When you juggle too many things at once, mistakes creep in. Moving is already stressful enough. The fewer errors you make, the calmer and often cheaper the whole job becomes.
Some skills are fine to learn the hard way. How to move house is not one of them. These are six mistakes we see often, and what to do instead, so you get reliable transport in Barcelona.
Skipping a professional crew too quickly
Hiring movers is not the cheapest line on the budget, but it is usually worth it. Doing it yourself, even with friends, takes more time and more backs, and it is riskier if you own anything valuable. Be honest about the volume and the heavy pieces. If the job is larger than a car-full of boxes, a professional crew will save the day.
Not leaving enough time to pack
Even throwing things into boxes takes longer than people think. A cupboard that “will take ten minutes” often takes an hour, and the kitchen is almost never quick. As a rough guide, allow about two days for a studio or one-bedroom, three for two bedrooms and five for three, plus an extra day if you have many fragile pieces or you know you get distracted.
Starting far too early
Starting months ahead has its own cost: you pack something you still need and then dig through closed boxes to find it. Follow the same timeline as above and begin in earnest once the date is close enough.
Moving things you no longer want
A move is the best moment to let go. Everything you do not take is something you do not pack, carry, unpack or find a place for. Sell, give away or recycle before the crew arrives.
Using random boxes
Old supermarket boxes collapse and do not stack. Proper moving boxes in a few sizes, filled so they are heavy but still safe to lift, make the truck easier to load and the new home easier to unpack.
Forgetting the last-metre details
Parking, the lift, the time the building allows moves, and whether a piano or a fridge has to go up stairs: these details change the plan. Tell us about them when you ask for a quote.
NorDecco Mudanzas handles the transport, the packing if you want it, and the awkward pieces. If you would like help with the move itself, call Jesus on +34 657 484 863 or write to us through our contact form.