5 Moving Myths Busted by Darvills & Benns

When it comes to moving house, you’re sure to be given a lot of advice from those who have gone through the process before. Now whilst this is well-meaning, and most of it helpful, it’s likely you’ll hear some common moving misconceptions too. To help you sort the fact from fiction, the team at Darvills & Benns have put together this article busting some popular moving myths.

Myth 1: You should move on a Friday

Friday is a very popular day to move house, most likely because people believe they’ll then be able to get everything done over the weekend and be sorted by Monday! This very rarely works out so, and can end up putting a lot more pressure on you to keep moving, packing and unpacking in a short space of time. If you simply get organised and unpack essentials first, moving on to things such as decorations and knick-knacks later, then you don’t have to limit yourself on which day to move. With Fridays being such a high-demand day, it’ll likely be easier to organise a different weekday move too.

Myth 2: Any box will do

When you look for boxes to pack all your belongings into, you will want to ensure that you use strong, sturdy ones. Often, boxes from your local supermarket – although free – can be flimsy, damaged or dirty. Such boxes are a poor choice for housing you precious belongings when moving as they are liable to collapsing – leading to broken things – or getting your things sullied. Professional moving boxes, on the other hand, are durable, robust, clean and available in a wide array of sizes – perfect for any and all your belongings. Comprehensive removal firms, such as Darvills & Benns, can supply professional packing materials for you, including boxes, packing paper, packing tape and bubble wrap.

Myth 3: I can easily do it myself

Taking on too much to handle by yourself is a recipe for unnecessary stress. Many people vastly underestimate the amount of stuff they have and so when it comes to moving by yourself, packing time and the amount of trips between destinations can easily spiral higher than planned. A professional moving company will be able to help you plan smart and carry out an efficient move.

What’s more, an inexperienced mover doesn’t have the the skill and expertise of the professionals who will be able to cope with and correctly handle unusual, fragile or speciality items.

Myth 4: All removals companies are the same

When choosing a removals company, many people incorrectly believe that there will be little difference between businesses. To ensure you receive the best, most efficient and careful service, you should do your research into potential companies beforehand. The cheapest quotes for a man with a van will have none of the expertise and skill of well-established, experienced movers, such as those at Darvills & Benns. A reputable removals company such as ours will also be able to offer you high quality packing materials and specialist services, such as piano removals.

Myth 5: Moving is super stressful

Moving house is often seen as one of the most stressful events you will encounter in life. However, this most certainly doesn’t have to be the case with a bit of forward planning and the help of professional movers. So long as you stay organised, factor in enough time to pack up your home and work with an experienced and reputable removals company, moving home can be a smooth and manageable process.

Darvills & Benns is a well-established, professional removals company who operates across Bradford, Halifax and the surrounding areas. Our experienced and skilled team can help ease the stress of relocating, offering expert advice, specialist services and comprehensive removals work to all our customers. For more information about the services we offer, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team today.