They say that life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans. Sometimes this is less of a fun thing we laugh at and accept than it is a pressing reality we’re tired of dealing with. As far as house moves go, we would think that most people book time out of their week to arrange and deal with it. It’s not as if a house move is some extra thing you dip into and out of when needed, after all, it’s shifting the orbit of your life, perhaps hundreds or even thousands of miles away.
Yet, again, life sometimes has other plans. What if everything was arranged but now your partner has to go through labour? What if your new job demands you have to start before a specific date because of an essential seasonal period? What if one of countless other emergencies strikes you?
Well, of course, if you need to postpone, it’s not the end of the world. It’ll just cost you more money and annoy your buyers a little. But if you still wish to stick to the schedule, consider the following:
Assign A Decision Maker
As ever, the move is going to be full of a ton of little choices that need making quickly, and you absolutely don’t want to be fielding calls from your family or your removal company while you’re trying to deal with a sudden personal situation. It’s useful to nominate a person who is going to be in charge of the moving day logistics entirely to sort that out in advance.
This is the person who gets to answer questions like what to do with the patio furniture, or whether the second van is really needed. They’ll also be the one who talks to the movers and gives them instructions. Remember you’re giving them the authority to make any small, fast decisions so that the process doesn’t stop. It requires trust but is so helpful when you need to be focused elsewhere, as you’re giving yourself the gift of not having to think about every little thing.
Even though you are in a hurry and you need emergency services, there are still some significant factors that you should check before making your hiring choice. Of course, you’ll need some time to check those, but it will certainly be worth it. The factors that are high on the priority list are experience and reputation. Choosing a trusted Electrician Denver can give you peace of mind, knowing that you’re hiring skilled professionals with a proven track record. I assume you understand why hiring inexperienced or ill-reputed contractors isn’t a wise idea, so don’t make the mistake of not checking these factors.
Pack The Essentials First
You should keep your most important items close and accessible, especially if you think you might be dealing with an unexpected event right up to moving day or even during it. This means you should prioritize packing the things you absolutely can’t live without for a few days, like medications, important documents, chargers for all your devices, and some snacks and water.
If you can, try to put all of these things into one or two clearly labelled boxes that travel with you, not with the main load. This way, if there is a delay or an issue, you have all the necessities right there, and it saves so much stress and keeps you from having to dig through fifty boxes just to find a phone charger. That’s a small thing you can control in a situation that is otherwise out of your control.
Over-Communicate With All Parties
Moving day involves so many people working on a tight schedule, such as your solicitor and the estate agents to your removal team and the buyers or sellers. If you’re dealing with a sudden emergency and are still planning to proceed, everyone needs to know what is going on. You can’t assume they’ll figure it out, so it’s necessary to be clear and simple with your communication.
We’d suggest that it’s sensible to send a short, polite message that confirms you are still moving but explains that you have a private issue and a nominated person will be the main point of contact. It manages their expectations and keeps them in the loop. Most people are understanding if you are honest with them about needing to step back slightly to handle your personal life.
With this advice, you’ll be sure to move even with inconvenient timing.
