Things to do for a Smooth Move

So everything has been set up, and all that’s left is the move itself! Use our handy moving checklist below to double check if you’ve left anything out to the last minute.

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Notified everyone of your new address?
Now we’re not really talking about EVERYBODY like your family and friends. Surely your neighbours will find out when the big trucks come in on moving day itself too, but what about the utilities, credit card and other companies that normally only communicate with us by post? It’s really important to make sure that your mail gets forwarded to your new location as well so that the companies that you’ve left out can be informed in due time too! These include the insurance companies and any other membership subscriptions that you may have. You can arrange a redirection service with your post office or arrange with the new owners when you can come by to pick up any leftover mail that is still being sent to the old address.

Set aside boxes for loading?
In the chaos of moving day, sometimes boxes from different rooms get messed up and confused with boxes from other parts of the house. You may want to colour coordinate some boxes so that their origins are easily recognizeable when they reach your new apartment or house and this will help you to sort things out when you’re about to start unpacking. You can also choose to number them, to make sure that no box gets left behind either! Keep a list of what you have too and that will definitely make the job easier!

Aside from that, do think about gathering the house keys and door keys in one place as well so that everything will be ready for handover when you leave.

Double confirmed details with you moving and removals company?
Most moving and removals companies should be pretty on the ball when it comes to getting their job done, but it doesn’t hurt for a bit of a confirmation the day before moving day just to ensure that everything has been settled. This includes making sure that pick up times have been finalised and that addresses are clearly noted. You may want to ask about the route that the moving company is intending to take and whether you will be following their truck or their truck will be following you. And at the same time to ensure that the necessary equipment like tools for disassembling furniture and dollies and protective padding is all taken care of.

Packed for your first night in your new home?
Once everything is ready for the move, you’ll want to make sure that you have some things left out and in an easily accessible place for the first few moments when you reach your new apartment or home. In the hustle and bustle of the move, you may even be too tired to start unpacking straight away and a good idea is to have some essentials like bathing toiletries and a spare change of clothes packed in an overnight bag. You may also want to think about what you might do for dinner on the first night that you’ve moved in too!

What do you need to know about your Moving and Removals Company?

It’s that time again, time to make a move and give yourself a change of environment. You’ve settled the property and you’re getting ready to tie up loose ends. Moving to your new home is closer than ever. All that’s left, is settling the company that’s going to help you pack up and move your life from one place to another...

One needs to be cautious when it comes to getting a good removals company for the job and we’d like to list out a few things that you may just want to take note of when you’re scouting around:

For starters, it’s important to find out how much you’re going to be paying to get your things moved around. Most moving and removals companies will have somebody come down to your house and take a quick inventory and survey of the items that you have, taking special note of the bigger and more bulkier items - because more manpower will be needed, and also for the items which are a little more fragile or may require special handling - like artwork, statues, pianos and glassware including mirrors.

It’s always a good idea to ask about whether their staff have good qualifications as well. There are accredited bodies that train people to be able to handle all sorts of items that a moving and removals company will come across at every move. And the more well-qualified the company and its staff are, the better the chance your items will be in safe hands throughout the move, and arriving intact at its destination too!

Do ask for a hard copy or official quotation from the moving and removals company when the surveyor is done looking around so that you can use it to compare across companies if need be and also for you to have a good idea of just how things are going to be carried out. It’s also a good idea to get in touch with a particular person who can help walk you through the procedure so that you can ensure that everything is settled every step of the way! And that includes ensuring that you need interim storage space while waiting for your new home to be ready, down to any other additional services you may require like packing, or stocking up on supplies and other materials.

Speaking of whether the eastern suburbs removal company provides you with boxes and packing material, you should also check to see if they supply any other form of equipment like dollies and protective padding and coverings! Having to acquire these on your own can be quite expensive, and some companies may charge a premium to supply these to you.

At the end of the day, don’t take chances and have a look at different content insurances that you can take up to ensure the best protection for your items. And when in doubt, do a quick search on the internet for reviews of the company that you’re looking to hire, this will help you get a good insight to exactly what you’re signing yourself up for!

Whatever your choice may be, take a time out to think about what YOU want from a moving and removals company. Be comfortable with who you’ve chosen and have been speaking to because these are the guys that will end up handling personal possessions.