Moving Tips

•   Contact local Post office to redirect mail


•   Consider the needs of young children leading up to and during your relocation example; schooling, uniforms, text books and medication


•   Consider the needs of other family members especially the elderly, disabled and incapacitated leading up to and during your relocation


•   Dispose of that unwanted furniture and chattels that have been gathering dust. It's always a good time reduce the clutter when relocating as it will reduce and minimise the cost and make your removal easier


•   Be thorough about pre-packing; don't spare the packing paper when packing cutlery, plates, bowls and china.


•   Arrange your storage needs if applicable.


•   Estimate the volume of your goods and chattels as it always a good measure to know how much gear you have. This can be done by filing out a space estimator form


•   If it fits in a box use a box. It's always make the task of handling your goods and chattels easier if they a boxes suitably. This reduces and minimises the handling of loose items and chattels


•   Label all boxes clearly that contain fragile items


•   Try to use uniform boxes and if possible use industry supplied standard T chest cartons and book & wine boxes, these cartons are specifically designed and are robust double thickness cartons.


•   Notify motor registry for change of address :license and vehicle registration


•   Put aside essential items required so they are not packed away


•   Create an inventory and condition report of your goods and chattels (specially jewellery and other expensive personal items)


•   Enquire about insurance needs for your removal with your Insurance company or ask about our transit carrier and handling insurance


•   Disconnect utilities, gas, water and phones and advise on the day of your relocation


•   Advise all relevant parties of your new address


•   Disassemble furniture; example beds, remove dining table legs (if possible),flat pack shelving (if possible)\ and flat large office pack desks.


•   Disassemble trampolines and kids swing sets if applicable.


•   Don't water pot plants in the days leading up to your removal.


•   Defrost your fridge and freezer the day before your removal.


•   Clearly label all packing boxes for distribution in your new premise.


•   Use plastic covers on items that may require this protection example; beds, lounges, cushions etc.


•   Consider transport and securing your pets during your relocation.


•   Empty fish tanks, drain all water and remove rocks and sand beds from tanks.


•   Drain fuel from lawn mowers and whipper snipers.


•   Drain fuel from petrol cans and do not store these items in storage facilities