A
well prepared removal is a removal that will cause
the least confusion and stress on the day of uplift
and delivery. Regardless of whether your furniture
and personal effects are being relocated to the
other side of town or across state borders, the
better that your belongings are prepared, the better
they will travel.
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Furniture,
in most cases, is built for one purpose, to take
pride of position in your home, and NOT MOVE from
that position. However, at some stage of all of our
lives we are required to uproot and relocate for one
reason or another, and it is this circumstance that
the services of professional removalists are
required to ensure that ALL of your belongings
arrive at their destination in exactly the same
condition as they were when they left your uplift
address.
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are a number of things that you can do in
preparedness for your relocation, these will assist
in ensuring the damage free moving of furniture and
personal effects, the ease and time efficiency of
loading and unloading, and the safe transit of all
items packed by both yourself and our qualified
pre-packers.
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Furniture to Empty - |
Furniture
such as wardrobes, desk, wall units and dressers
must be emptied, the structural integrity of these
items will be compromised if the furniture is moved
with loose weight inside.
Chests of drawers need to have breakables, loose,
and heavy items removed. Light clothing may remain.
Never tape drawers shut.
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Use Quality Boxes - |
The
type and quality of cartons that you use to pack
your belongings will reflect directly as to how your
goods will travel. The use of cartons sourced from
your local supermarket, or small open cartons which
cannot be stacked for transit, take a lot longer to
load and unload than purpose built cartons.
Also remember the weight that one or two men can be
reasonably expected to lift/move, cartons which are
'oversized' will only dramatically slow the moving
process due to the awkwardness, and weight.
The use of purpose built removal cartons will speed
the removal process and ensure the safe transit of
breakables packed inside.
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Reduce Distance - |
Ensure
accesses are cleared prior to the arrival of our
removalists, and where possible to save money have
all items packed prior to day of uplift. Each trip
to the truck takes time, so the closer to the where
the vehicle will park, that you can ready your
cartons and smaller items, the less time that the
loading will take, and hence the lower the cost of
your removal. Please ensure that small children and
any pets are controlled at the time of uplift and/or
delivery. At times these distractions can present a
risk to all involved, and the last thing we would
want to see is injury to your loved ones, your pets
and/or our removalists.
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Number of Items - |
Where
possible reduce the number of items to be moved,
bundle all small items together, such as mops and
broom, and place all smaller items into cartons.
They not only travel better in this state, but also
reduce the time required to complete your
relocation.
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Dismantling - |
All
items which can be dismantled, should be dismantled.
The likes of beds, swing sets, mirrors off dressers,
and items of furniture which were assembled after
purchase, such as flat pack desks etc. These are not
designed to be moved when assembled, and will most
likely result in damage if they are not prepared for
moving. We can complete this on your behalf, however
this will reflect in the cost of your relocation.
When dismantling furniture, ensure that you keep all
of your bolts, screws and keys in an easily
identifiable place, and remember where you placed
them. They are going to be required almost
immediately when you arrive at your destination.
Ensure the hoses on your washing machine are
disconnected and removed, and placed inside the
machine, and all water is drained from them so as
this same water doesn't leak onto your other
furniture and or cartons during transit.
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Fridges/Freezers - |
Do
not defrost your fridges or freezers less than one
week before moving. The water that gathers in the
'drip trays' creates problems when it comes to
moving those items of furniture. Have ready for the
day of moving sufficient esky's for your cold
perishables, and freezer contents, and we will loads
these items onto the truck last of all, and unload
them first thing. This will ensure that you food
spends as little time as possible out of the fridge,
and the fridge/freezers will spend as little time as
possible unplugged.
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Neighbours - |
Arrange
with your neighbours for sufficient parking space to
be allowed at the front of your property for the
parking of the removal truck on the day of uplift.
ensure that there is no items belonging to your
neighbours which may impede the access for the
removalists. Most neighbours are understanding and
are happy to assist in moving their cars, boats etc.
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Unwanted Goods - |
Dispose
of any unwanted goods prior to the day of uplift,
this will ensure that minimal time is spent
completing your removal, as the removalists will not
be wasting time carrying boxes of rubbish. This will
also assist with the positioning of furniture and
cartons in your new home without the clutter of
unnecessary items/cartons.
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Important Items - |
Ensure
that all of your important items, such as keys,
remote controls, wallets, sunglasses, and any other
important items that you may require on your person
are placed in a safe place to ensure you know
their whereabouts at the delivery location. A good
idea is to create 1 carton which is last loaded, and
first unloaded within which may be a good idea to
keep the kettle, coffee/tea and other items which
may be required earlier than when other cartons are
unpacked. Items such as bags of screws, and
nuts/bolts, from the dismantling of furniture etc,
can easily be located if they are all placed in this
one central location.
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Furniture Placement - |
Have
an advanced plan for the placement of furniture at
your new address and ensure that you have a
representative onsite at destination to direct the
delivery of the furniture to ensure that it is
placed correctly the first time. This will expedite
the delivery process, and ensure a stress free
completion to your removal, whilst also assisting in
your unpacking.
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Cleaning Items - |
Ensure
that you have cleaned the BBQ, and items such as
wheelbarrow, rubbish bins, wheelie bins, and garden
furniture. This will ensure that your other
furniture being loaded with these items does not
become soiled as a result of contact with dirty
items. It also ensures that dirt, mud and grease is
not spread throughout the removal truck, to only be
walked through your home as a result.
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Brand New Premises - |
When
moving into a premises which has only recently had
building work completed, there is often a chance
that the site has dirt, mud and debris in the yard,
which may present a problem if near to the access to
the property. Ensure that if dirt is prevalent on
site, you have access to, or know where to source,
sheets of plywood just in case of rain on the day of
your removal. This will ensure that mud will not be
tread through your new home. Unfortunately,
Workplace Health & Safety prohibits the removal
of shoes/boots from our removalists. The likely hood
of injury to feet is increases considerably with the
absence of footwear.
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Plants - |
Some
States prohibit the transportation of plants and
fruits. If you have household plants and can’t
take them with you, you need to dispose of them.
Give them to a friend or relative before the day you
are scheduled to move. If you can take plants with
you, do not water them just prior to removal day.
You may need to contact the DPI (Department of
Primary Industries) to check on the area you are
moving from and if any special requirements are in
force; such as those for 'Red Fire Ants' in South
East Queensland.
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Washing Machine - |
To
prepare your washing machine for removal, disconnect
from the water supply, drain hoses and check with
the manufacturer (or your removalist) for advice on
travelling brackets etc.
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Who to Notify - |
- Taxation
office (within 7 days)
- Roads and
Transport Authority (within 7 days)
- Government
Departments - Family allowance, Superannuation,
- Pensions
and Insurance
- Insurance
companies - life assurance, cars, home and
contents, and any other insured items.
- Employers
- Group Certificates, Superannuation
- Australia
Post - mail can be redirected for up to 12
months
- Telstra -
phone and internet services
- Solicitor
- Schools
- Automobile
associations such as NRMA, RACQ etc.
- Telephone,
water, gas and electricity authorities
- Rental
and hire purchase companies
- Bank and
financial institutions - accounts and credit
cards
- Doctor,
Dentist and Private Health Funds
- Electoral
Roles (within 4 weeks)
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Finally - |
Should
any questions arise, please, don't hesitate to
contact our office. Friendly advice with regard to
any part of the removal process is only a phone call
away. Chances are we or our clients have experienced
the same circumstances as your are in your move. Our
advice is FREE, and without obligation. Again this
is reflects our commitment to customer service. All
of our staff from the Managing Director through to
the removalists on the job care for your move, and
want nothing more than for you to recommend our
service to everyone that you speak with. We can only
be sure of this by exceeding your expectations and
making this move, your best move.
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