Hiring a professional removal service is undoubtedly the best decision when you are moving. In addition there is a lot of choice to choose to help with a removal ranging from man and van, to a hiring a moving van. For students leaving home for another area many moving companies offer discount rates and even if you don’t have a massive load they provide a shared load so making it a reasonable priced service. There are however other ways to move your belongings as opposed to hiring a specialist service. Here are some cheaper options.
You could hold a moving party, and send out invitations to all of your family and friends and invite them to help. In return for the help put on food and drink for their support and assistance. If anyone wants to give you leaving gifts ask for presents in the form of help, or supplies to help with your move. For instance boxes, marker pens and bubble wrap and tape. Make sure you have everything together that you want boxing and bagging up. Or it could end up a disaster. Remember packing is a tedious job and having some help will be a huge benefit when you are moving.
Another big help is does a relative have a van or large car they could let you use or help with the delivery. It will be a huge help and get the job done a lot quicker and cheaper. Often an estate car or small removal van is just the job.
If you can’t drive it can be useful letting the owner do the trip, then there is no problems with insurance or any mishaps on the way.
As a student moving it is likely that you will only be able to take a restricted amount of possessions so it may not be cost effective to hire a professional moving company. Using this type of help will be practical, and you can have fun along the way. Just ensure that there is someone to oversee the packing and label the boxes so you know what is in each box. Make certain you have plenty of refreshments with food; cold and hot drinks on hand, but wait until the job is completed before offering any stronger drinks! Remember this is the reward for the help. For an addition thank you could buy a small gift such as chocolates, wine, fruit or flowers as an added touch.
Moving as a student gives most young people the first taste of adulthood and being independent. Moving is a big job and having the responsibility of trying to work out what you need whilst you are away is a big job. You could make a moving checklist and itemize things you will need in order or priority. You will no doubt know where you are moving to so make a note of what amount of space you will have as well as storage. You may need bigger items of furniture. This will all need to be taken into consideration before throwing a moving party. As you will need to calculate the amount of your load, this reflects in the quantity of packing supplies and removal vehicle you need. This all needs to be taken into account before any packing id done. Being organised is essential in everything in life, and for things to go smoother and this included a student move!
