The Boss Removals and Logistics Guide to Stress-Free Moving

It is very obvious that moving house is not something people’s favourite thing to do usually look forward to doing on their weekend. Moving house is a job that requires a lot of time and energy. You have to pack up all your things, including items like glassware and figure out how to get everything from your old house to your new house. You also have to deal with a lot of problems like trying to get big furniture through small hallways and wondering where all the extra cables came from. Moving house can be very stressful.

Moving house does not have to be a bad experience. If you plan ahead and have the right moving company in Melbourne helping you it can be a lot easier. Moving house can be a process if you know what you are doing and have a good team to help you.

At Boss Removals and Logistics we have a lot of experience with house removals. We have helped people move all sorts of things from houses to big offices. We have learned how to make moving house stress-free. In this guide we will tell you everything you need to know to move house like a professional. Whether you are moving to a house, across town moving your office to a new building or moving into your first house Boss Removals and Logistics can help you.

The Pre-Move Audit – Make Your Move Easier

The way to have a fast and affordable move is not to pack things quickly. It is to take things with you. The time before you move is a chance to look at the things you own and get rid of the things you do not need anymore.

1. Go Through One Room At A Time

Do not pack things that you will throw away when you get to your place. Go through your house one room at a time.

Look at your clothes: If you have not worn something in a time like a coat or a pair of shoes put it aside. Give clothes that're still good to people who need them or sell them online.

Clean out your garage & shed: These places often have paint, broken tools and sports equipment that you do not use. Get rid of chemicals and recycle metal things.

Think about your furniture: Measure the things you have. Compare them to your new house plan. If something is too big, like a couch, sell it before you move. This will make your Pre-Move Audit easier. Your move will be lighter. You will have stuff to move and that means your move will be faster and cheaper.

2. Gather Your Paperwork

Keep your papers nearby. Make a folder for paper things, like passports, birth certificates, medical records, house leases and moving agreements. Keep this folder in your bag instead of putting it far inside a cardboard box.

Strategic Packing – Protecting Your Investments

Packing properly is both a science and a plan. Looking through supermarkets for weak used boxes might seem like a way to save money but damaged items and broken box bottoms usually end up costing more over time.

To make sure your furniture and personal items arrive without any damage get commercial-grade packing supplies:

Walled Cartons

Regular single-layer boxes can collapse under weight. Strong corrugated boxes keep items inside the truck.

Butcher’s Paper and Bubble Wrap

Avoid newspapers because wet or fresh ink can leave marks on delicate dishes and glazed pottery. Use newsprint or thick bubble wrap instead.

Industrial Tape

Low-quality tape can lose its strength in wet weather. Make sure to tape the bottom and top of every box with packing tape.

The Art of Loading a Box

You should always put things like books and cookware and tools at the bottom of small boxes. It is better to put things like pillows and blankets and lampshades in big boxes.

When you pack a box you need to fill up all the spaces. You can use paper or towels to fill the gaps so that things do not move around and get broken when you lift the box.

It is very important to label each box. You should write on the top. On two sides of the box. Write the room where the box will go and list a few things that're inside the box. If there are things in the box use red letters so that the people moving your things can see it easily.

The Art of Loading a Box is about being smart. So here is a good idea: pack a box with things you will need for the first day. This box should have toilet paper and toothbrush and phone chargers and medicine and a kettle and mugs and tea or coffee and some basic tools. Keep The Art of Loading a Box in mind. Put this special box in your car so that it is the first thing you open when you get to your new place.

Logistics and Timing – Get Your Move On Track

A move with no stress is about getting the timing right. When you figure out your dates early the week of the move is easy to handle. It is a bunch of small tasks instead of a big rush at the last minute. Here are some things to do:

Secure Professional Movers

Book a moving company. Make sure they can get their truck to your place, have insurance and pick a moving date that works for you.

Utilities and Services

Tell your power, gas, water and internet companies to turn off the services at your place and set them up at your new one.

Change of Address

Let your bank, insurance company and the government know you are moving. Do not forget to update your address for things like subscriptions and voting.

Preparation and Dismantling

Take apart furniture that is not needed, clean up your yard and eat the food in your freezer.

Final Checks

Clean out your fridge and freezer, charge your phone, make sure the moving truck has a place to park and pack a bag for the night. Remember, moving is a job but if you do a little bit at a time it is not so bad. Just think about the moving company and how they will help you get all your things to your place.

Moving Day – Let the Professionals Do the Hard Work

When the day to move finally comes your main job is to make sure everything goes smoothly, keep the doors clear and take care of your family.

Moving pieces of furniture down stairs with lots of turns lifting heavy things like washing machines and getting big mattresses to fit through small doorways can be really bad for you or damage your things. If you work with a moving company that has a lot of experience you can feel safe knowing that professionals who are trained and have insurance are doing the work.

Getting the House Ready for Unloading

Before the moving truck gets to your house take a few minutes to look around the place:

✓Put down special covers or thick cardboard in the hallways where people walk a lot to keep the floors clean.
✓Open the doors inside the house so the people moving your things can go from room to room easily.
✓Tell the movers to put the boxes that are labeled in the rooms so you do not have to move heavy boxes around twice.

Make Your Next Step a Boss Removals and Logistics

Moving to a home is the beginning of an exciting new part of life. By getting rid of things you don't need early, using packing supplies keeping up with your moving schedule and using expert home and office removalists you can completely remove the stress of moving.

Are you ready for a move? Call Boss Removals and Logistics today to speak with our team, get a free personalized quote and let us handle the tough work for you!