Your Moving Checklist: One Month Out to Moving Day
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One Month to Moving Day
Moving has been rated as one of the most stressful events in one's life. There is much to organise, plan for, and keep track of, and many people find themselves completely overwhelmed with their to-do lists.
Enter Royal Sydney Removals. We have created an end-to-end moving checklist to help you stay on track and feel more in control of the process. There is a lot to do, so we recommend that you start with the below steps at least one month before your move:
- Lock in your Royal Sydney Removals team.
- We are reliable, fast and friendly, we hold public liability insurance, and we are happy to quote any job, big or small.
- Gather your important documents (birth certificates, wills, etc) and store them in a waterproof folder so they don't get lost or damaged during the move.
- Do a stock-take of your belongings and decide what you will take when you move, what you will sell, donate, or throw away.
- You may need to organise a skip, rubbish collection, or host a garage sale.
- Use up all your pantry and fridge perishables and frozen foods.
- If possible, create a meal plan that empties your kitchen by moving day, or invite all your friends and family over for a "moving out" dinner to use up all the food!
- Take stock of your more fragile items.
- List every unique and fragile item that will be moved, and send us the list; we will plan the extra care those pieces need on the day.
- Check the manufacturer's instructions for moving tips on large appliances like washing machines and fridges.
Two Weeks to Moving Day
Now that the move is close, work through this list:
- Confirm the booking details with us: both addresses, access at each end, insurance requirements, and how you plan to pay.
- Book electricity, gas and internet connections at the new address, and set disconnection dates at the old one.
- Redirect your mail with Australia Post and start updating your address with your bank, insurer and employer (our change of address checklist covers the full list).
- If either building has a lift or loading dock, book it with the building manager for moving day and tell us the window.
- Use up frozen food and pantry items you would rather not move.
- Give away, sell or donate anything that has not earned a place on the truck, and clean the rooms as they empty.
Moving Day
Your moving-out list for the day before includes the following:
- Provide clear instructions to your Royal Sydney Removals team
- Remove all contents from and defrost your freezer and fridge.
- Drain liquids from all of your appliances, such as washing machines, irons and ice makers
- This will save the moving team time and help us move you quicker!
- Give your Royal Sydney Removals team a detailed tour of your home, giving clear moving instructions for each area.
- Ensure there is adequate space and access for our moving truck
- Confirm the destination address.
- Make sure that 'high priority' boxes are marked.
- Then let the crew take it from there; carrying your home safely to the new one is what we do every day.
Moving Checklist FAQs
When should I start preparing for a move?
Start four to six weeks ahead where possible so you have time to compare quotes, declutter, book access, organise packing and update important accounts.
What should I pack separately for moving day?
Keep identification, medication, chargers, keys, essential toiletries, a change of clothes, basic tools and important documents with you rather than loading them onto the truck.
How can I make moving day faster?
Finish packing and labelling before the crew arrives, reserve lifts and loading areas, clear walkways and identify furniture that needs dismantling or special handling.
What information should I give the removalist?
Provide both addresses, access details, a complete inventory, preferred dates, extra stops and any piano, pool table, antique or heavy item that needs special planning.
Where can I get help packing?
Review our packing services or request a free moving quote that includes the rooms and items you want packed.
Obligation-Free Consultations with Royal Sydney Removals
Are you interested in a Royal Sydney Removals quote as you prepare for your big move? Call 1800 491 466 for an obligation-free consultation and we will work through your checklist with you.
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