A last-minute home move may be due to multiple reasons. Whether due to a limited-term work offer, moving to a bigger place, financial difficulties, procrastination, and any other reasons. Whatever reason you have, a last-minute home move can be complicated as it entails a slew of tasks. As a result, preparing is essential because it needs your time and effort, which could be a major headache if it is not accomplished.

Don't be alarmed if this is your first time dealing with an urgent home move. Take a deep breath and go through this information we've put together to help you with your last-minute home relocation. 

1. Devise a plan and a checklist

You may believe that devising a plan is pointless given the urgency of the situation. But, if you want to successfully organize and manage your time, this phase is critical and should be a priority. A detailed checklist, along with the right order, can aid you to avoid neglecting any vital tasks. This can help you keep on track while also freeing up your mind from the responsibilities on your to-do list.

Calling friends and family, decluttering, organizing your utilities, changing your address, and, most importantly, hiring movers and packers Dubai are some of the major tasks you need to deal with. To guarantee a seamless and effective home move, remember to keep track of your moving checklist.

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2. Search for a moving company right away

Now, it's time to put your established moving checklist into action. The first item on your to-do list is to hire professional movers in Dubai or movers in Abu Dhabi to assist you with your home move. Since you don't have enough time to do some research owing to a lack of time, a website like Wise Move will help you identify moving companies that can assist you with your move right away. Remember to inquire about their services, such as packing.

In this manner, you may avoid packing all your belongings in a rush, but keep in mind the additional costs that this may entail. The sooner you hire a moving company, the sooner you can get to work on the other items on your to-do list.

3. Declutter your stuff

Due to the little time, you think decluttering your stuff is non-essential. However, this should be done to determine which possessions you require and which you do not, particularly if you have a lot of stuff in your existing home. Remember that the less stuff you have to pack, the easier it will be to pack, which is important if you selected home movers who do not provide packing services. However, if you hire movers and packers Dubai or movers and packers Abu Dhabi, this means you were able to save your time, space, and money by allowing them to pack fewer goods.

The ideal method when decluttering is to go through each room, cabinet, and closet and remove any items you don't need then divide them into two categories: donate and dispose of. Once you've sorted them, donate the items that are still in good condition to a local charity. If you have any unopened groceries, such as canned goods, donating them to your local food pantry is also a good option. Next, throw out the rubbish which includes goods that are no longer functional and also expired foods.

4. Consider making an essentials box

When you arrive at your new home, this box of necessities can save you from having to open all the boxes when you need your essentials. This activity must be completed before moving on to the next big task, which is packing. Making an essential box is very vital when moving on short notice. You won't have time to identify each of your boxes if you're packing in a hurry.

Be sure to remind each member of your household to have their own essentials box. This box should include toiletries, important documents, medications, vital technologies (phone, laptop, charger, etc.) and a change of clothes which you and your family need in the first 24 to 48 hours at your new home.

5. Enlist the assistance

Every move, especially a last-minute relocation, will present this process as a significant challenge. Attempt to ask assistance from your friends or even relatives. You can speed up the process while having a good time with them. It never hurts to ask for help; just make sure to have some munchies on hand as a sign of your gratitude for their assistance. This will not only expedite the moving process, mainly packing, but it will also allow you to spend more time with them before moving to your new location.

6. Proceed with packing

Packing in a hurry can be worrying, but once you get started, it will become simpler. If you believe you can do it and are fortunate enough to have the assistance of friends, packing will be easier and faster. Just make sure to stick to your packing list as closely as possible. Nevertheless, if you plan to hire movers and packers in Dubai, as previously indicated, you can inquire about their packing services. With their help, the packing will take less time than if you do it yourself because they have considerable experience with this task.

Whatever you choose, be sure you'll have a well-organized moving process and make sure to firmly follow your to-do list for a successful move.

Trusted movers and packers service in the UAE

All Covered. No Hassle. Low-cost movers and packers expert in the UAE— book now!

What are you moving?

• Item

  — furniture, electronic, antique, box etc.
  • — Furniture

    sofa, table, bed, bookcase, chest, drawer etc.
  • — Item

    packed item, electronic, antique, box etc.
• Move

  — home move, office move
  • — Home
  • — Office
• Piano

  — grand piano, upright piano, digital piano etc.
• Other

  — construction material etc.

Get Prices