Moving Tips

Planning your Move

• Make sure you plan as far ahead as possible.


• Remember that the removalists will be handling your valued and often irreplaceable possessions, so it is important to use a reputable firm.


• Consider insurance to cover your contents while they are being moved. Discuss this with the removal company.


• Obtain a quote for moving and ask for a flat rate rather than an hourly rate. If there are any delays and you have an hourly rate it can become more expensive than you anticipated.

Packing and Removal

• If you are packing yourself, start well in advance of the moving day and avoid the last minute panic.


• Defrost your fridge the day before moving.


• Go through the house with the removalists when they arrive, giving any special instructions you may have. Do the same when you arrive at your new place.


• When packing cartons, it is a good idea to mark the contents on the top and on the side for easy identification.


• It is not necessary to empty dresser drawers, but remove all fragile and heavy items and all liquids. Do not overload the drawers.


• You can use clean tea towels or tissue to pack breakable objects.


• Carry money, jewellery and valuable papers with you. Removalists will not accept responsibility for articles of extraordinary value.