Category: Movers

How to pack your van?

Our guide to packing & loading

Loading a truck might seem stressful, but with our helpful guide you can be confident in loading your van efficiently to make the best use of the space and avoid the need for multiple trips. Here’s how to optimise the space, avoid breakages, and help make your move as easy as possible.

Large appliances and white goods

The first items to go on board will be your large appliances and whitegoods. These large items will form a foundation for you to pack your belongings around, and are shaped perfectly and sturdy enough for boxes to go on top.

Be sure to completely defrost your refrigerator and drain your washing machine to avoid any unwanted water damage. Once your appliances are loaded onto your truck, carefully wrap them in moving pads and strap them in nice and tight to avoid any movement whatsoever.

Packing boxes

Packing boxes are ideal for getting the best use of the space in your van. After you have loaded your large appliances, next stack your packing boxes evenly from the floor to the ceiling of the van, starting with the heaviest boxes first and using your appliances as a base where necessary. This will not only make efficient use of the space, but will also ensure there is no room for items to shift around during transit.

Large and heavy furniture

Once you have your packing boxes stacked evenly, it’s time to start loading your heavy furniture on board. To avoid wasting space, it’s important to carefully prepare these items for transport with the use of moving pads and packing straps.

Moving Services

For anyone moving overseas, shipping household goods and furniture can seam overwhelming. There are a lot of details to consider when choosing international moving services

How to Move Internationally

No matter where you are moving overseas, the shipping process is moderately similar. Our representatives will work with you through the whole door to door process from one home to the next.

Initial International Moving Advice

Determining how much you want to move internationally is a vital step. Once you know your volume, you will have a better understanding of the services needed. It’s one of the more important questions to ask before an international move and it depends on your budget as well as where you will be living abroad

Overseas Household Shipments Include:

Full households, condo, or apartment in consolidation or sole container

Partial ie. offices, secondary contents(military)

Furniture

Antiques & heirlooms

Anything else you have

How Much Does it Cost to Move Overseas?

After figuring out your volume, you will want to get quotes from international moving companies. As with any relocation, international moving costs are based on multiple factors. These include the type of service, volume of your shipment, origin location, and final destination country.

PLANT MOVING GUIDE

If you carefully following these tips on moving plants, your house plants will be able to travel for up to three days before needing attention.

BEFORE YOUR MOVE

Follow these steps to condition your plants for moving so they can endure changes to their environment without wilting or breaking:

Three weeks before moving day. Re-pot plants from clay pots into shatter-proof plastic pots of the same size.

Two weeks before moving day. Prune larger plants by pinching back newer growth with your thumb and forefinger and removing dead leaves, limbs, and flowers with sharp scissors or gardening shears. Pruning will make the plants compact for easy handling and transport. It will also yield healthy, bushy, attractive plants after your move. Do not prune ferns and succulents (e.g., cactus, jade plants, aloe).

One week before moving day. Check plants for insects and parasites. If you apply insecticides, exercise caution and follow label directions. Pesticides are included on our list of non-allowable items, so have a plan for giving away or disposing of any pesticides before moving.

Two days before moving day. Water your plants normally, taking care to not overwater. Too much water can cause plants to freeze in cold weather or promote fungus growth in warm weather.

MOVING DAY

Prepare by packing your plants the night before or the morning of your move. Here’s how to pack plants for moving:

Wrap. Wrap large plants with an old bed sheet or tissue paper to prevent branches from breaking.

Position. Place each pot in a box so it fits snugly at the bottom. You may use regular moving boxes, like dish packs, available from your Agent.

Pack. If necessary, pack paper in the box around the base of the pot to hold the pot in place. Punch air holes in the sides of the box and loosely fasten the lid so plants can breathe.

Label. Set the boxes upright and clearly mark the top and sides. This will help avoid loading them by mistake into the moving truck.

Control. Keep the temperature in your vehicle at a comfortable level. Cold and hot temperatures can harm your plants.

ONCE YOU’RE HOME

Once you’re in your new home, it’s important to get your plants back in the same condition they were in at your previous home. Here’s how:

Unpack. Unpack your plants as soon as possible. Remove plants through the bottom of the box to prevent breakage.

Place. Place plants back in pots that are the same size as the ones before you moved.

Stabilize. Refrain from moving plants around until they become acclimated.

Heal. If your plant suffers from transplant shock after your move, give it a few days to recover. If your plant still looks unhealthy, follow our tips in “Common household plants and how to care for them.”

Common questions about Packers & Movers

Why should I pay token in advance before the move?

The token is to confirm the slot bookings and avoid any last minute delays or inconvenience. The token amount will be adjusted in the final payment of your quotation.

Why are weekend and month-end prices different?

The quote is calculated based on the availability of slots. Since there is high demand for movement during weekend and month-end, prices are generally high on these days.

Can I reschedule my movement after I have paid the token amount?

You can reschedule your movement by informing your dedicated move manager whose details are included in the confirmation email. Your move manager will reschedule the movement based on the availability of slots

My movement date is not fixed yet. How can I book in advance?

You can notify your dedicated movement manager to reschedule movement upto 2 days before the booked date. Change in movement date is FREE of cost for following categories: weekdays to weekdays, weekend to weekend, weekend to weekdays

Will the movers and packers also dismantle beds and other furniture?

Yes, we can dismantle and assemble beds and other furniture without any extra cost. However, you will have to notify your dedicated move manager before movement.

Guide to Moving House

Moving home can be a long and arduous process, physically, financially and mentally. It can also end up producing a lot of waste and rubbish as you sort through your possessions and decide what you want to take with you on the move. Therefore, to help keep yourself and your possessions in working order, we’ve compiled an easy to follow guide for moving house which will mean you spend less time worrying about what to do and more time simply getting on with it

Who Do I Contact?

Firstly, there will be a lot of people, including companies and organisations who you will want to contact about moving house. This isn’t just important for redirecting mail. Many organisations and databases need to be kept up to date with where you’re living, which can even be a lawful requirement in some cases.

Government Bodies

Department for Work and Pension

DVLA (before moving – as you may need your license for van hire and identification)

Electoral roll

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

Your local authority (regarding your final statement on council tax)

TV licensing

Utility Companies

Gas, electric and water suppliers all need to be contacted when moving house. Tell them the exact date you’re moving and also take meter readings the day you move out.

Health Care Providers

The organisations which you receive healthcare from need to be made aware of your new address. Also, contact your new local NHS doctor’s surgery so that you are registered as soon as possible.

OFFICE REMOVALISTS

You’re itching to get back to work, but you’re trying to figure out the best way to move your belongings from one location to another (preferably with the least amount of stress). No problem, we can help with that.

understand that time is money, so let us get you back to work faster, regardless of whether you’re moving down the road, or interstate. complete removal service operates locally within

WE TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING

You can leave everything to us, if you prefer. This includes packing and moving your office, as well as unpacking and setting up your new location. also take care of cleaning, recycling and rubbish removal at your old office, so you can focus on more important things.

REDECORATING YOUR OFFICE?

Not every move is from A to B. Sometimes you simply need to clear out your office space for renovations or redecorating. can hold your furniture in storage or transport it to a new location, as well as donate or recycle it. It’s your choice.

NO HIDDEN SURPRISES

As a business, we’re well placed to understand what other businesses need. make sure you know everything upfront: the costs, scheduling and what to expect.

Office Moving Checklist & Office Moving Tips

A lot of planning, organizing and packing go into an office move or office relocation. With a helpful aid like an office moving checklist, you can make sure your office move stays on schedule and on budget.

Office Moving Tips

office moving guide already contains a number of useful office moving tips, but here are a few extra pre-office moving tips (taken off the desk of one of our senior office moving specialists!

Contact your local utility companies (phone, Internet, cable, satellite, electricity and water

Make sure your customers or clients know about your office move

Arrange for the installation of utility services at your new office

Create an “office moving task force” from your pool of employees

Consider storing excess or old office furniture, or donate to a local charity

Tips for Moving Into a Smaller Office or Business Space

Whether your company is allowing people to work alternate schedules, telecommute or share jobs, there may come a time when you are moving into a smaller office space even while maintaining the same level of staffing. In order to make such as relocation successful, you will need a team of experienced office movers

Get Rid of Unneeded Furnishings and Equipment

Consider scheduling two visits for the movers. On their first visit, the movers could collect all of the obsolete equipment and furniture. Some things your company might have to get rid of include printer stands, damaged cubicle walls or over-sized shelving units. These items could be donated, auctioned, or transported to a second-hand shop for resale. You can then go on to find remanufactured cubicles that can be used in your new office.

Measure the Space

Take some time to measure your current space and your future space as you may need to get rid of or acquire more furniture. Also, take the time to measure the furnishings and equipment. If you need to acquire more furniture, it might be a good idea to check out some office fitouts in Brisbane, or wherever the new office is, to make sure the furniture fits the space well because if there are things that will not fit into your new space, this is the time to order replacement products

Consider Multi-purpose Furnishings

Consider investing in furnishings that perform multiple functions. This could allow your employees to do more with less space. For example, storage and filing cabinets could be built underneath conference tables which you can find at places similar to office monster. If most of your employees use laptop computers, they might not need large, angled desks with bulky keyboard drawers.

OFFICE MOVING GUIDE

OFFICE MOVING INSTRUCTIONS

The following information and instructions have been prepared in order to facilitate packing and moving by your employees

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. It should be the responsibility of each department or section head to have the staff follow these instructions in order to minimize loss of time in preparing for the move.

2. Each employee should be responsible for his or her own preliminary packing for the move. To assist in this task, detailed instructions for packing and marking follow. Unless otherwise specified, packing and unpacking will be performed by your personnel.

3. It is important that only personnel involved directly with the move be present during the course of the actual move.

PACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1. One-piece plastic Tyga boxes and/or one-piece self-locking cardboard moving cartons will be available for packing. Be sure to receive training on the proper methods for packing and stacking the Tyga boxes or for assembling the cardboard moving cartons. Each has advantages in specific situations, but the Tyga boxes are the most desirable.  Please see instructions below for further information regarding assembly and packing.

2. All packing should be completed prior to the actual start of the move.

INSTRUCTIONS:

– DESKS – It is necessary to empty desks. Paper clips, pencils and other loose items should be sealed in envelopes or zip lock bags. Current working papers, letter trays, books and items on top of the desk should be packed in cartons. Protect all glass receptacles with paper or other material in the carton.

– FILING CABINETS /VERTICLE – These cabinets will generally be moved with contents intact. Tighten the internal draw to hold contents in place. Lock the cabinet if possible.  These cabinets would need to be partially emptied if your move involves a flight of stairs.  Fireproof cabinets and wooden file cabinets need to be completely emptied.  Ask us for specific info.  Also there could be a risk to the integrity of the cabinet if moved with all contents intact.  If locked, remove the key and pack in a safe place. Note: If the file has a punch-in lock and you do not have the key, wrap tape around the lock to avoid accidental locking.

– FILING CABINETS/LATERAL – These cabinets cannot be moved with all of the contents intact. If your move doesn’t involve negotiating any steps we do allow the bottom two drawers to remain intact.  Pack all of the contents in cartons, and secure the drawers by locking if possible.

*Note: Depending on the quality of the cabinet – in some cases, creases have formed in the back of some of the cheaper cabinets from moving with the contents intact. Once that happens the drawers will never operate correctly.

– BOOKCASES – All contents should be packed in cartons. After packing, remove the shelves and tape together. Remove the shelf pins and pack in an envelope or a zip lock bag.

– SUPPLY OR STORAGE CABINETS – All contents should be packed in cartons. Lock/tape the cabinet doors.

– COAT RACKS OR LOCKERS – Pack all contents, including hangers.

– SMALLER OFFICE MACHINES – (Scanners, printers, etc.) DO NOT PACK THESE MACHINES. Leave the machine on top of the desk or stand. Be sure the equipment has been serviced and all components disconnected. Small items, such as power cords, should be packed in zip lock bags or cartons.

– PICTURES, MAPS AND BULLETIN BOARDS – These items, if secured to the wall, should be removed. Tag each piece and leave against the wall. The mover will handle. Small pictures, etc., should be packed in cartons.   Newspaper should be stuffed in empty spaces between the pictures.

HOW TO PLAN AN OFFICE MOVE WITH MINIMAL DISRUPTION

Is your company growing? Maybe it’s time to move it to a bigger office. Or perhaps you just want to change the environment. However, it is always a good idea to freshen things up a bit. Besides, a new office will be appealing to both your employees and your clients. But of course, you don’t want to lose productivity during the process and harm your business. So, you are wondering how to do it right. Well, all you need is a good plan. Here are some tips on how to plan an office move with minimal disruption.

Don’t risk, go pro

Business relocation is different than moving a house. You are not responsible just for yourself and your belongings but also for your employees and company in general. For this reason, DIY projects are a big risk since you need to plan an office move with minimal disruption. With handling your employees’ and clients’ needs, you will need all the help you can get

A good plan is a key to success

As early as possible, start developing a plan for your business continuity and future actions. Inform your staff members about the relocation and give each one some tasks. The job is much easier when divided fairly. Organize a meeting with key team members and make lists together. Lists of everything that needs to be done, reorganization and preparations for the move. Outline what has to be conducted, coordinated and physically moved.

Your office move checklist

The easiest way to organize and track everything is to make a good moving timeline and schedule. You can make it in one spreadsheet that will be available to the entire team. When you are planning an office move, there are several things you need to have in mind. Consider the time you need to organize and conduct everything.

Besides the time and budget you need to plan an office move with minimal disruption, you should also consider:

Make sure you already have an available office space in mind before you start planning and organizing.

Talk to your staff members, and include them in the relocation process. They can help by packing their own belongings before movers arrive.

If you don’t have one already, hire a cleaning service for cleaning your old office space.