Moving Schedule

Confirming the moving schedule starts with the moving day

The first step in creating a moving schedule is deciding on the moving day. After that, the rest of the schedule is built around that date. When you begin packing, the amount of stuff you own might surprise you, and you might feel rushed. You can avoid the problems caused by this kind of surprise by starting your move with a clear schedule.

Try to estimate the scale of your move. How many moving boxes will you need? How long will packing take? Will you need the help of a moving service? Booking a moving service in advance is highly recommended. That way, you’re more likely to get the help you need on your desired date. Moving companies are often able to help on short notice, but is booking the day before really worth the risk? Opiskelijamuutot also offers the option to change your moving date free of charge.

Packing schedule – Reserve at least one week

Start packing for your move at least a week before moving day. Use plastic boxes specifically meant for moving. Proper moving boxes are large and durable enough to hold household items securely. Ordinary cardboard boxes can lose their shape or collapse during the move. If a cardboard box fails while someone is carrying it, the responsibility falls on the customer. One major advantage of plastic moving boxes is that they stack neatly, which makes loading the moving truck easier and avoids extra trips because everything fits into the vehicle better.

A smooth schedule and enough moving boxes

A good rule of thumb is one moving box per square meter. So, for a 50m² apartment, you’ll need about 50 boxes. That might sound like a lot, but it’s better to have too many than too few. This ensures all your belongings will fit into boxes properly. Did you know that overpacking boxes can affect the efficiency of the moving process? Overfilled boxes are difficult to stack in the moving truck and increase the risk of damage during transport. Start your moving process early enough so that you can react if you run out of boxes.

Give yourself enough time and you'll succeed

When you begin the move early, packing will also be done more carefully. Cupboards and drawers should be taped shut so they don’t open during lifting or transport. Moving boxes should be packed in a way that protects the items inside. It's also important to label the boxes clearly so you know what’s inside each one.

Planning the schedule is useful

According to Tuomo Falck, Office Manager at Opiskelijamuutot, starting the move early is essential. “There have been times when the moving helpers are loading the truck while the customer is still packing,” Falck explains. In his opinion, the keys to a smooth move are an early start, using proper plastic moving boxes, and careful packing. That way, the move goes safely and stays on schedule. The cost of the moving service depends on how many hours the move takes. So, the customer also saves money when the move is well-planned and efficient.

Moving is also physically demanding. “Our movers might carry hundreds of boxes from one apartment to another in a single day. Sometimes they even have two moves per day, and not every building has an elevator,” Falck says. That’s why it’s a huge help when everything is packed properly and ready to go. It makes loading the truck and moving into the new home much easier.

Ordering your move as a service makes the whole process much smoother. Read more about Opiskelijamuutot moving services.