How to Move House When You Have a Lot of Stuff
Moving a three-bedroom house is manageable. Moving a five-bedroom house that has been lived in for twenty years is a different challenge entirely. If you are facing a large move in Kent or Medway, here is how to approach it without being overwhelmed.
Start the declutter 8 weeks out
The single most effective thing you can do before a large move is reduce the volume. Go room by room, starting with the areas you use least - loft, garage, spare bedroom. Four categories: keep, donate, sell, dispose. Do not move things you do not need into a new house.
Book a full packing service
For a large property, attempting to pack yourself in the weeks before moving day while still living in the house is exhausting and usually results in a chaotic final 48 hours. A professional packing team can pack a five-bedroom house in a full day. The cost is worth it for the reduction in stress alone.
Book storage for overflow items
Large moves often involve a transition period where not everything can go straight to the new property. Storage during the move gives you breathing space to make decisions about furniture and belongings without the pressure of moving day.
Two-vehicle moves
Large properties often require more than one removal vehicle. At Medway Kent Removals we assess the volume of your belongings during the pre-move survey and allocate the right fleet size. A properly resourced large move is actually less stressful than an undersized one scrambling to fit everything in.
Call us on 01634 971005 to discuss a large house move in Kent or Medway.