If you’re lucky, your home move will all go to plan. However, there are times when things don’t work out exactly as you want them to. Sometimes you can find that your move is delayed for unexpected and uncontrollable reasons. Maybe your new home isn’t ready yet, or your home purchase has fallen through. Whatever might be delaying your move, it’s not fun to find out that you won’t be moving in when you expected to. It’s even worse when you’re all packed up and ready to move. If you find out at the last minute that you won’t be going anywhere on moving day, here’s what you need to do.
Keep In Touch With Your House Movers
Have you already booked your movers? Maybe you even have all your things packed into a van already. One of the first things you will need to do is let your house movers know that your move is delayed. You can rearrange the service if you know when your new moving date will be. Or if everything is now uncertain, you might need to arrange to cancel the service that you’ve booked. It’s important to get in touch as soon as possible so that you can give them a heads up and discuss what your next steps might be.
Find Somewhere To Stay If Necessary
Sometimes a delayed move means you’ve got to scramble for somewhere to stay. You could already be out of your old home, or you might need to leave to make way for the next owners or tenants. You obviously don’t want to be out on the streets, so finding somewhere to stay needs to be a top priority. You might have friends or family who can put you up, or perhaps you will have to find a hotel or somewhere else to stay for a while.
Arrange Storage For Your Things
Another problem you might have is where to put your stuff. If you have to move out of your home but can’t get into your new one yet, you’re going to need storage. In some cases, it could be possible to keep your stuff in a van overnight, until you can move in the next day. Many removals services, including Essex Removals, also offer storage services. This is really convenient because it makes it easier to store your things and then have them delivered when you’re ready.
Contact Anyone Important
Remember to get in touch with anyone who needs to know about the delay in your move. This could include a range of people, from estate agents and solicitors to your bank, insurance providers, your workplace, and friends and family. You don’t want to have more problems on your hands because you didn’t tell someone who needed to know. Informing people of the issue can also mean that they help you out and make your move easier.
A delayed move might seem like a disaster, but you can pick yourself up and start making new arrangements if you get organised with Essex Removals. Contact us today for tailored assistance.
