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Seven reasons you need to hire a professional moving company

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Peter Donaldson

Often, when moving into a new house or changing residence, it can seem like a good idea to cut costs. However, having a professional moving budget quoted in advance is well worth your time as it will help to avoid some of the common mistakes people make when moving house. So, this article will unpack the seven reasons it is better to hire a moving company, and hopefully spare you the stress of having to manage it on your own, or convincing friends and family to assist you.

What to do if you regret moving home

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Peter Donaldson

A Range of Removals and Storage Services for Berkshire

No matter how well-executed your moving plan, and the well-founded ideas you have had for the next phase in life, there are always snakes and ladders in the game of life. Relocating is notorious for being unpredictable, and we don’t know how we will really feel once we are in the new home and out of the old one. If your expectations don’t meet the reality you have entered, then you may find yourself in a state of regret about the move. It is easy to find examples of this through friends’ networks and on the internet. Sometimes the new place just doesn’t quite work, and this can be hugely disappointing. Often people invest in the idea that a new home will restore their relationship or bring about a whole new wave of positivity and if these things do not come to fruition, there is not only the physical unpacking to deal with but the emotional unpacking as well.

Leave your old habits behind when you move house

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Peter Donaldson

A fresh start is obviously on the cards when you are moving home. However, there is evidence to suggest that moving house can really be the catalyst of change in your life, right down to some of your most stubborn habits. We all know the resignation not keeping up our new year’s resolutions or meeting our own targets. Settling back on the sofa for another episode of Netflix rather than stepping up in your own schedule. Did you tell yourself you’d only have four glasses of wine a week? Or perhaps you swore blind you’d finish writing that novel, converting that loft space or reducing your energy consumption. Help is at hand. Research published earlier this year indicates that ingrained habits are easier to break during the first three months after moving house. The clean-slate effect of moving gives you a unique window of opportunity for change. Researchers at the University of Bath found that habits are reinforced when the things around us stay the same. Conversely, when they change, our habit-breaking efforts get emboldened and are more likely to succeed. It’s called the ‘discontinuity effect’.

Top Tips for Moving to Europe from Berkshire

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Peter Donaldson

Camp Hopson – the Right Removals Service When Relocating for University

Newbury is a great place to live, which is why it’s a favourite destination for relocation. Sometimes life takes us down a different route, and you may be thinking of moving to Europe. If you’re in this situation now, it’s good to start doing some research now. You can embrace your new move positively and prepare as early as possible.

At Camp Hopson, we’re always looking for new advice and tips we can share with our customers and followers. That’s why we’ve put together some of the advice and information on moving to Europe. This blog will go through the necessary steps that you’ll need to take. Additionally, we’ll cover the basics of an international removal service.

What Should I Do if I Lose My House Keys?

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Peter Donaldson

Five Ways to Make a Move Easier While it might be rash to try to claim that moving can be easy, there's a slight tendency for exaggeration for the potential difficulties ahead. People do have a habit of focusing on the negative aspects of your upcoming relocation rather than offering useful advice. Fortunately, it's possible to give a polite smile and nod without taking anything onboard, as we have some productive tips. Moving house can be a time of dreams, happy optimism, new beginnings, and wonderful fresh starts. In truth, most of us have bad experiences with relocating, and we might unwittingly pass this on when making small talk. That's why it's better to discuss things with a reputable removals company like Camp Hopson. Let's look at five ways you can get from a-to-b with all your possessions and your sanity intact. Five Tips for a Stress-Free Relocation – Many customers ask us about a secret formula for a successful relocation. It's never an easy thing to work out at the beginning of a move. That's because there are many moving parts where issues do occasionally crop up. Luckily, you can stop them in their tracks by working with a moving company that makes a commitment to guide you through every stage. For the sake of covering more scenarios, we'll do something slightly different. From the outset, it's better to work with a company of our calibre. But we also want to help anyone who's moving, even if they decide to do things independently. So, we'll include considerations you might face when doing it yourself, including the packing and unloading duties. In this article, we'll cover five points that other tip blogs might not discuss. Essentially, we want to broaden the topic to cover information gaps. There are others to consider, and you'll find them by reading this moving checklist. For everything else – you can contact us, and we'll go through them in more detail, specifically if you have unique considerations to go over. Label Your Electrical Cables and Boxes – Let's start by talking about cords, wires, plugs, and sockets. A modern move always includes domestic IT equipment and devices. Along with your internet/computer set-up, you may have entertainment systems of many kinds. You can shave hours off your moving time by labelling all your electric cords before you dismantle everything. Clear labelling will mean easy set-up at your destination point. There's also a need to declutter before you pack electrical cables and equipment. It's pointless taking things you don't use or random wires that don't have a purpose. Try and sift out any that don't have a corresponding appliance or device. Then repeat for any machines that are a bit past their prime and maybe on their way out. In general, applying a label system is necessary for all your boxes and containers, regardless of what they are. You'll be able to see what's inside without opening the box, making it much easier when organising the unloading. This makes it possible to match each box with the correct room before unpacking. And you'll be able to hook up your TV and entertainment centre straight away. Taking Photos Before You Unpack – Lights, camera, action! Use photography to speed your move up a little (or a lot). Before you move into your new home, snap away at corners, cupboards, recesses, and alcoves. As you peruse the images, you'll get clear ideas about where everything will go when you unpack. Less dithering will occur, and you'll be settled sooner. You can also take this opportunity to log any noticeable issues to raise with the seller. It's possible to overlook any minor deficiencies, but if you spot something like dampness, it's time to raise it. Similarly, you can also consider any updates for things like décor in advance of your arrival. Consider it a way of putting your stamp on the property with some decorating. Don't forget to include the garage, loft and other storage spaces, as this will give you ideas to consider before you move in. The front and back garden is also necessary to get the whole picture of the property. You'll be able to purchase garden furniture and anything else you'll need ahead of time. Then you can start life off in a new home the way to mean to go on. Clothing Packing Hacks for Efficiency – Instead of taking all your clothes off their hangers and folding them up into boxes, just slip bin-liners (or dry-cleaner bags, if you have them) over the hangers, leaving things as they are. This makes not only for quicker packing but also faster unpacking. Additionally, you won't have to iron and rewash anything when you arrive due to folding when packing. If you contact us, we'll discuss the best way to box everything up prior to going into the moving van. From years of experience, we know the correct placement when it comes to specific items. For clothing, we'll note what packaging is most suitable to avoid overheating. The last thing you want is additional moisture inside of the container, even for short distances. This is the level of service you receive from a professional moving company, and it's something Camp Hopson's customers get as standard. This includes knowledge and expertise when handling and packing everything up. We'll also provide you with a reminder for how to pack other objects such as glassware. The result is a reduction in potential damage or breakages while in transit. Packing Boxes and Adding DIY Handles – Create some DIY box handles. There's a variety of ways you can customise your cardboard boxes so that they have easy-to-use handles. Just do a YouTube search, and you'll find a choice of easily followable clips to show you how. Unloading at your new home will be so much easier when you can lift everything with your custom-made handles. It's something you'll need to execute broadly to ensure there are no issues with collapsing the base or sides of your moving boxes. The DIY handles are an innovative way of updating an original idea. However, there's a cautionary side of this to consider before you make them. Don't' overpack the boxes, and make sure they're in good condition. A strong moving box can hold a decent weight if the structure of the cardboard is still intact. To get this right, avoid last-minute grabs for boxes from your local shop or supermarket. You can buy new ones or discuss them with us to see what we suggest. If you request a packing service add-on, you might be able to solve several tasks without doing any graft. Declutter to Reduce the Volume of Items – It can't be said enough; a good clear-out makes a world of difference to the efficiency of your move. You'll be surprised by how much stuff you've accumulated that no longer serves any need. Packing's going to be quicker and lighter once you've taken loads of things to the charity shop or car-boot sale. So, it's time to get into the mindset of decluttering to make this possible. You should go through each room and assign a way of judging how to deal with the objects at hand. If something still functions and you use it – keep it and pack it after your decluttering exercise. However, once you get to the rarely use or never use piles, it's time to get rid without hesitation. You can do this by selling anything with value or donating to a charity or upcycling collective. Anything that has no notable purpose is for recycling, and that gives you peace of mind you're doing things in a sustainable, environmentally sound manner. There are numerous recycling points in Dorset – click here to see which one's closest to you. The Dorset Council have initiatives for collections as well as for dealing with recycling and other related services. You'll lighten the load and possibly save money on your removal by reducing the overall volume of possessions. Camp Hopson – Providing the Best Moving Advice – While moving can be challenging, there are always ways to simplify everything to make things run smoothly. Hopefully, this blog will push you in the right direction and calm some of your fears around relocating. You can reduce the total volume by decluttering, and we suggest this to all of our customers. And prepare with some photos beforehand to prepare thoroughly. The Camp Hopson team puts customer service at the forefront of every service we offer. This means you'll have confidence and can delegate to us. All our employees have superior handling and packing skills, and we equip them with the best removal's tools. They put this to good use to protect your belongings and the area when moving items in and out of properties. Give yourself the best head start by booking a removals company that puts the customer first. Click here to request a free quote or to book your upcoming move.

Have you lost your house or car keys recently? The truth is, we’ve all been there at some point in our lives. And it happens to us all, even those with top-notch organisational skills and are rarely absent-minded. Then some people seem to misplace their keys and various other items more than they have hot dinners.

Regardless of where you fit on this spectrum, the main thing to consider is this can happen to anyone. That means you should know how to respond in this situation rather than overreact. This blog is about what you should do if you lose your house keys. Additionally, we’ll discuss some tips on avoiding future issues and how Camp Hopson’s storage can help your household security measures.

Five Tips when Moving to Berkshire

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Peter Donaldson

Berkshire is becoming one of the most sought-after counties for relocation in the UK, and it’s easy to see why. With the backdrop of some of the most beautiful landscapes in England, Berkshire is home to many quaint villages and unique towns. You’ll find something for everyone here, and we’re confident that you’ll find your ideal home.

Finding the Perfect Property in Newbury & Surrounding Areas

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Peter Donaldson

It’s time for a change. You’ve made your mind up, the decision is final, and your next house or apartment will be in a different town or city. One of the most important questions you need to ask yourself is, what is the perfect property for your next relocation? There are many different types of property to choose from, and the choice will have various factors. It helps a lot to have a solid idea of what you want and need from your new home before viewing.

Moving House in January or February

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Peter Donaldson

Moving house during January and February, the final throes of winter, may not at first glance seem like the best idea. But if you approach it the right way – there is no reason why it should be any more complicated than moving at any other time of year. Plus, there are some benefits to relocating during this season that people might not consider when they begin planning their move.

Depending on where you are in the country, the icy temperatures, adverse weather conditions, and reduced daylight can all pose complications, but none of them is insurmountable. We’ll use this blog to explore the upside to choosing to move home in January or February. Then you can see if this would work for your situation.

Eco-friendly Decorating

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Peter Donaldson

If you’ve moved to Berkshire and are on the verge of decorating or redecorating a new home, then doing it the eco-friendly way is a fitting choice. This is especially poignant if you’ve moved from city to countryside. You can alter how you approach life by creating a sustainable and environmentally sound property from day one.

Making your Berkshire home a lovely place to be while simultaneously being kind to Mother Nature is the way more and more people are going. Joining them doesn’t have to be a slog. Even if your home is partially eco-friendly, that’s going to be better than not at all. We’ll go through some of Camp Hopson’s best practical ways you can achieve this without it costing too much money upfront.

Why Young Professionals are Relocating to Berkshire

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Peter Donaldson

Berkshire is a popular place for relocation for many reasons. The county gets a lot of sunshine in comparison to other parts of the UK. It has a perfect balance of places to live. You can find vibrant large towns, historic market towns, and quaint villages. Berkshire has something for anyone who wants to start a new chapter in their life.