How To Manage A Solo Move?

How To Manage A Solo Move?

Jul 31, 2023 If you are living alone and have to move homes soon, it can seem like a daunting task. But moving on your own is possible if you plan your move, create a budget, arrange your supplies and complete all your tasks in time. If you have heavy furniture items or need a quick move, you can also consider hiring budget removalists Brisbane to help you out. Even though you have to pay extra for these professionals, you can complete your move in time and save on the costs of packing and moving supplies. Here are some helpful tips to help you manage a solo move to Brisbane:  Tips To Manage A Solo Move

1. Plan Your Move Well In Advance 

Ideally, you should start creating a checklist of your moving tasks at least 2 months in advance to have ample time to complete everything. Here are some major tasks you must include in your moving checklist, and make sure you also create a timeline for each task:

• Declutter and donate or sell extra belongings
• Arrange packing and moving supplies
• Pack your belongings and label each box
• Book professional movers in advance to get better deals
• Disassemble furniture and bulky items
• Change and update your address
• Transfer utility services
• Pay your bills on time
• Do a final walkthrough

2. Create A Moving Budget

Once you have chalked out your checklist of tasks, you should also plan your moving budget. This is especially important when moving solo, as you have no one to split expenses with and must save and budget accordingly. Depending on what you need to move, you can hire professional removalists in Brisbane or do a DIY move. Even though you have to pay for a moving service, in the long run, you will be able to save on moving insurance, the cost of packing and moving supplies, and hiring a rental truck and parking tickets. When moving on your own, you must always keep a little extra cash for your move to prepare you for any unexpected events. Tip: If you are renting a home, here are rental costs for your moving budget.

3. Declutter And Organise Your Belongings

Next, it is time to sort and organise your belongings in each room and donate or sell items you do not require. You can easily sort each item into four piles during your move:

• Keep: Items that you will be taking with you
• Discard: Belongings that are broken and damaged
• Sell: Items of value that you do not need anymore
• Donate: Items that you do not use but are still in working condition

You can host a garage sale and sell extra items before the move to earn a few extra bucks. Donating any items leftover from the garage sale is also a good idea so that you have fewer items to pack and load onto your moving truck. Fewer items will also mean a smaller rental truck and will help you cut back your moving costs to a large extent. Tip: Follow these tips to help you declutter before a move.

4. Gather Packing And Moving Supplies

Once you have downsized your items, create an inventory list of your belongings and measure its cubic metre to get an idea of the volume of your belongings. This will help you understand how many moving boxes you need to pack and move your belongings. You should also arrange supplies like dollies in advance so it is easier for you to carry and load heavy items and belongings on your own. Here are some general packing and moving supplies you should arrange:

• Cardboard boxes
• Packing tape
• Packing paper
• Bubble wrap
• Labels
• Dollies
• Ramps
• Moving straps
• Furniture sliders
• Moving blankets

Tip: You can get cardboard boxes for free at grocery and retail stores.

5. Start Packing Each Room

A solo move means you must pack and label everything on your own and start the process as soon as possible. Move from one room to another and pack your non-essentials and seasonal items first. You can then move on to your essential items and keep a separate box for your moving day supplies. This moving day kit includes essentials for the first few days of the move, like:

• Toiletries
• Medications
• Chargers
• Change of clothing
• Utensils
• Important documents
• Keys
• Snacks
• Water

Even though you might think it is easier to stuff everything into a few boxes to make the move quick, it will be a pain to carry. You might injure your back or arms while lifting these heavy boxes. Therefore, it is always best to keep your moving boxes at a weight of around 40-45 lbs so it is easier to handle.

6. Disassemble Your Furniture To Lighten The Load

Lastly, you should also disassemble your heavy furniture items to make them easier to carry and load on the truck. Keep the parts together and secure everything with bubble wrap and moving blankets. You can also hire furniture removalists Brisbane to help you disassemble, load and reassemble your furniture in your new home and save time and energy. Tip: Here are some advantages of hiring furniture movers for your relocation. 

Conclusion

Thus, once all your boxes are packed and labelled, you can load them on the truck with the help of your moving supplies or hire local professionals to help you out. When you reach your new home in Brisbane, keep your essentials kit out and unpack the rest of the home at your own pace so you can relax and enjoy your new town.