Are you the type of person who cleans the house before the cleaner arrives? Yeah, we get it. It’s normal to get a little houseproud when strangers come over – you get a little worried about being judged.
Thankfully, your friendly removalists at Fragile Removals aren’t judgy types!
And you certainly won’t have to feel bad about not packing up the entire house before your removalists arrive. That’s the whole point of hiring us, right?
All we ask is for you to do some simple prep work so that we can make the whole process easier, faster and cheaper for you.
Here’s how to prepare your home for removalists, brought to you by Australia’s best team at Fragile Removals:
Go through your belongings and decide what to keep, donate, sell, or discard.
Minimise clutter so that there’s less to move for your removalists.
Now it’s time to create your packing plan. Start by packing the essentials - keep items you’ll need immediately after moving (clothes, toiletries, medications) in a separate box. Label each box clearly to include contents and the room they belong to for easy unpacking. For fragile items, use plenty of bubble wrap, packing paper, or foam to protect breakables. If possible, disassemble large furniture to save space and make handling easier.
Some appliances need a little time to get used to the move! Allow at least 24 hours for your fridge and freezer to defrost, while disconnecting and taping down the cords from appliances like microwaves, TVs, and washing machines.
Keep communication lines open with your removalists. It’s a good idea to be specific about fragile or heavy items and access restrictions, as well as any items requiring special care (e.g., antiques, artwork).
Take some measures to protect your current home by removing obstacles from doorways and pathways for safety. You can use drop cloths or mats to prevent scratches and dirt and apply corner guards to prevent damage during the move.
Triple-check to make sure everything is packed. Ensure nothing is left behind in closets, cabinets, or drawers. For valuable items, make sure you take a couple of photos to document their condition before the move.
Make sure utilities are turned off or transferred to your new home.
Get a good night’s sleep before moving day. Have water and light snacks available for yourself and the movers. Be present to answer questions or give instructions.
And finally, use our handy moving tips guide as a bible for packing specific goods. You’ll thank us later… trust us!
See? Preparing your house for a move isn’t even that difficult. Just leave the rest to a team of pros like Fragile Removals! We do over 6000 relocations each year around Australia, making us your first choice for local and interstate moves. Whether you’re moving across the street or across the country, Fragile Removals get your home or office belongings from A to B safely and quickly. Let Fragile Removals get you settled in your brand new home or business today.
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