When choosing international removalists or an interstate removalist company, there are a number of factors that differentiate one company from another. Certainly local knowledge is important but having a removalist that can cover all aspects of your move and provides you with a “one company” relocation gives you the confidence you need that your belongings will be secure and arrive at your new home safely.
Some of the factors that you should consider at your point of origin are:
Prior To Your Move:
Relocating your home, particularly if you are moving internationally or interstate can be a new experience. Most people don’t really know all the things they need to consider to manage their move successfully. Making certain that you don’t forget anything will help make your move as stress free as possible. Removalists that provide an in home visit from an experienced consultant will help you in many ways.
They will provide you with a checklist of things you need to do. They will discuss and identify any special packaging and transportation requirements tailored to your situation. They will discuss with you other services that may assist you. These will include packaging needs, transit options, transit insurance, storage of your belongings both at your origin and destination, vehicle transport, pet transport, house cleaning, assistance with finding homes, schools and other relocation services.
Packing Services:
Some people like to pack their belongings themselves. Your removalists should be able to provide an option to have your belongings professionally packed or “owner packed”. Be aware however that in some cases, transit insurance may not be available for “owner packed” belongings.
If you choose to have your belongings professionally packed, a team leader should be assigned to manage your move. It is important that packaging be completed on-site, not taken away and repacked. This will help ensure that nothing is lost and you have confidence in the methods that your goods have been packed. Some key points to note are that your removalist has fully trained teams and that the wrapping techniques provide maximum care for all items. For example:
- Fragile items require innovative techniques such as tube wrapping in tissue paper, craft paper and corrugated cardboard.
- Paintings should be individually wrapped then packed into flat picture packs.
- Smaller cartons should be used for books, CDs and DVDs to minimise handling weights.
- Flat linen cartons protect bed linen and general clothing.
- Suits and gowns are packed in custom designed hanging cartons.
- Some items such as plasma TVs require specialist care and purpose made packaging.
- Heavy duty plastic is used to protect lounges and mattresses from dust and damage.
- Furniture covers, custom made will protect household furniture such as lounges.
- Rugs are to be rolled, secured and wrapped to avoid creasing.
- For high value items, special crates can be built for purpose for maximum safety.
- On completion, all your packaged items are labelled and numbered so that they can be cross checked at your destination.
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