Sometimes spanning several months, a move is a complex project to manage, and can be a source of stress. Administrative formalities, preparing boxes, dealing with children... Moving house is a major undertaking that can quickly prove time-consuming. To avoid wasting time and panicking, you need to be organized and methodical in carrying out the various tasks involved. But where do you start, and how do you go about it? How can you get organized so that you're ready for the big day? Here's our advice on how to get organized efficiently, and make your move a success.
Tip no. 1: Take the time to think about the organization of your move before rushing headlong into it.
When you're embarking on a complex project like moving house, it's best to think about organization beforehand to avoid wasting time later on. It's a question of common sense, and sometimes it's worth remembering!
If you rush headlong into your move, you run the risk of making mistakes and wasting precious time as you approach the deadline, or even D-day. Before jumping in, take a step back and plan your move with peace of mind.
Think about the project as a whole, and think about organization well in advance. Anticipation is your best ally. The sooner you get to grips with your move and the tasks involved, the more time you'll have to manage the preparations.
Tip no. 2: tackle the move step by step
To avoid feeling overwhelmed and panicking along the way, you need to be able to measure the progress of the work over time. To do this, break down your move into manageable phases.
Regardless of your personal situation and the size of your home, a move always involves the same steps:
- search and find your new address ;
- organize the move and plan operations;
- Packing and administrative formalities;
- move out and start a new life...
From this framework, you can plan the operations and set deadlines starting from the date of availability of the home. You can then draw up a more detailed moving checklist, and divide up each specific task by time.
Tip 3: Use a checklist to organize the various moving tasks
Once you've phased your project, you can start drawing up the list of formalities to be completed.
You will then need to organize them chronologically within each stage, for example :
- terminate the lease 3 months or 1 month before moving;
- register children for the new school year by June 30 at the latest;
- send the declaration of value 5 days before the move if you entrust your move to a professional...
The result is a chronological checklist listing the tasks to be completed by a specific deadline: D-90, D-30 or D-1! To help you organize your move, take a look at our advice on preparing for your move.
With a step-by-step approach and a detailed checklist, you know where you're going, and can keep track of progress step by step, as well as of what you still have to do.
As the big day approaches, you'll see right away whether you can cope with the task in the time available, or whether you'd better ask for help. So don't wait until it's too late to call in outside help!
Tip no. 4: entrust the organization of your move to professionals to gain in efficiency and available time.
To make your move easier, you can entrust its organization and some of the tasks to a removal company. Although more expensive, this solution will save you a lot of time and hassle. Depending on the type of move you choose, you can avoid many of the chores involved in moving.
What tasks can you entrust to Gentlemen du Déménagement?
Of course, a mover won't take care of finding you a new home or completing the formalities involved in changing your address for you.
But Les Gentlemen du Déménagement can take care of all the logistics involved in the move: preparing boxes, providing the vehicle and necessary equipment, assigning the necessary staff, handling and loading the truck, driving the vehicle, unloading and repositioning if necessary...
We have 5 moving packages to meet your needs:
- Grand Confort: we take care of everything so you can move stress-free;
- Confort Plus: we pack your furniture and unpack your fragile items. Until moving day, you don't have to do a thing;
- Comfort: we pack and unpack all fragile items (furniture, crockery, bottles, etc.);
- Dynamic: you pack your personal belongings, we transport them and deliver them to your new address;
- Truck with driver: for a low-cost move and optimum conditions for loading and unloading your belongings.
Don't hesitate to request a quote for a free estimate of your move.
Why entrust the organization of your move to a professional?
This guarantees that you will have all the resources you need to make the move as easy as possible, both in terms of manpower (number of movers) and equipment, particularly in the event of difficult access (furniture lift or crane, truck with loading racks, protection and securing of furniture during the move...).
Calling on a professional mover is undoubtedly the best way to move efficiently, especially if you have limited time. Trained in organization and handling techniques, our staff can help you gain in efficiency at every stage of the move, as well as in the safe handling of your belongings. Think about it if you're moving valuable furniture, a piano or a wine cellar...
So, are you ready to organize your move? If required, our advisers are at your disposal to draw up an estimate adapted to your situation. Contact us to find out more about our moving services or our truck rental with driver services.