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Our top 20 things to do before local moving

November 21, 2019

We know local moving can take its toll on you physically and emotionally. That’s why we strive to make your move as stress-free as possible. Preparing for your move will make the whole process go much smoother. This is why we have put together some checklists to get you on your way. Planning and organising with Total Care Movers as your trusted removalists are critical to protecting your mental health and possessions, saving you time, reducing your time off work, and saving you money.

Things to do well ahead of time

  1. Carefully dispose of all flammable goods and prohibited items.
  2. Consider your car transport requirements
  3. Consider safe options for caring for your pets and children during your move.
  4. If you are doing all or part of your packing, obtain cartons from our office and allow plenty of time for this task.
  5. Disassemble outdoor items such as swings and cubby houses and place all bolts and screws in a marked bag
  6. Begin the disassembly of all prefabricated furniture ready for transport.

 

Tasks to perform one week before your move

  1. Confirm with your agent the date and time to collect the keys for your new premises. Consider your car transport requirements.
  2. Book and confirm all accommodation and travel arrangements
  3. Drain fuel-driven appliances such as lawn movers and whipper snippers
  4. Ensure any gas cylinders have been emptied and certified by an authorized gas cylinder test station.
  5. Update your contact details with the following organisations: Post Office (for mail redirection); phone, Internet, and cable TV providers; electricity, gas, and water providers; your financial institutions; the Australian Tax Office; the Electoral Authority; insurance companies; the Motor Registration Authority; the Health Insurance Fund; the Superannuation Fund; doctors; dentists; libraries; and schools.

Tasks to perform the day before your local move

  1. Ensure all cartons are packed, sealed, labelled, and ready for collection.
  2. Complete the disassembly of all prefabricated furniture ready for transport.
  3. Keep all valuable jewellery, passwords, important documents, medical records, money, tickets, etc. with you so you can access them easily.
  4. Pack items that you will need immediately, including a box of toys for the kids and a coffee machine for the parents!
  5. If you are paying for the removal, please confirm payment before moving day.
  6. Remove all waste from your kitchen—bins, pantry, etc.
  7. Empty, defrost, and towel dry your fridge and freezer.
  8. Prepare electrical goods for transportation as per the manufacturer’s specifications.
  9. Take photos of the rear of your TV and entertainment systems for easy reconnection. Disconnect the stereo system and computer equipment. Tape all wires and leads together.