Moving to a new house can be stressful and exciting at the same time.
The joy of changing and starting over, practically from scratch, is both a pleasure and a worry.
Because of these mixed feelings, we should take planning calmly, so there’s no room for setbacks or difficulties that are, in fact, entirely predictable.
Let’s go over some of the most common moving problems and how to prevent them.
Lost items
Reaching your new home and discovering that you’ve left something behind or lost an item, however little it’s worth, will always leave you frustrated.
To avoid this, we suggest making an inventory of each item as you pack it, then checking it again as you load and unload the truck. It’s important to do this without rushing.
That way we make sure your belongings don’t get forgotten or lost.
In any case, you can always take out moving insurance, especially if there are many items or plenty of valuables.
Upper floors
If your new home is on an upper floor of the building and, when you arrive, you realize the lift isn’t working, things can get very complicated.
The suggestion is to speak, in the days before the move, with the building manager or caretaker so they can tell you about the availability and capacity of the lifts.
Sometimes the allowed weight has a limit, and you need to know it so you don’t break the rules.
Some removals companies have cranes and hoisting systems to lift items that are awkward in size or weight and bring them in through large windows or balconies.
You should also protect the walls and mirrors of the lifts, to avoid causing damage and facing penalties in those first days.
Unqualified companies
Sometimes the rush leads us to hire companies that, from the very first moment, show a lack of qualification and professionalism.
The advice is to always plan ahead and research the removals companies in your area.
Look for references and check their websites to see their advantages and the guarantees they offer.
Don’t stop at that information: visit the ones you like most, ask questions and request to see their vehicles and the systems they use.
Only after all this process can you make the right choice and spare yourself a bad experience.
No utilities
You arrive at the property and discover there’s no electricity, internet or water, even though you signed the contract on time.
Always make sure, a few days before the move, that all the essential utilities are switched on. Likewise, request they be disconnected at the old address. Remember that if you don’t, bills will keep arriving on your account.
Traffic
The last thing you want on moving day is to get stuck in traffic, with few supplies and under a scorching sun.
Although traffic is sometimes completely unpredictable, you can always take preventive measures.
Avoid moving during rush hour or peak traffic times.
Ideally, schedule the move for early in the day, since that way there will always be alternatives for any unexpected hitches.
The weather will also be kinder in the early hours of the morning.
The timing will also matter in cases where furniture and heavy items may only be moved in or out during restricted hours.
Research and plan with these details in mind.
Ready for anything
We know that, no matter how much you plan, delays or setbacks can always come up.
Be ready for delays by bringing a small supply of snacks and drinks, so you stay calm and free of hunger or thirst.
Always choose closed or covered trucks, in case bad weather shows up and your belongings get damaged.
And above all, stay calm and positive at all times.
By following these recommendations and planning well, we’re sure you’ll reach your destination happy to have made the move. At Mudanzas Trallero we help make it possible in Barcelona and Madrid: ask us for a no-obligation quote.
