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5 Top Tips For Bridgwater Self Storage For Moving Home

January 15, 2025     Bridgwater Moving house

As you plan your house move this New Year, Bridgwater moving house storage can be the perfect solution to keep the process stress-free and well-organised. At Your Store Bridgwater, we know how challenging moving can be for individuals and families, which is why we provide practical storage options to simplify your transition.

Here are our five top tips to help you make the most of Bridgwater self storage and enjoy a smooth moving experience.

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1. Declutter Before Packing

Moving house is the perfect opportunity to sort through your belongings. Organise each room and decide what to keep, donate, or store. Decluttering helps reduce the number of items you need to move and ensures a fresh start in your new home.

  • Store items you’re not ready to part with but don’t need daily access to
  • Keep seasonal items like Christmas decorations or garden furniture out of the way

Top Tip: Follow the 2-month rule’ – If you haven’t used or worn an item in the past year, it might be time to part ways with it.

2. Packing and Labelling Items for Storage

Packing and labelling your belongings properly is key to an organised and stress-free move.

  • Use quality boxes: Sturdy boxes prevent damage and collapse under weight
  • Label clearly: Write the contents and the room each box belongs to for effortless unpacking
  • Group similar items: Keep related items together, for example kitchen utensils with cookware
  • Wrap fragile items: Use bubble wrap and mark boxes as “Fragile” to ensure extra care
  • Seal boxes firmly: Strong tape prevents accidental openings during the move
  • Pack essentials separately: Keep a box with toiletries, chargers, and important documents handy

Top Tip: Create a simple inventory list for your packed boxes to save time and avoid confusion when unpacking.
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3. Protect Your Valuables

During a move, items can easily get damaged or misplaced. Using our low cost self-storage facility allows you to keep your valuables safe and secure until your new home is ready. Here are some tips to get started:

  • Use furniture covers to shield larger items from dust or scratches
  • Stack heavier boxes on the bottom and lighter ones on top

Top Tip: Photograph your valuable items before storing them as a quick reference for insurance or inventory purposes.

4. Consider Your Store Bridgwater Self Storage For Moving Home

If your move involves downsizing or you’re in between homes for a period of time, our moving house storage solutions can be a lifesaver. With a range of options designed to fit your needs, this is why renting a storage space in Somerset is beneficial during a house move:

  • Flexible options: Choose from long term and short-term units tailored to your timeline
  • Secure facilities: 24/7 surveillance and high-security measures for peace of mind
  • Variety of sizes: Unit sizes ranging from 40 to 160 square feet, catering to your storage needs
  • Convenient Access: Extended hours to retrieve your belongings when you need them

Top Tip: Our units fill up quickly, especially during peak moving seasons – so secure your space early to avoid missing out!
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5. Inspect Your New Home & Unpack Strategically

Once your valuables are safely stored in our personal storage units, take the time to thoroughly inspect your new home before moving everything in. Address any necessary repairs, painting, or cleaning while the space is empty – it’s much easier to handle these tasks without boxes in the way.

When unpacking, tackle one room at a time, starting with essentials like the kitchen and bedrooms. This method helps you stay organised and ensures you can settle in comfortably from day one.

Top Tip: Keep a ‘first day essentials’ box with items like toiletries, chargers, a change of clothes, and basic kitchen supplies to avoid rummaging through boxes on your first night.

Not Sure If Storage Is Right For Your Move?

If you’re not sure whether storage fits into your moving plans, you’re not alone – moving house storage can help in more situations than you might think. Here are a few common scenarios where our customers turn to moving house storage for support:

  • You’re waiting for your house sale or purchase to complete and want to start organising early
  • You’re moving into temporary accommodation and need somewhere to store your belongings in the meantime
  • There’s been an unforeseen delay on your move and you need somewhere to keep your pre-packed boxes
  • You’re a landlord who needs a storage facility for furniture or appliances between tenants

If any of these sound familiar, our team can help you find the right storage unit for your situation.

We Can Help You Move Your Belongings, Too

If you’re short of help getting your boxes and furniture from your old house to your new one, our friendly and experienced team at Your Store Bridgwater can support you with transport too. We can collect your belongings and bring them straight to our storage facility, so there’s no need to arrange another third party to help with the move.

We’ll unload the van for you, so all you need to do is organise your boxes and belongings into your unit in your own time. Once you’ve rented your unit, you’ll get your own key fob so you can access the facility whenever you need to, during our opening hours.

Make Your Move Stress-Free With Bridgwater Self Storage

Using our affordable long term Bridgwater storage units can transform a stressful experience into an organised and manageable one. From decluttering to protecting your belongings, our stress-free moving house storage in Bridgwater is designed to make your move as smooth as possible.

To find out more about our moving house storage solutions and how we can help, contact our team of storage experts at info@yourstorebridgwater.co.uk or call us on 01278 448871.

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