Moving Checklist
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People To Advise
The Post Office – for mail redirection
Telephone Service Provider
Internet Service Provider
Electricity Authority
Gas Authority
Water Supply Authority
The Bank / Building Society – transfer your accounts
The Taxation Department
The Electoral Authority
Insurance companies – car, house, property etc
Motor Registration Authority – License and Registration
Health Insurance Fund
Finance Company
Clubs – social, sporting etc
Cancel / change magazine subscriptions, book club, wine club etc
Doctor – arrange for records to be transferred
Dentist – arrange for records to be transferred
School – arrange for records to be transferred
Solicitor
Church
Newsagent – discountinue newspaper / magazine deliveries
Library – don’t forget to return borrowed books
Superannuation Fund
Medicare
Things you can do ahead of time
Backup your computer hard disk. Ensure printer, scanner etc is prepared for transport. Seek manufactures advise if you are unsure.
Drain waterbeds ready for transport. If special tools are required, disassemble the bed frame ready for transport.
Dismantle all prefabricated furniture ready for transport, particularly computer desks, we know its a pain, but they don’t travel very well at all. Place nails, screws etc in a clearly marked, sealed envelope.
Dispose of all flammable goods and prohibited items.
Seek advice from the manufacturers of your washing machine, fridge, freezer and other appliances, as to whether they require attention prior to transportation.
Sell or dispose of any furniture that you are not taking with you.
Collect your family’s dental and medical records.
If renting, advise your landlord as soon as possible.
If you are doing all or part of your own packing, obtain cartons and allow plenty of time for this task.
Take time to accurately calculate your insurance value and complete your Insurance Declaration Form.
Disassembly any built-in fixtures and fitting, ready for transport.
Disassemble outdoor items i.e. sing sets, cubby house etc and place all bolts, screws in an envelope for safekeeping.
The day before your move
Drain fuel from appliances such as lawn mowers and whipper-snippers.
Empty, defrost and thoroughly towel dry your fridge and freezer. Quickly wipe over the inside using vanilla essence, this will assist in the prevention of odours.
Drain washing machine hoses and leave to dry overnight.
If packing yourself, ensure all cartons are packed, sealed and clearly labelled ready for collection.
Keep all valuable jewellery, passports, important documentation, money, tickets etc, with you, as this cannot travel with us and cannot be insured.
Have your pets ready for collection. Remember to send a familiar toy along for company and reassurance during the trip.
Empty and hose all rubbish bins and compost bins.
Confirm all accommodation and travel arrangements.
If paying for the removal yourself, we accept credit card, Visa, Mastercard and AMEX.
Ensure any gas cylinders have been emptied and certified by an authorised gas cylinder test station.
Disconnect stereo system and computer equipment. Tape all wires and leads together. Remember to secure the arm of your turntable and remove all CDs and tapes prior to transport.
Please arrange to be at your home on both packing and uplift days. If you cannot attend, please have someone you trust to attend and act as your representative.