Moving Tips

Moving Tips

Most important

  • Let us know if your driveway is not suitable for trucks. Now is the time to discard unwanted/unused items, don't pay to move it and then discard.

  • The rule of thumb is if it fits in a box then put it in a box and seal it where possible. Not everything can go on top, good packing will enable us to stack and fit everything in. It makes things faster, saving you money well protecting your goods.

  • Clearly label all cartons, numbering each room is easiest and less writing. Write on the tape where possible as we recycle cartons.

  • Taping furniture is not normally required. Don’t tape directly to your furniture’s surface as it leaves residue, brown tape is the worst for this.

  • Make sure we know which items are not going and keep separate where practical.

  • Check carefully once finished to make sure china has not been overlooked and left in a cupboard.

  • Make sure keys are available and access is clear at both pickup and delivery ends and advise us of any prospective issues.

Who needs to know you’re moving out?

  • Post Office (for mail redirection)

  • Phone company, internet provider

  • Sky TV

  • Financial Institutions (to transfer & close accounts)

  • Inland Revenue

  • Electoral Registrar

  • Insurance company (to transfer or terminate household insurance)

  • Life Insurance company

  • Health Insurance company

  • Car Insurance company

  • Leasing company

  • Daycare/School

  • Relatives & Friends

  • Shops where you hold accounts

  • If you hold a firearm License the Police will need to be advised

  • Club Memberships

  • Publications you subscribe to ie. newspapers, magazines

  • Doctor & dentist

  • Lawyer

  • Place of Worship

  • Council, if relocating a pet

Dangerous Goods

The following are classified as dangerous goods and cannot be stored or transported with your household items.

We can arrange separate transportation if necessary:

  • Gas cylinders (unless purged)

  • Ammunition

  • New or partially used cans of paint

  • Bleach products

  • Kerosene

  • Petrol

  • Cleaning fluids, Turpentine

  • Aerosols (any kinds)

  • Chemical sets

  • Linseed oil

  • Vegetable oils