Generally speaking, the most popular time of year to buy a new home is in spring/early summer. Many will put their house on the market in the middle of the year and you will have lots of different properties to choose from. If your offer is accepted on your dream home around this time, depending on how straightforward the conveyancing process is, you can usually expect to be moving into your new house in around three months time.
So, lots of people will end up moving in late autumn/early winter and it is fair to say that moving house in winter isn’t necessarily as easy as moving in summer. Often, people won’t put any extra thought into moving when doing so from December to March, but there are some things that you can do to help make the process as easy as possible at this time of year. So, if you’re moving house this winter, keep reading today.
Take advantage of home removal services
There are a number of different home removal services offered by professional removal teams nowadays and whilst these are undeniably beneficial all year round, they are a must in winter. Having an experienced team helping you get everything from one house to another in the winter weather can reduce your stress levels dramatically.
Not only will a house removals company help with moving big pieces of furniture and driving everything from A to B, but they tend to offer packing services too. They will ensure you’re using the best packing materials that won’t cause you problems if it starts raining or snowing.
Ensure that you’re ready for common winter weather
Talking of the rain and snow, you should always ensure that you’re prepared for all common winter weather conditions when moving at this time of year. As well as using reliable packing materials, you should also ensure that you’re thinking about your flooring too and using protective sheets to protect your carpet from wet and muddy footprints.
Of course, you may want to think about gritting the path outside your home as well to prevent any potential accidents when carrying fragile boxes. It goes without saying that it is essential to have warm and waterproof clothing to hand too, so don’t pack all of your coats.
Try to get into your new home as early as possible
Whilst you might not be able to get your keys to your new home until a certain time, you should still start sorting boxes at your old house and loading the van as soon as possible. It gets dark really early in the winter months and ideally, you should try and get things unloaded into your new home as soon as you can before the sun sets so you’re not doing too much in the dark.
It is beneficial to check the lightbulbs at your new house, for both indoor and outdoor lights, before it gets dark too. You can then get any new bulbs installed before you need to be able to turn the lights on. Having a few torches to hand will probably be helpful as well.
Don’t forget to get the gas and electricity sorted
When moving house during the winter months, it is essential that you’re able to put the heating on as soon as you get to your new home. Make sure you have the gas and electricity sorted ready to be able to get some warmth into the house whilst you’re still sorting boxes. You may even want to consider asking the previous owners to leave the heating on low for you.
Should you be in the situation where you know you’re not going to have central heating straight away when moving into your new home, ensure that you’ve thought ahead and prepared any required portable heaters. Make sure that these are easy to get to on your moving van too.
Finding reliable home removal services
Hopefully, the information above will be helpful if you’re moving home this winter and you can ensure that you’re ready to go on moving day. It is fair to say that whilst winter might not necessarily be the ideal time to move house, it does have its benefits and with the right preparation, it can go smoothly, even if it is snowing outside. So, ensure that you’re taking the time to prepare for anything unexpected that may arise this winter.
If you’re interested in arranging professional home removal services, please don’t hesitate to contact us here at Moving Home Made Easy. As an experienced removal company, you can trust that you will be in the best hands with our team and we will do all we can to make your house move as stress-free as possible for you. With a number of different home removal services to choose from too, we will have the perfect solution for your individual needs and we look forward to assisting you in any way we’re able to this winter.
