Hello! My name is Mikey and this is my moving and storage blog. I was inspired to start this blog following a move I made from Perth to Melbourne. I had lived in Perth for the past 7 years so I had acquired a lot of stuff. I was dreading the move because I didn't know how I would transport all of my stuff to my new home. Thankfully, a chum of mine recommended a fantastic moving and storage company. The moving contractors helped me to organise and move my things. I really couldn't have done it without them so I decided to start a new blog detailing my experience.
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How to Prepare for House Removals
Miguel Mitchell
Engaging a removalist to assist you to relocate from your current home will ensure that the moving process is less tedious and more time-efficient. The extract below discusses a few preparation measures you can take before engaging the removalist.
Prepare Your Inventory Check-List
Prepare an inventory detailing the various items in your home. The inventory will minimise the chances of leaving some of your items during your move. It will also make packing and unpacking much easier.
Personal Items
You can feel uncomfortable having the mover handle everything. As such, separate personal items and pack them separately. More to that, you can acquire packing materials to have them lined within the moving boxes, ensuring your stuff remains safe during transit.
Have a box containing toiletries and any other items you may require during transport and before you unpack your stuff. Snacks, drinks and children's toys would fall under this category. Since most removalists will not transport pets, make adequate preparations if you have one.
Handle the Valuables Yourself
Sift through your stuff to identify things such as your jewellery, academic transcripts and other relevant certificates and carry them. Most removalists will not move valuable items as they may be expensive to replace if they get lost.
Removals Insurance
Get a removals insurance cover to protect your items from damages during packing, transport and unpacking. However, you should consult the removalist to determine if the removal costs are inclusive of removals insurance.
Determine the Need for Storage
If you are moving to a smaller house or if your new home is incomplete, you may require storage space. Choose a storage facility located close to your new home. It should be spacious and secure. If you intend to store items such as documents or furniture in the unit, choose a climate-controlled unit to protect them from damage.
Talk with House Management
If you live in a rented apartment, talk with the management and inform them of your intention to move. The management will help ensure hallways and lifts are unoccupied to ease the removals process. They may also secure convenient parking for the removals truck.
Once you find a reliable removalist, he or she will ask to visit your home to determine the scope of work, as well as the equipment and staff required to execute the removals.
With the above tips, you will have an easy time moving. You will also have peace of mind in knowing the removals company will have an easy time packing and unpacking your items.
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