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September 29th, 2023

How To Prepare Your Home For Removalists

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The most frequent question we receive from our clients is: how can I best prepare for the removalists? While our skilled removalists provide a wide variety of moving services, there are some crucial steps you can take to ensure your moving day goes off without a hitch. In this comprehensive guide, we’ve collated our top ten tips for getting ready for your forthcoming relocation. The best advice for managing your move effectively is to begin early; this will afford you ample time to organise everything without feeling rushed or stressed. The sooner you get organised, the smoother your move will likely be. If you have more queries about preparing for removalists, don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly customer service team.

1. Plan and Sort Your Items

The initial step is to prepare for your move. As you organise your belongings, you’ll likely encounter items you no longer need or want to move with you. Prior to your removalist compiling an inventory of all the items being relocated, it’s crucial to sift through these items and sort them. For items you wish to keep but not move immediately, pack them separately and clearly mark them for storage to avoid confusion. For other items, consider a garage sale, selling online, or donating as alternatives to simply discarding them.

2. Acquire High-Quality Packing Materials

After finalising the inventory of items to be moved, the subsequent step is to secure top-notch packing materials. The inventory will help you estimate the quantity and type of packing material required. If you already have boxes or received some from friends, ensure they’re sturdy and reliable. Using worn-out packing materials may jeopardise the safety of your move and risk damage to your valuable items during transit. Our team can assist with offering top-quality packing materials to guarantee maximum protection for your items.

3. Devise a Packing Strategy

Before you begin packing, draft a plan to execute the process as efficiently as possible. This strategy will save you time and prevent unnecessary unpacking when searching for daily essentials buried under heaps of items. Start packing with least-used items and gradually move towards everyday essentials. Group similar items together to facilitate easier unpacking at your new home, and always place heavier items at the bottom of boxes to prevent toppling.

4. Start Packing Early and Wisely

With your inventory, packing materials, and plan in place, it’s time to start packing. It’s advisable to commence packing as early as possible—even if it’s a little bit each day. Be mindful of the weight distribution in each box and the available space for objects to move. Overloading boxes risks injury to movers and potential box breakage, which could damage your items. To minimise this risk, use bubble wrap, packing paper, newspaper, or household items like towels to fill gaps and cushion fragile items.

5. Label Everything

Ensure every box, bag, or container is clearly labelled as you pack. Labels make it easy to locate packed items, guide removalists on where to unload items, identify boxes containing fragile items, and keep track of all items to ensure nothing is lost during the move. Consider including information like contents of the box, unloading location, and whether the items are fragile on your labels.

6. Break Down Bulky Furniture

To make moving day smoother and more efficient, it’s a good idea to disassemble large furniture items or equipment beforehand. Items like bed frames, table legs, patio furniture, and playground equipment can usually be taken apart. While moving companies can certainly do this for you, doing it yourself can save both time and money on your move. The more you can do before the professionals arrive, the faster the process will be, potentially reducing your overall moving costs if you’re paying by the hour.

7. Secure Doors and Drawers

Another crucial step in preparing for the removalists is to ensure all doors and drawers of your furniture are securely closed. This prevents any mishaps during the move, such as doors or drawers suddenly opening and causing damage or injuries. Remember to remove any items inside these compartments to prevent them from getting damaged or shifting during transit. Using a roll of masking tape to secure all movable parts can help prevent unnecessary accidents on moving day. However, consult with your removalists first – for heavy items like a chest of drawers, it might be best to remove the drawers for transport.

8. Clean Out Fridge and Freezer

In the lead up to the move, try to consume most of the food in your fridge and freezer. Discard any remaining food and switch off the appliances a day or two before the removalists arrive. As defrosting a freezer can take several hours, it’s recommended to do this the night before the move. Unplug the appliances, place towels to soak up any leaking water, and give the interiors a clean.

9. Prepare an Essentials Kit

Before moving day, pack a bag with all the essential items you’ll need for your first night in your new home. This could include necessary medication, toiletries, small appliances, chargers, bedding, towels, and a change of clothes. Instead of loading this bag onto the moving truck, keep it with you to ensure you have everything you need at your fingertips.

10. Keep Children and Pets Away

On moving day, it’s advisable to arrange for children and pets to be elsewhere. The moving process involves a lot of activity which can be dangerous for children and disruptive if pets are in the way of the movers. If you can arrange for family or friends to look after your children and pets, that would be ideal. If not, try to keep them in a safe area that’s out of the removalists’ way.

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