How to Move Home at Christmas: The Easy and Fun Way

What do you do if your home date is worryingly, or excitingly, close to Christmas Day?

How do you move home and organise your Christmas celebrations simultaneously?

Just as surely as reindeer can fly, your home moving and Christmas preparations will need meticulous planning and the utilization of every time-saving trick in the book.

So for this yuletide, you will be hanging your advent calendar alongside your home moving calendar and checklist.

You may also like to read: The Ultimate Home Moving Checklist. Luckily for you, we have created a comprehensive home-moving checklist that lists all the important home-moving tasks in chronological order.

There is only one sure way to have a stress-free home move, and that is by hiring a professional removal company to manage your home move.

Believe it or not, the Christmas period is quite a busy time for removal companies as people try to get moved before the big day, so it is advisable to get your home moving quote and begin your home moving preparations as soon as you can.

You can start getting your home removal quotes here and it will only take a few minutes to do so.

Moving Home Around Christmas With the Ultimate Removal Team

What you will surely need to do is call upon the ultimate home removal company this festive season.

Perfect planning, superb packing skills, the ability to load and unload the removal vehicle effortlessly, safe and reliable transportation of your goods, and of course, all at a reasonable cost.

I refer of course to Santa Claus Removal Company (North Pole) Ltd.

That’s right, in the season when anything is possible, what if the big jolly fellow, famous for his delivery skills, was also available to help you move home this Christmas?

That would be magical, wouldn’t it? Of course, and this is the season of Christmas miracles.

So just wait till you meet the holiday season removal team who are going to make the transition from your old to new home easy for you.

Ebenezer Scrooge – Because you want to move cheaply

Money is likely to be tighter than Santa’s tunic, so who better to manage your home removal costs and set your moving budget than Ebenezer Scrooge?

There are all the festivities to budget for as well as your home move, so your first task will be to declutter your home ready for the move.

Not only will this mean fewer items to pack, reducing your packing and moving costs, but will mean less to unpack when you arrive at your new home.

Will any of your unwanted or surplus items make ideal gifts for someone you know? Or will those items be donated to a charity, it is the season of goodwill after all.

You may also like to read: The Epic Guide to Decluttering for a Home Move. In this guide, we share the best ways to declutter your home for an easier and cheaper home move.

If you need to negotiate a lower rate with your removal company, or you hope to find ways to move home cheaply, then Ebenezer is your man.

Let him compare your removal company quotes and help you choose a professional removal company which is the best fit for your home move this Christmas.

Santa’s Elves – Because you want your things packed properly

The team with unrivalled packing expertise.

A professional packing service will pack and prepare your home contents for removal in half the time that the average person would, which will free up your valuable time to organize your family’s Christmas.

Whether your household items are heavy and large, or fragile, they have the packing skills and correct packaging materials to ensure all your goods arrive safely at your new home.

Packing in a hurry is this team’s forte, so have no fear, you will be packed and ready to go before the removal team arrives.

You may also like to read: Home Packing Services – Are they Worth the Money? In this guide, we look at what professional packers do, how much they cost, and whether it is worth hiring packers for your home move.

Bruce Willis – Because moving out of a high rise is no fun

Christmas would not be Christmas without a die-hard removal expert.

He has plenty of experience running up and down high-rise stairs so will be perfect for your apartment move if the lift breaks down.

Just make sure you have plenty of home removal insurance in place, there is usually some property damage when he’s around.

You may also like to read: Tips for Packing and Moving Out of a Flat. Moving out of flat yourself is not for the faint-hearted so in this guide, we share some tips for making your apartment move cheaper and easier.

Clarence Odbody – Because you want to move home safely

You will need someone to watch over your removal team to make sure that they come to no harm during the festive home move.

It is always good to have an angel on your side come moving day to keep you safe.

You may also like to read: How to Move Home Safely: 14 Things You Should Know. There are many dangers when moving home so here we look at the most common hazards and how to make your home move as safe as possible.

Gonzo – Because just because

What Muppet wouldn’t employ Gonzo to help them move home at this time of year?

Billy Mack – Because moving home need not be stressful

A perfect choice to ensure love actually is all around you on your moving day this Christmas.

Is there anybody else you would trust to help you keep your sanity on moving day?

You may also like to read: How to De-Stress After the Stress of Moving Day. Still not feeling the love, then how about trying out these tips for de-stressing after the stress of moving day?

Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer – Because he works in all weathers

Who other than Rudolph is guaranteed to be able to negotiate those icy roads and find their way in that freezing fog?

A master navigator and team driver who knows every address like the back of his hoof.

You may also like to read: How to Move Home in Bad Weather. Moving home in the winter months can be no fun but with these tips, it will be safer and easier for you.

Tips for Moving Home at Christmas

Whilst your removal company take care of all the hard work there are still things that you can do to make moving day even easier.

Pack a Moving Day Essentials Box

Start preparing one of the most important packages this year, which is your open first box.

The moving day and first-night essentials box is a must-have to ensure that everything you need on moving day is close to hand.

This box contains things like food and drink, medicines, spare clothing and things that you may need to get quick access to and to make moving day as comfortable as possible for you.

You may also like to read: How to Prepare Your Open First Box. In this guide, we suggest things that you may like to include in your moving day essentials box.

Order Groceries and Gifts Online

To save even more time and transportation costs why not do your Christmas grocery shopping online?

You can arrange to have it delivered the day after your moving day which will save you hours of traipsing around the supermarket when you could be decorating your Christmas tree.

Why not do the same with your gift list?

Online shopping is generally safe and convenient, and your time will be far better spent organising your new home than out in the cold, fighting your way around town.

Just ensure that you have updated your one-click shopping sites with your new address.

You may also like to read: 10 Sneaky Ways to Cut the Cost of Moving Home. In this guide, we share 10 not-so-common ways of saving money on your home moving costs.

Protect Your Home and Family

A good removal firm will supply floor coverings to protect your flooring from mud and dirt but if you are moving home yourself it is also advisable to have some mat catchers or carpet protectors.

You may also like to read: How to Protect Floors, Walls, and Ceilings When Moving Home. To prevent any possible damage to your home when moving we have compiled a comprehensive guide on how best to protect your home from dirt, scuffs, and dents.

It is a good idea to have the children and any pets looked after away from the melee of moving day.

It will be safer for them and the removal team. Why not get the kids to make some festive decorations or write Christmas cards to keep them occupied on moving day?

Plan a Homewarming Party

As if anyone needs an excuse to party at this time of year, but if you do, a Home Warming Christmas Party is as good an excuse as any and a great way to meet your new neighbours.

You may like to read: How to Plan an Unforgettable Homewarming Party. Here is our guide to planning, preparing, and hosting an unforgettable home-warming party.

Don’t forget to send out your change of address cards early so Santa remembers where to come this Christmas Eve!

And after your jolly successful home move, don’t forget to leave a review for your home removal team here.

From everyone here at Removal Reviews, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.