Moving Tips

There is no such thing as an "average furniture removal". You are in all probability going to be distracted by a wide range of prices and service.

Minimise this, by having a firm idea of what you want and that the price given covers this. This will make your decision a whole lot easier.

Do not leave your enquiry too late.

The more time you give yourself the more chance of obtaining the service you want with no hassles on moving day.

It is essential that you, the customer, retain control of your removal.

To do this you must make some homework before you make your enquires.

When you call, you may be bewildered at the various choices that you cannot absorb quickly, or be equally bewildered by the virtual lack of information because the removalist expects you to state what you want.

Spend a little time writing down what you want, and what you may like as price options.

If you have this when you phone or visit or when the assessor comes to visit you, then you will ensure that all points are covered.

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Quick Tips for Backloading

• Make sure your cartons are packed tightly and securely sealed with tape


• Write your surname on all cartons and number from 1 - 10 etc.


• Ensure all items to be dismantled are ready prior to the arrival of the furniture removalist.


• Check with the manufacturer of your 'white goods' i.e., fridge, washing machine, dryer etc, and be guided by their advice regarding securing bowls/motors etc.


• Remove hooks from fishing lines.


• Drain fuel and oil from lawn mowers, edgers, whipper-snippers etc.


• Thoroughly clean and dry inside of fridge's, freezers and dishwashers.


• Seek manufacturers advice regarding computer drive, video drive etc.


• Dispose of all UN-sealed liquids.


• Dispose of all aerosols cans, flammable fluids, matches etc.


• Empty gas cylinder from your BBQ.


• Clean BBQ. surface and surrounds of grease etc.


• Dismantle swing-sets, play-gyms, trampolines etc,(Put nuts and bolts in a safe place).


• Wash out rubbish bins and wheelbarrows.


• Remove pumps, water bottles, batteries etc from bicycles.


• Empty and hose out compost bins and other rubbish bins.


• Drain garden hoses.


• Clean and spray dog kennels, empty and clean fish tanks, bird cages etc.


• Ensure all loose items are placed in bags or boxes.


• Empty and defrost fridge/freezer. It is advisable to do this 24 hours prior.


• Be on hand the day of removal or authorise someone to act on your behalf to answer any queries from the removalist


• Have an advance plan for placement of your furniture.


• Be on hand or have someone authorised for UN-loading at your residence, directing the placement of furniture.


• Agreed on any moving insurance?


• Notified your insurance company?


• Asked for final electricity account?


• Asked for final gas account?


• Cancelled all rental agreements?


• Told your solicitor, bank manager, doctor you are going?


• Cancelled the telephone and arranged final account?


• Made/confirmed arrangements for your pets?


• Cancelled your milk/newspaper and other delivery services?


• Cancelled subscriptions to magazines/arranged forwarding?


• Notified your children's school?


• Confirmed removal date with chosen removalist?


• Prepared an inventory for yourself?


• Dispose of unwanted goods?


• Confirmed safety arrangements for legal documents and valuables?


• Separated personal items to take with you e.g. keys, documents, money?


• Remembered to clear the garden/tool shed?


• Confirmed arrangements for pot plants?


• Re-directed mail at the post office?


• Arranged for neighbours to leave adequate parking space for removal vehicles?