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How to save money on your next move








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 rooms where the boxes are to go or use a different coloured tape. That way you don't have to be at the door to direct the movers. 

If the boxes are too heavy for you to lift then the movers may need to use a trolley or 2 people to carry, resulting in the moving taking longer. 


🔹Pot Plants 

Make sure not to water your pot plants the day before your move, pot plants can be very heavy when still full of water and could damage items of furniture whilst in transit. 

🔹Disassembling Furniture 

Moving companies disassemble and reassemble furniture everyday from beds to cupboards to lounges however we recommend trying to disassemble any furniture as this can save a lot of time on moving day. 

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By simply taking some extra time, this can result in hundreds of dollars in savings on your move and will be a lot less stressful come moving day! 


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