boxes
Many assume that big cardboard boxes are the best to use on moving day, but this isn’t the case when you’re in a block of flats. Packing into smaller boxes will be much more convenient as they will be easier to carry up and down the stairs. You also can’t fit as much into smaller boxes, so they will be lighter, enabling people to carry boxes by themselves.
Make sure you dismantle your furniture
Getting pieces of furniture up and down staircases isn’t always easy and although the staircases in flats tend to be wider than the staircases in houses, they will still be challenging to navigate with heavy and bulky furniture. Ideally, you should dismantle every piece of furniture that you can and although this can be time-consuming, it will make things much easier on moving day. If you have purchased any new furniture, always leave this in the flat pack for convenience.
Give yourself more time than you think you will need
When booking a removal company, allow more time than you think you will need to load or unload the removals van. Going up and down multiple flights of stairs can significantly slow things down on moving day and you should give yourself plenty of time to move all of your belongings. Not having to rush will make moving day much less stressful too.
Pre-plan where the removal van will park
Often, blocks of flats only have small car parks, so you need to think about where the removal company van is going to park. If you’re unable to use a space or two in the car park, consider whether the van will be able to park on the road outside the flats. To prevent any hassle on moving day, pre-plan where the removal van will park and make sure that you’re able to get the van as close to the building as possible.
Use high-quality packing materials
It can be tempting to use second-hand boxes and cheap packing materials to save money when moving home, but if you’re going to be carrying your belongings up and down flights of stairs, you should use quality materials. There is a greater risk that items will get broken when you’re navigating staircases, so it’s always best to use plenty of bubble wrap and strong tape.
Arranging removal services in Scotland
When you’re moving out of or into a flat, hopefully, the tips above will help you to ensure that moving day isn’t more stressful because you have multiple flights of stairs to go up and down. Planning in advance and being organised really is key when you’re in a block of flats, and you will always thank yourself for doing so.
If you’re looking for an experienced company that can provide you with removal services in Scotland, don’t hesitate to contact us here at Moving Home Made Easy. We provide a range of packing services, moving services and storage services, and whether you are moving around the corner or across the country, we will be able to help. From your initial enquiry through to the final box being unpacked, our team will provide the highest possible level of customer service and personalised care, so there is no better company to turn to for removal services in Scotland.
