Presumably, if you’re reading this, it’s because you’re interested in moving to Hereford, or are in the process of doing so. In that case, congratulations! There aren’t too many other parts of the UK that offer such a great combination of historical charm, picturesque rural scenery, a welcoming community, and relatively affordable housing and living costs. 

But enough about the benefits of moving to Hereford; let’s address some of the ways to smooth the transition to your new home in this beautiful cathedral city. 

As trusted local specialists in self storage at Now Self Storage, we’re pretty knowledgeable on the various ups and downs of moving to Hereford, and the vital measures for relocating successfully. 

By following our tips below, you can help to ensure moving to Hereford is an exciting process for you, with as little stress and hassle as possible. 

Begin Preparing As Soon As Possible 

There’s no such thing as “too early” when it comes to getting all the elements in place for a house move, whether to Hereford or elsewhere. 

Whatever you can start organising before the move itself, get on with it as early as possible. Begin writing down the things you need to do, and when you have to get them done by. 

As a broad guideline, you should aim to start planning no later than three or four weeks before the date of the move. 

Declutter Your Existing Home Ahead of The Move 

Part of the reason why we shared the above tip, is because almost everything about moving to Hereford is likely to take longer than you think it’s going to do. 

One thing that can make the process of moving take longer, is if your existing property is cluttered with a lot of mess that it takes you time to sift through. 

So, a comprehensive decluttering operation – well ahead of your house move – can help save you considerable time, money, and energy in the long run. 

After all, it will give you a chance to get rid of items that you don’t intend to bring with you to your new Hereford home – thereby lowering your removal costs. 

Make Use of Self Storage Facilities for Certain Items 

There are various ways we can help minimise stress and disruption when you’re moving to Hereford. 

A classic scenario that could arise, is you needing to vacate your present property while your new home in Hereford isn’t yet ready for you to move in. 

In that case, you could arrange to have your belongings kept in self storage for a temporary period, while you continue finalising your move into your next house or flat. 

Select The Appropriate Size of Self Storage Unit 

A good general rule of thumb here is that if you will be moving into a one-bedroom property, you will probably require around 64 square feet of storage. For every extra bedroom beyond this, you can expect to need approximately 30 to 50 feet of additional storage space. 

But of course, the number of bedrooms alone isn’t an automatic indicator of the amount of belongings you will need to store. The duration of time for which you will be using the self storage unit may also impact the size you need it to be. 

Use High-Quality Materials When Packing 

You won’t want to cut corners when it comes to the standard of materials you use for moving your possessions to your new Hereford abode. 

After all, the packing materials that you use for moving to Hereford will be vital for protecting your items from such risks as damage, moisture, and/or shifting around during transit. 

Label Boxes Clearly 

It might seem fairly obvious advice, but this is the kind of thing that so many people moving to Hereford end up missing amid the rush. 

By putting labels on more than one side of each box, making clear what’s inside it, you will be able to easily see this information when the containers are piled high. 

This could also help, of course, whenever you need to retrieve certain specific belongings from self storage. 

Place Heavier Items at The Bottom of The Box and Lighter Ones at The Top 

For every container that you fill, it’s a good idea to place heavier objects at the bottom and to save lighter items for the top. This will help prevent damage to fragile objects. 

Following a similar principle, don’t pack big boxes with heavy items, as you’ll end up not being able to lift them. Instead, it’s best to put any especially large containers to one side for transporting lighter possessions such as pillows, duvets, and blankets. 

Unpack The Most Important Items First 

Once you’ve reached the stage of spending your first night in your new home, prioritise unpacking the belongings that are most important in a practical sense, such as bedding, clothes, toiletries, and kitchenware. 

Hopefully, if you’ve thought ahead, you will have already arranged to have those essential items packed into one or two boxes. This way, you will immediately know where they all are on that first night.

Get To Work on Making Your New Home Comfortable 

There are various steps that you can take straight away to begin making your new Hereford house feel like a home. This could include such things as putting down that favourite rug in the living room, adding plants, and displaying those artworks or family photos you brought with you. 

Arranging all those other comfortable furnishings, such as cushions, throws, and bedding, will further help you feel like you have been in your new home for years. 

Start Exploring Local Amenities 

Finally, we’ve reached the really fun part of moving to Hereford: investigating the locality and enjoying many of the things that drew you to this part of the West Midlands in the first place. 

That could mean sampling the nearest cafes, checking out venues such as The Courtyard, the Museum of Cider, or Hereford Cathedral, or hiking or cycling around the stunning surrounding countryside. 

To find out more about how our team at Now Self Storage can help make moving to Hereford an easier and smoother process for you, why not visit our facility in person at Three Elms Trading Estate, browse our website, or enquire to us by email or phone? 

When you do, we can provide a competitive quote that will allow you to put any worries about the storage of your possessions to one side. This will free you up to focus on the many other thrilling things about moving to Hereford so that you can start this new chapter of your life with aplomb.