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Moving Guide

Our suggestions outlined below should provide you with useful information about how to plan and implement your removal process.

Lighten Your Load

Well in advance of your move dispose of un-necessary items.
Measure the larger items to calculate the cubic metre capacity required.
Estimate the number of boxes you will need for packing and collect suitable sturdy boxes.
Collect suitable packing materials, bubble wrap, newspapers and wrapping tape.
Pre-wrap and pack as much as possible prior to moving day.
Ensure you have hand trolleys and sufficient workers to pack, move and load everything on the day.

Truck Size

If you are only travelling a short distance locally you may prefer to make multiple trips, however, a single trip in a larger truck is often more economic in time and cost.
Longer distance moves should always be single trips in a truck with sufficient capacity.
Smaller capacity trucks may suit boxed goods but limit the larger items such as whiteware and beds that you can comfortably carry.
Full house lots require maximum capacity and we recommend a tail-lift facility to assist loading.

Tips on Packing Boxes

Pack heavy items such as books in smaller boxes that will be easier to lift.
Wherever possible pack appliances in the boxes they came in, then place in larger boxes
Use pillows, towels, t-shirts as padding.
Pack breakable items loosely with plenty of soft padding around them.
Mark boxes by number and the room their contents relate to.
Clearly mark boxes as FRAGILE if they contain breakable items such as glassware, china, or picture frames.

Larger Furniture

Take furniture apart wherever possible, wrapping and labeling each component clearly to assist reconstruction.
Roll up rugs.
Fill drawers with smaller items and soft padding to prevent movement. Tie drawer units securely to side of truck.
Cover table tops with blankets to prevent damage.
Place any bolts and screws in plastic bags, wrap in newspaper and tape to part of the object they belong to.
Wrap smaller mirrors in newspaper and pack into boxes.
Ensure larger mirrors are wrapped in newspaper and blankets or bubble plastic.
Garage and garden tools should have any sharp edges protected by newspaper or soft padding.

Loading the Truck

Load the heaviest and largest furniture items first.
Load the heaviest items at floor level.
Secure large items to the truck walls.
Fully load front quarter of truck first then work rearwards.
Fill spaces with boxes and individually wrapped items.
Lightweight boxes can go on top of the load up to the truck ceiling.
Place large, flat items upright along truck walls.
Awkward shaped items can be packed in the center of the load well packed with smaller items to hold them steady and prevent movement.

Having a Safe Trip

Make sure you are familiar with all the driving controls of the truck, indicators, lights, window wipers.
Check petrol, oil, and water levels.
Ensure load is well strapped down, secured to the vehicle, and not overhanging sides.
Adjust side mirrors for optimum visability.
Adjust for comfortable seating position.
Practice maneuvering the truck first.
Take turns slow and wide.
Reverse vehicle slowly.
Be aware of low clearance problems.
Brake early and pass with care.