GENERAL MOVING TIPS

1. Make sure your cartons are packed tightly and securely sealed with tape.
2. Write your surname on all cartons and number from 1 – 10 etc.
3. Ensure all items to be dismantled are ready prior to the arrival of the furniture removalist.
4. Check with the manufacturer of your ‘white goods’ i.e., fridge, washing machine, dryer etc, and be guided by their advice regarding securing bowls/motors etc.
5. Remove hooks from fishing lines.
6. Drain fuel and oil from lawn mowers, edger’s, Weedeaters etc.
7. Thoroughly clean and dry inside of fridges, freezers and dishwashers.
8. Dispose of all UN-sealed liquids.
9. Dispose of all aerosol cans, flammable fluids, matches etc.
10. Empty gas cylinders.
11. Dismantle swing-sets, play-gyms, trampolines etc. (Put nuts and bolts in a safe place)
12. Wash out rubbish bins and wheelbarrows.
13. Drain garden hoses.
14. Clean and spray dog kennels, empty and clean fish tanks, birdcages etc.
15. Ensure all loose items are placed in bags or boxes.
16. Empty and defrost fridge/freezer. It is advisable to do this 24 hours prior.
17. Be on hand the day of removal or authorize someone to act on your behalf to answer any queries from the removalist.
18. Have an advance plan for placement of your furniture.
19. Agreed on any moving insurance?
20. Notified you insurance company?
21. Asked for final electrical account?
22. Cancelled all rental agreements?
23. Told your doctor you are going?
24. Cancelled the telephone and arranged final account?
25. Made/Confirmed arrangements for your pets?
26. Cancelled subscriptions to magazines / arrange forwarding?
27. Notified your children’s school?
28. Confirmed removal date with chosen removalist?
29. Prepared an inventory for yourself?
30. Disposed of unwanted goods?
31. Re-directed mail at the post office?
32. Arrange for neighbours to leave adequate parking space for removal truck?

Make sure you gave the contractor the complete list of your goods?