How to Make Moving in Winter Easier

Moving home or business is a stressful venture anyway, but it is particularly so in the winter. The cold weather and the blustery conditions can make the whole removals process extremely difficult. Fortunately, this month we’ll be sharing our top tips for making your winter move easier.

Clear and Grit Paths and Driveways

The frost can make moving your belongings out of your home or business a treacherous task. Ice on pathways and driveways is hard to spot when carrying large boxes or helping with furniture, which is why you should take time out before your move begins to shovel snow and scrape ice off the ground and lay down grit to prevent it from returning.

Research Your Removals Company Carefully

By carefully researching the removals companies in your area, you can ensure that you receive the best possible service for your requirements. Discuss your move with the professionals to gain advice and then set about comparing services. Only when you’re satisfied with the removals company should you book them for your move.

Book Early!

To avoid disappointment and having to squeeze in your move too close to the holidays, you should make sure you book your move well in advance. In addition, we recommend that you also begin packing your belongings up in advance, too.

Start Early in the Day

With the shorter days of winter and the darkness creeping in by mid-afternoon, it is well worth starting your move as early in the day as possible. Capitalising on the daylight hours is essential to a successful move. It will also give you plenty of time in the evening to unpack your essential items, such as settees, televisions and crockery.

Consider Heating Arrangements

The winter chill is a serious issue you have to consider during your move. Your new home or business premises needs to be warmed in preparation for your arrival to avoid the cold and the danger of frozen pipes. Contact your new home or premises’ current owner and discuss whether it’s possible for them to leave the heating on at a lower setting until you move in, especially if the property will remain vacant for an extended time.

You should also consider responsibly preparing your belongings for removal. The cold could damage your items in transit, so be sure to pack any vulnerable items into appropriate boxes and with adequate insulation. Items to go above and beyond to care for include paintings, plants and electronic equipment.

Pack an Essentials Box

If anything goes awry, you need to be able to cope until things can get back on track. That’s why you must pack an essentials box. This box should contain blankets, hot foods and drinks like soup and coffee stored in flasks, a kettle and mugs for when you arrive, playthings for any small children, and snow shovels if the weather takes a turn for the worse. Any other items you consider essential should also be present, and then you must also ensure the box is easily accessible throughout your move.

Wrap Up!

Above all else, you should ensure that you’re not exposed to the cold either! Remember to wrap up warm to avoid catching a cold and, in the process, making the first few days in your new home or business a miserable time.

Established in 1876, Darvills and Benns Removals are second-to-none in providing moving and storage solutions to Bradford, Halifax, and throughout West Yorkshire. As members of the National Guild of Removers, you can rest assured that you’re in the safest of hands with Darvills & Benns. Our expert team are ready to help with your domestic removals, striving to make your move as stress-free as possible. For more information regarding either our storage facilities or our removals services, feel free to contact our friendly team today