Moving into your new home can be an exciting yet tiring experience. Keep these points in mind before moving into a new house:

Best time to move in

Summers in our country can be very humid and harsh making shifting difficult, but people with kids prefer to move into their new homes during this time as it does not disturb their school schedule due to summer vacations. It gives the kids time to adjust into their new surroundings. Other major times when people prefer to move into their new homes is before important festivities like Diwali, Gudipadwa, and Ganesh Chaturti etc.

Cleaning the house

If you have hired a carpenter to build furniture of your preference, make sure all the wooden shavings and debris have been discarded before you move in. It is important that all the furniture and fixtures are cleaned properly before using. Make sure all other areas of the house are also clean before you move in.

Painting

It is always preferable to have your house painted before moving in, as it is more convenient to paint an empty house than an occupied one. Paints emit odours that could be harmful for your health, hence make sure that you leave a gap of few days after your house is painted and your date of moving in. It is advisable not to paint your house during rains as there are high chances of dampness and the paint takes longer to dry.

Pest control

A new house can be susceptible to various insects thereby getting rid of uninvited creatures is extremely important. Undertaking complete pest control from a reputed service provider before moving in serves as a viable option. This procedure again like painting, should be completed a few days prior to moving in due to the fumes that are caused by the application of certain chemicals.

Fittings

Make sure all the taps, electrical and gas fittings are functional and fit for use. It is always a good idea to check these things before moving in to avoid hassle. If the builder does not provide the home buyer with these essentials in proper working conditions before moving in, the home buyer can demand the builder to get these things in good shape at no extra cost.

Assess different packers and movers

There are many packers and movers in the market. It is important that you make a list of viable options after checking customer reviews and ratings. Once you have a list of options, you should ask each of them for a quotation and select the best alternative. This process would require time and hence should be done well in advance to avoid last minute confusions.

Supervize

While you have selected the best packer and mover service in town, it is important that you keep a check on how things are being boxed and that whether fragile items are being packed properly.

Packing an essentials bag

Make sure you pack all your daily essentials in a suitcase or box which is easily traceable. You will not be able to unpack all boxes in a day hence it is important that you pack your essentials like a night suit, toiletries, medicines and a set of clothes together for easy access for the first day.

Check once goods are home

Once the packer and mover delivers the goods at your new address make sure you check every item delivered. To make it easier always maintain a checklist of items that are packed in each box at the time of departure.

Moving with a pet or a child?

Moving in to a new house can be a little difficult with kids and pets. Make sure you keep food supplies, toys, extra pair of clothes and medicines handy. Pack all the toys together and make sure you label the boxes so they can be easily traced, as kids or pets tend to feel uneasy in a new environment.

Discard

Once you finish unboxing, make sure you discard all the cardboard boxes and packaging material in a safe manner.