The day of moving house is often the culmination of careful preparation and planning - certainly if a seamless transition to your new home is your goal. Contracting a specialist removals company to help manage your move is wise, as they will be able to provide the trained staff, vehicles, equipment and storage facilities that you may require.
Preparations
If your timeline permits, preparations for moving should begin at least 6 weeks prior to your moving date, especially if you are in a major city, and for removals Melbourne-focused, this is especially so.
Once the decision to move is made:
1. Start a brightly coloured file for all of your relocation documents, and keep it in a handy place for easy reference.
2. Obtain quotes from several professional interstate removal companies, and ensure that they are all quoting on the same items. Book the one that best fits your needs.
3. Check if your home insurance covers your items in transit. If not, obtain insurance coverage for moving.
4. Sketch a floor plan of your new home (or use one provided by your real estate agent) and plan the placement of your furniture. You can give this to your removalist on moving day.
5. Sort through your possessions and dispose of what you no longer need. Copy your removalist’s inventory list to check items to be packed and those for sale, charity donation, or disposal.
6. Create a room by room packing plan, beginning with the items you know you won’t be needing until well after you are in your new home.
7. For DIY packing, arrange for the delivery of packing containers like cartons, wooden crates, book boxes, wine cartons, bubble wrap and fill, tape, labels, and marking pens.
2 weeks before moving, you should:
8. Check the garden, attic, garage, basement, shed and under the house for items you may have overlooked - think: wheelbarrows, lawnmowers, ladders, heilooms, plants.
9. Dispose of any remaining unwanted items - trash, donate or sell,
10. Give your freezer some attention - start eating your way through its contents!
11. Responsibly dispose of garden chemicals, paints, fuel and other flammable items according to
supplier instructions
12. Gas cylinders are often unable to be transported by your removalist - check. If required, have a certified gas cylinder test station purge BBQ cylinders
13. If necessary, book transportation for pets or arrange for pet care at least 2 days before the move
14. Arrange cancellation and reconnection of utilities - electricity, gas, phone
15. Start packing if you’re doing it yourself. Label each box according to the room each goes into and keep a separate list of their contents
16. Inform family, friends and businesses of your new address and arrange mail redirection through Australia Post. Start a new contacts list for your new location.
17. Have your car serviced
18. Return library books and borrowed items
Day prior:
19. If it is part of your agreement with your removalist, dismantle furniture and put all bolts and screws and other attachments in a small resealable bag and tape it to the base of the item or label and place in a box containing similar parts.
20. Pack a basic kit with toiletries, tea, coffee, milk and other drinks, personal items, first aid kit, spare clothing, tea towels and dish cleaning devices.
21. Collect all house keys.
On moving day:
22. Lead your removalist Sydney around the house to show them what you want done, including items you will need as soon as you arrive at the new house. These items will be packed last.
23. Keep pets and children out of the mover’s way, preferably in another location
24. Place self transported items in your car and lock car doors.
25. Check all areas, cupboards, cabinets and storage areas to ensure nothing is left behind.
26. Check and sign inventory.
27. Switch off power to the house.
If you have special requirements or dates for removals Melbourne relocation specialists will be able to advise on the best course of action, particularly if your household is moving overseas.
Preparations
If your timeline permits, preparations for moving should begin at least 6 weeks prior to your moving date, especially if you are in a major city, and for removals Melbourne-focused, this is especially so.
Once the decision to move is made:
1. Start a brightly coloured file for all of your relocation documents, and keep it in a handy place for easy reference.
2. Obtain quotes from several professional interstate removal companies, and ensure that they are all quoting on the same items. Book the one that best fits your needs.
3. Check if your home insurance covers your items in transit. If not, obtain insurance coverage for moving.
4. Sketch a floor plan of your new home (or use one provided by your real estate agent) and plan the placement of your furniture. You can give this to your removalist on moving day.
5. Sort through your possessions and dispose of what you no longer need. Copy your removalist’s inventory list to check items to be packed and those for sale, charity donation, or disposal.
6. Create a room by room packing plan, beginning with the items you know you won’t be needing until well after you are in your new home.
7. For DIY packing, arrange for the delivery of packing containers like cartons, wooden crates, book boxes, wine cartons, bubble wrap and fill, tape, labels, and marking pens.
2 weeks before moving, you should:
8. Check the garden, attic, garage, basement, shed and under the house for items you may have overlooked - think: wheelbarrows, lawnmowers, ladders, heilooms, plants.
9. Dispose of any remaining unwanted items - trash, donate or sell,
10. Give your freezer some attention - start eating your way through its contents!
11. Responsibly dispose of garden chemicals, paints, fuel and other flammable items according to
supplier instructions
12. Gas cylinders are often unable to be transported by your removalist - check. If required, have a certified gas cylinder test station purge BBQ cylinders
13. If necessary, book transportation for pets or arrange for pet care at least 2 days before the move
14. Arrange cancellation and reconnection of utilities - electricity, gas, phone
15. Start packing if you’re doing it yourself. Label each box according to the room each goes into and keep a separate list of their contents
16. Inform family, friends and businesses of your new address and arrange mail redirection through Australia Post. Start a new contacts list for your new location.
17. Have your car serviced
18. Return library books and borrowed items
Day prior:
19. If it is part of your agreement with your removalist, dismantle furniture and put all bolts and screws and other attachments in a small resealable bag and tape it to the base of the item or label and place in a box containing similar parts.
20. Pack a basic kit with toiletries, tea, coffee, milk and other drinks, personal items, first aid kit, spare clothing, tea towels and dish cleaning devices.
21. Collect all house keys.
On moving day:
22. Lead your removalist Sydney around the house to show them what you want done, including items you will need as soon as you arrive at the new house. These items will be packed last.
23. Keep pets and children out of the mover’s way, preferably in another location
24. Place self transported items in your car and lock car doors.
25. Check all areas, cupboards, cabinets and storage areas to ensure nothing is left behind.
26. Check and sign inventory.
27. Switch off power to the house.
If you have special requirements or dates for removals Melbourne relocation specialists will be able to advise on the best course of action, particularly if your household is moving overseas.
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