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ORGANIZING YOUR FURNITURE
REMOVAL
Ok So your off to start a new job, a new
career, a new life or even if your just moving to get away from the
neighbors, the most important factor in any removal is PLANNING!
At Least One Month Before Your Furniture
Removal
- Clean out your closets, attic, basement,
cupboards, toy chests and bookshelves
- Discuss the move with your children,
especially younger ones, remember moving can be a stressful time for them
too
- Discard anything you don't want or
need.
- Donate unwanted items to charitable
organizations (i.e., hospitals, nursing homes, day care centers, libraries
and thrift shops).
- Obtain receipts for tax purposes.
- Evaluate whether to move all your
appliances. Consider age, size and colour. If your stove, refrigerator,
washer or drier won't match or fit in your new home, consider selling
them. For example, don't move a gas stove or drier into an all-electric
house.
- Make a complete
Inventory of goods for removal
- Decide if you will move all your plants
or just your favourites
- Use up your frozen foods. They CANNOT be
safely shipped. It is also advisable to reduce your supply of canned
goods.
- Notify the security company, and lawn
mowing services or any other regular services of your vacating date
- Notify your post office, publications,
and correspondents of change of address and date of move.
- Arrange to collect any advance deposits
or security deposits on utilities or rentals.
- Check your homeowners insurance. Any
prepaid balance may be applied to your new residence. Be sure to
coordinate with your insurance carrier so your new residence is covered
immediately
- Check on club membership fees. The money
may be refunded or, if allowed, you might consider transferring/selling
the membership to a friend.
- Check with your veterinarian regarding
any travel preparation needed for your pets
- Register children for school; transfer
all necessary school records
At Least Two Weeks Before Your Removal
- Contact telephone, electric, gas and
water companies to confirm specific date on which to discontinue services.
- Advise utility companies in your new
location when to start new services. (Waiting for service to begin can
often result in costly hotel and meal expenses.)
- Check new driver's license and auto
registration requirements
- Advise dairy, laundry, newspaper carrier
to discontinue services.
- Be sure to clean out school or gymnasium
lockers. Ask your present doctor's) and dentist for referrals in the new
location. Transfer medical records and get copies of prescriptions.
- Transfer insurance records.
Verify that all your policies provide adequate coverage for your new
location
- Arrange for the transfer of valuables.
Check contents of your safe-deposit box. DO NOT SHIP any valuables (such
as jewelry, insurance policies, legal documents, currency, stamp and coin
collections) with the moving company. Either carry them with you or send
by insured or certified mail.
- Do not transport
combustible and flammable items. These include oil-base paints,
bleach, cleaning and lighting fluids, matches and ammunition. All aerosol
cans (including hair sprays, shaving creams, deodorants, household
cleaners, insecticides, tarnish removers and car cleaners) should be
eliminated from the shipment. Use up or discard these items.
- Arrange pest control for your new home.
One Week Before Your Removalist Arrives
- If eligible keep a detailed record and
receipts of your moving expenses for income-tax purposes. This includes
transportation, lodging, meals, etc.
- Notify Post Office of your change of
address
- Drain oils and gas
from mowers, chain saws, etc. Gas grills and kerosene heaters must
be empty. Cars and motorcycles should have only 1/4 tank of petrol.
- Clean out your closets, attic, basement,
cupboards, toy chests and bookshelves
- Check to make sure you didn't leave
anything at the dry cleaners.
- Prepare a "ready
box" for last-on and first-off the van. This might include essentials
from your kitchen and bathroom. You may wish to include a hammer, pliers,
screwdrivers and nails
- Prepare a "ready
box" with all necessary medications and first aid supplies.
- Prepare your children for the move and
trip by providing them with a "ready
box" with their own special treasures. Include toys and games and
snacks for your trip.
- Defrost and clean your refrigerator and
freezer at least 24 hours in advance of the move.
- Keep your telephone connected through
your moving day
Day Before The Removalist Arrives
- If a pre pack has been requested. The
packing crew usually arrives the day before the van is loaded.
- Be sure someone is on site to supervise
the packing.
- Pack any valuables you intend to take
with you
- Make sure fragile items receive special
attention. Label each carton with the contents and location in the new
home.
- Gather keys to the house and arrange to
leave them with the new owners, your real estate agent, landlord or a
trusted neighbour.
- Notify a close friend or relative of
your itinerary in case of emergency
Moving Day Has Arrived
- Check the mover's inventory to be sure
that you agree with the removalist on number of items.
- Make sure you get a copy of the
inventory.
- Retain a copy for your records.
- Load items you are taking with you on
the trip, including luggage.
- Search every room before the van leaves.
- Record the van driver's name and give
him contact numbers at the destination
- Confirm directions to the new residence
with your driver
Day Of Move-In
- Get to your new home before the movers.
There could be a waiting charge if you are late.
- Contact utility companies to verify
start dates..
- Check appliances, and hot-water heater.
Contact a repair service if something is not working..
- Check the condition of each carton and
household item as it is unloaded.
After You Are Settled In To Your New Home
- Obtain necessary licenses: driver's,
dog, etc.
- Register car at new address
- Contact newspapers, dairy, etc., for
home delivery.
- Register to vote.
If you have
any further queries please feel free to
contact us.

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INTERSTATE FURNITURE REMOVALS:
Interstate
furniture removals, backloading and household removals are our specialty.
With a large network of vehicles Australia wide, we have the availability
and flexibility to have your interstate furniture removal and backloads
collected 7 days a week. GTS Furniture Removals is a Gold Coast furniture
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and Adelaide, Canberra
and Sunshine coast.
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