Moving Blog

Mattress cover packs that you can pick up from your local storage facility or Bunnings are great if you are storing your items however when moving mattresses, having these covers can make it very hard to move. Mattress covers tend to be very lose, so they can fit a variety of sizes of mattress but when moving it makes it hard to grip onto the mattress and if access is restrictive when moving this can make it hard to manoeuvre your mattress. A reputable removalist will always shrink wrap your mattress which provides greater protection when moving your mattress and makes it a lot easier to manoeuvre. Shrink wrap is available from sotrage facilities and your local Bunnings as well.  

Things Movers Won't Transport  Moving companies should have adequate insurance to cover your goods whilst in transit. Moving companies typically opt for Carriers Insurance also known as Goods In Transit Insurance. The insurance companies have certain requirements, conditions and procedures that moving companies must follow, one of these is what moving companies are not allowed to transport.  This means that if something was to happen to your goods whilst in transit and it is found that the moving company was transporting an excluded item, then the insurance company will reject the claim being made.  As a general rule, if the item is flammable, toxic, hazardous or explosive then it can't be transported by a removalist and would need to be transported by a hazardous goods logistics company such as Ignite Logistics.  The items that insurers don't want movers carrying are as followed: • Paint • Motor Oil • Pool Chemicals • Gas & Air Tanks  • Car Battery's  • Propane Tan

Haven't moved before? Or want guidance around what boxes and packing materials are best suited for your move?  By choosing the right boxes and packing material this can result in a more organised move which can also save you money on the moving fee.  Boxes   There are countless different sizes of boxes you can use on your move, however we recommend using the following boxes: 🔹 Tea Chest Boxes  Tea chest boxes are the most commonly used boxes when moving.  The majority of household items can go in these boxes such as linen, clothes, pots, pans, cushions, non breakable items.  These boxes are typically made of 1 ply cardboard so packing these boxes with a lot of items will result in broken boxes whilst in transit.  🔹  Book/Crystal Boxes  Book/crystal boxes are made using 2 ply cardboard meaning they are more heavy duty than tea chest boxes.  Items that can be packed in these boxes is fragile items, plates, glassware, books and smaller items.  🔹 Port-A-Robe Boxes Port-A-Robe boxes

Removalists typically operate on an hourly rate basis rather than a fixed fee.  When things aren't organised, and packed correctly it makes it a more difficult and lengthy process for the moving company which could result in the moving fee being hundreds of dollars more. In order to save an much money as possible on your move, we recommend the following: 🔹Emptying Cupboards & Draws Draws and cupboards with items in them is dangerous and can cause damage to your items and/or furniture whilst in transit. This can also add time if the removalist needs to wrap or pack those items into boxes.  🔹Packing, Marking & Taping Boxes  In order to save as much time as possible on your moving day, we recommend using boxes designed for moving and correctly packing, marking and taping the boxes.  • Tea Chest Boxes - Cushions, linen, clothes, pots, pans.  • Book Boxes - Books, Glassware, Fragile Items  • Port-A-Robe Boxes - Hanging clothes  Make sure to label to top of every box with the r