Handy Moving Advice from 1800Backloads The Professional Removalists
Our
first handy moving hint is don’t leave your packing preparation’s to
the last minute. If you can start early you will finish in a more timely
manner especially if you have a large house or apartment, If you are
running behind ask us to assist you with your packing. If you have
already provided us with your inventory list ask us for our suggested
list of packing supplies, We can advise a recommended number of boxes of
various sizes so you are not left short and can get everything packed
on time. Its best to use proper heavy duty removalist cartons to ensure your goods arrive safely without any damage.
Moving Tips & Advice You Might Need To Know
LEAVE IT BEHIND. Avoid
moving anything you don't really need. It’s expensive, time-consuming,
and physically unnecessary to move things you won't be using. If you
don't use it now, you most likely won't use it later.
GET RID OF CLUTTER. Dispose
of broken tools, old toys, old clothing and other items that you no
longer need before you move. Give usable items to charity or hold a
garage sale.
DON’T SKIMP ON YOUR MOVING SERVICE. Choose an experienced moving firm with an established reputation for good service and reliability such as 1800Backloads. Choosing someone that is unreliable or inexperienced will cause unnecessary stress.
LABEL EVERYTHING.It
is very possible that your goods will not be the only goods on the
truck, and sometimes, depending on where you are moving from and to,
your furniture might be delivered in a different removalist's truck to
the one which picks up your goods. Therefore it is important that you
clearly label every box that will be moved. Write your name and delivery
suburb on the boxes, and also mark if the goods are fragile.
EMPTY DRAWERS, CUPBOARDS AND FILING CABINETS. Leaving
items in the drawers, cupboards and filing cabinets not only make the
item much heavier to move but could damage the drawer's glides. This is
because the weight of the drawer will be bounced on its glides within
the dresser, etc, by the movement of the truck on the road.
NEVER TRANSPORT HAZARDOUS GOODS.
BBQ
gas bottles, fuel containers, oil, paint, fertilisers, flammables,
corrosives, explosives & any hazardous items are considered a health
& safety issue and as such cannot be transported.
Lawn mowers, whipper snipers, and other mechanical devices should not contain ANY fuel
Dispose of flammable, explosive or corrosive items in a safe, lawful and environmentally friendly manner.
Sharp
objects should be wrapped appropriately and you should identify, remove
and communicate all hazards with all people involved in your move.
FRIDGES AND FREEZERS
Shutdown
the fridge and remove the plug from the power point, wrap the cord and
let it sit for at-least a 6 hours to defrost before your move. Overnight
shutdown is easiest and most recommended.
Leave the door open, so it can defrost quicker and so it does not have a foul smell.
This is also a good opportunity now to give the fridge a good clean in and out.
Remove
all movable shelves and boxes out or use strong tape to secure them
inside the fridge because movable items can easily get damaged in
transit vibrations. A good tape is recommended as cheap packing tape can
cause permanent stains in the fridge interiors.
Glad-wrap is also a cheap and quick protection against minor transit scratches.
Close the fridge door and secure it with a rope or tape, so it cannot open in transit.
Get boxes in assorted sizes. Be sure they’re clean, in good condition and have covers so they can be closed and sealed with tape.
Use
proper removalist cartons where possible. Supermarket boxes or flimsy
cartons with no lids are far more susceptible to damage during your
move.
Liquor
boxes are excellent. They are sturdy and contain dividers making them
ideal for packing glasses, goblets, vases, etc.--but make sure these
boxes have lids.
Plastic storage boxes may appear sturdy but they often weaken or get cracked due to the weight inside them.
Ensure
that you fill all empty spaces inside your cartons with an appropriate
material so your items will have less room to move about and break.
Crushed paper, foam pieces and towels are great for this.
If
you are packing heavy items such as books, it is better to pack these
in smaller cartons. If you pack books at the bottom of larger cartons
they are likely to fall out or become difficulty to carry. If you find
it difficult to judge the weight of boxes, keep your bathroom scales
handy. Try not to exceed a total weight of 15-20kg for any box.
You
may think that the most logical way to pack your plates is to place
them bottoms-down into the box. But actually, plates are less likely to
break if they're standing on edge inside the box. Of course you also
need to wrap each plate in paper and include plenty of stuffing on the
bottoms, sides and in the corners of the box. Put so much stuffing
inside the box that the plates don't have any room to shift around at
all.
When
you're packing glass items, you should pack the largest glass items on
the bottom of the box and the smaller, more delicate glass items on the
top of the box
It’s
important to use packing tape when sealing your boxes. Most other tapes
won’t either stretch too much or won't adhere properly to your cartons.
USE THE A-B-C SYSTEM.Everything
you pack does not have to be unpacked the first day in your new home.
If it contains essential items, mark it PRIORITY A. If the contents are
important, but not crucial, mark the box PRIORITY B. If the box contains
out of season items, holiday items and other things you won’t need
right away, mark the box PRIORITY C. Then, unpack in A, B, C order.
INSURANCEWhile
all due care is taken towards your moving needs, accidents happen.
1800Backloads provide Transit Insurance, this covers the truck as a
whole for fire, theft or involved in an accident. However, you may
prefer Accidental Damage Coverage which covers your items if they are
scratched or damaged. Some home and contents policies already offer this
coverage or have it as an option or you can ask us for a quote.
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