Tips For Moving House Without the Stress | Phil Spencer: Home Hero

Summary

This video script offers a comprehensive guide to moving house with ease. It features Mark and Tonya, who are moving out of their four-bedroom home, and shares tips on hiring a removal team, packing efficiently with proper materials, decluttering, and planning ahead. The script also advises on handling valuables, preparing an essentials box for moving day, and ensuring pets' comfort. It concludes with a smooth move and housewarming treats, emphasizing the importance of pre-move planning and organization.

Takeaways

• 🏠 **Hire a Removal Team**: Consider hiring professionals to help with the move to reduce stress.
• 💷 **Budget for Moving Costs**: Include the cost of a removal team in your moving budget, with estimates provided for different property sizes.
• 📦 **Packing Essentials**: Use special packing materials like white paper, tissue paper, and bubble wrap to protect your belongings.
• 📏 **Full Boxes**: Ensure boxes are packed full to prevent items from moving and getting damaged during transport.
• 🔩 **Keep Parts Together**: If disassembling furniture, keep all parts together to make reassembly easier at the new home.
• 🗓 **Plan Ahead**: Declutter and plan what goes where in your new home to streamline the unpacking process.
• 🔐 **Secure Valuables**: Keep valuables like passports, jewelry, and important documents with you on moving day.
• 🍲 **Prepare an Essentials Box**: Pack a box with essentials like snacks, drinks, and a meal for the day of the move.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 **Arrange for Kids and Pets**: Plan for children and pets to be elsewhere on moving day to keep them safe and reduce stress.
• 🏡 **Check New Home Systems**: Upon arrival, familiarize yourself with the boiler, thermostat, water stopcock, and fuse panel in your new home.

Q & A

What is the main challenge Mark and Tonya are facing in the script?

Mark and Tonya are facing the challenge of moving out of their four-bedroom house, and they are not particularly well organized for the move.

What does the narrator suggest to make the moving process easier for Mark and Tonya?

The narrator suggests hiring a removal team to help with the moving process, which can ease the pressure on the big day.

What is the estimated cost for hiring a removal team for a four-bedroom home?

The estimated cost for hiring a removal team for a four-bedroom home is approximately £1050 for the same distance.

What additional cost should be factored in if the removers are to help with packing?

If the removers are to help with packing, an additional cost of around £282 should be factored in.

What packing materials does the expert mover suggest using?

The expert mover suggests using special packing materials like white paper, tissue paper, and bubble wrap to carefully wrap and protect items during the move.

Why is it important to ensure the box is full when packing?

Ensuring the box is full is important because gaps in the box can cause items to move around and potentially get broken during the move.

What should be done with items that are taken apart during the move?

When items are taken apart, it's important to keep all the bits together to ensure they can be reassembled properly at the new location.

Why is it recommended to declutter before moving?

Decluttering before moving is recommended because it helps to reduce the amount of stuff to move and makes the process more manageable.

What should be included in the 'essentials' box for moving day?

The 'essentials' box should include items like snacks, tea, coffee, utensils, and a meal that can be heated up, to sustain the movers during the day.

Why is it advised to keep important documents and valuables with you during the move?

It is advised to keep important documents and valuables with you during the move to ensure their safety and to prevent them from being misplaced or lost.

What should be done to ensure pets are comfortable during the move?

To ensure pets are comfortable during the move, their bedding and toys should be packed last, their microchip should be updated with the new address, and they should be kept in a familiar environment like a friend's house on moving day.

What is the narrator's advice for after the move is completed?

The narrator suggests rewarding oneself with a celebratory drink or a takeaway meal after the move is completed, as a way to mark the successful completion of the move.

Outlines

00:00

🏠 Moving House Made Easy

This paragraph introduces the challenges of moving house and offers solutions to make the process less stressful. The narrator meets Mark and Tonya, a couple preparing to move out of their four-bedroom house. Despite their chaotic lifestyle and the daunting task of moving with three kids, the narrator suggests hiring a removal team to ease the pressure. The costs for different property sizes are provided, along with the additional cost for packing services. Expert tips on packing, such as using special materials and ensuring boxes are full to prevent damage, are shared. The importance of planning ahead, decluttering, notifying utility companies, and creating a room plan for the new home are emphasized. Special attention is given to handling valuable items and packing essentials for moving day to ensure the process is as smooth as possible.

05:02

🐕‍🦺 Taking Care of Pets During a Move

The second paragraph focuses on the details of moving with pets, specifically dogs. It advises updating the pet's microchip information and attaching a new tag in case they escape during the move. Upon arrival at the new home, it's recommended to check all utilities and familiarize oneself with the boiler, thermostat, water stopcock, and fuse panel. The paragraph also discusses the emotional aspect of moving, suggesting a reward for a job well done and the delivery of housewarming treats. The successful move of Mark and Tonya is highlighted, and the narrator reflects on the lessons learned: the importance of pre-move utility arrangements, the time-saving benefits of careful preparation, and the necessity of having a 'security box' with essential items during the move. The paragraph concludes with a reminder to communicate effectively with movers using room plans, marker pens, and stickers.

Keywords

💡Moving House

Moving house refers to the process of relocating one's residence from one property to another. In the context of the video, moving house is portrayed as a potentially stressful event that can be made easier with proper planning and organization. The video aims to guide viewers through the process, emphasizing the importance of preparation to avoid moving-related stress.

💡Organized

Being organized means arranging things in a systematic and efficient way. In the video, the hosts stress the importance of being organized during a move, suggesting that it can prevent chaos and damage to valuable items. The couple in the video is described as 'not particularly well organized,' which sets the stage for the advice given by the expert.

💡Removal Team

A removal team refers to a group of professionals who assist in the physical process of moving items from one location to another. The video suggests hiring a removal team as a way to ease the pressure on moving day, providing cost estimates for different types of homes and services.

💡Packing

Packing involves the process of placing items into boxes or other containers for transportation. The video offers tips on how to pack effectively, such as using special packing materials like white paper, tissue paper, and bubble wrap to absorb shock and ensure items are securely packed.

💡Declutter

Decluttering is the act of removing unnecessary items from one's living space. The video advises viewers to declutter before moving, as it can simplify the moving process and help to identify what is truly needed in the new home.

💡Room Plan

A room plan is a diagram or layout that outlines the placement of furniture and other items in a room. The video emphasizes the importance of creating a room plan to streamline the unpacking process, ensuring that each box ends up in the correct room.

💡Essentials

Essentials are the basic or necessary items required for a particular purpose. In the context of moving, the video suggests packing a box of essentials to get through the day, such as snacks, beverages, and a meal, to maintain energy and hydration.

💡Security Box

A security box is a secure container for valuable items that should not be entrusted to the movers. The video advises creating a 'security box' for items like passports, credit cards, and jewelry, which the homeowner should keep with them during the move.

💡Microchip

A microchip, in the context of pets, is a small electronic device植入动物体内的芯片，用于存储宠物的相关信息，如主人的联系方式和地址。The video reminds viewers to update their pet's microchip with their new address to ensure they can be located if they escape during the move.

💡Housewarming

A housewarming is a social event or celebration held to mark the occupancy of a new home. The video concludes with the idea of rewarding oneself with a housewarming treat after the move, such as a glass of bubbly or a takeaway meal, to celebrate the successful relocation.

💡Preparation

Preparation involves making all necessary arrangements in advance. The video underscores the importance of careful preparation, suggesting that an hour of pre-move planning can save five hours of unpacking time and reduce stress.

Highlights

Moving house doesn't have to be stressful and scary.

Mark and Tonya are about to move out of their four-bedroom house.

Hiring a seven and a half tonner to move their belongings.

Mark plans to drive, pack, unpack, and shift the kids and animals himself.

The importance of not underestimating the scale of moving house.

The cost of a removal team varies based on the size of the property.

Packing materials like white paper, tissue paper, and bubble wrap are essential.

Ensure boxes are full to prevent items from moving and getting damaged.

Keep all parts of disassembled furniture together.

Plan ahead and declutter to make moving easier.

Notify utility companies and Royal Mail of your moving date.

Create a diagram plan of what goes where in your new home.

Handle smaller but important items like passports, credit cards, and jewelry yourself.

Pack a box of essentials for moving day to keep hydrated and fed.

Keep kids and pets away from the moving chaos.

Update your pet's microchip and tag with your new address.

Check everything is in working order when you arrive at your new property.

Reward yourself with a housewarming treat after the move.

Communication is key: use room plans, marker pens, and stickers.

Transcripts

you've just bought your new home

contracts have been exchanged and time

is ticking down to your big day

i'm here to show you how moving house

doesn't have to move you to tears

[Music]

i'm just outside of peterborough meeting

mark and tonya who are about to move out

of their four-bedroom house moving home

doesn't have to be stressful and scary

i'm gonna show them the easy way

so what's happening you're in the foes

of moving yes

but yeah bowel accounts are not

particularly well organized yet

um we're not probably the most organized

of people yeah yeah we like to uh fly by

the seat of our pants we're a bit

chaotic and with the three kids there's

a fair bit moving i was hiring a seven

and a half tonner

and i was going to drive that myself and

pack itself and pack it unpacking and

unpack it and shift the kids and the

animals as well so we better look around

i think so i sense you are you real

pickle

i admire mark's gallantry but i fear

he's underestimating the scale of the

job

this is a far from small move with five

large sofas and five beds going it alone

will be chaotic and could damage

valuable furniture winging it is a bad

idea

you really thought you could move this

on your own

there's plenty of work to do around here

that much is clear

but there's one thing i do know how to

do it's move house

and here's one big option to make life a

lot easier you've arrived right on time

come on in

we have some removal

fantastic

welcome very welcome along with your

stamp duty and solicitor fees factor in

the cost of a removal team when you buy

your new home it will definitely ease

the pressure on the big day

set aside around 690 pounds to move the

contents of a two-bed property up to 10

miles around 870 pounds for a three bed

and approximately 1050 pounds for a four

bed home to the same distance

and if you want the removers to help you

pack set aside around 282 pounds

[Music]

but if you do plan to do it all yourself

there are some simple cheats that expert

mover mark and his team swear by

and we've got any suggestions for

actually packing the boxes i know you

guys use tissue paper and rugs and all

that kind of yeah well we use special

packing materials things like uh white

paper tissue paper bubble wrap so when

we wrap something up we wrap something

very carefully

but all the packing material that we use

around it is there to absorb the shock

when something's being moved and the key

to it all is make sure the box is full

as soon as you have a gap in the box

something can move around and it can get

broken the other thing to remember is if

you take something apart

make sure that you keep all the bits

together

because otherwise you'll get there and

the leg of your table will be missing

the screws yeah

for any successful move it's so

important to plan ahead you probably

don't realize how much stuff you've

accumulated over the years

declutter and throw out things you won't

need in your new home

make sure you've let all your utility

companies know your moving date

royal mail can redirect your post for up

to 12 months after you've moved

make a diagram plan of what goes where

in your new place and share it with your

removers with each box in the right room

unpacking will be a breeze

time to deal with the next job the

smaller but not less important items

anything like your

passports or your credit cards or any

cash or any jewelry or any heirlooms or

you know those really really important

things i don't think it's fair to ask

the removalists to deal with them so i

always put them in a in a in a case

on my back and i'd take them to a

friend's or put them in the car or just

get them out of the house yeah

that's the valuables taken care of but

remember moving day can be exhausting no

matter how well you've prepared

it also really helps to pack a box of

essentials that's actually going to get

you through the move day some snacks

some tea some coffee

marks teaspoons things like this maybe a

meal that you can heat up that night

anything but it's gonna ease the day's

pressures because you will get thirsty

you will get hungry you will get

knackered

[Music]

if like tonya and mark you've got kids

then it's best for them to play at a

friend or family member's house for the

day

likewise pets but there are a few other

things to remember to keep your furry

friend happy

ensure your dog's bedding and toys are

one of the last things to pack having

something familiar will keep them calm

during the move update their microchip

with your new address and attach a new

tag in case he makes a dash on moving

day

and once you've made the move don't wash

your pet's bedding for a few weeks so he

has some familiar smells in the new

house

with the last few items going into the

van it's almost time to make the move

when you arrive at your new property

check everything is in working order

first make sure you know how the boiler

and thermostat work or you may face a

chilly first night in your new home find

out where the water stopcock is in case

there's an unexpected leak and get to

know the fuse panel in case you're

suddenly in darkness

mark and tonya's furniture has arrived

at their new home with the boxes being

taken straight to the right rooms

after the stress of a big move i think

it's important to give yourself a reward

for a job well done be it a glass of

something bubbly or the inaugural

takeaway

so i've arranged for a few housewarming

treats to be delivered

wishing you all the best for your new

family home congratulations from phil

oh isn't that lovely

mark and tonya's move has gone really

smoothly and i'm absolutely delighted

for them you know what i reckon we've

all learnt a few things get ahead

make sure your utilities are sorted

before you move

planning i reckon an hour's careful

prepping can save five hours

unpacking and do remember your

essentials the things that you need

during the day as well as your what i'm

going to call your security box take

them with you in the car you thank me at

the end communication

make it easy for people to know what

goes where room plans marker pens

stickers

the devil's in the detail

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