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Moving tips and tricks from a professional organizer
Any move can be stressful and difficult if you don’t have good advice. To help you with moving house, here is a list of moving tips and tricks from a professional organizer.
Start planning at least six weeks in advance, if you can
Getting estimates and quotes six or more weeks ahead of your move allows you to de-clutter and reduce your gross volume if you need to. This is an especially important part of relocation planning if you have a budget. A good removalist will work hand-in-hand with you to make the process easier.
It’s not a good idea to give your pet tranquillisers when they fly
If you’re moving your pets over a long distance, such as from Australia to New York, it’s a long flight. But a tranquilliser will slow down your pet’s senses and movements, which makes them less likely to survive. Like humans, their blood pressure goes up and down, and they are far better to have their wits about them.
Like you, your pets will fly in a pressurised container. It’s dimly lit – so animals like dogs will lie down and go to sleep once you’ve taken off. A little known fact is that the cockpit can see into the animal hold, too, because of internal cameras.
Some things are not eligible to be moved
To avoid disappointment on your moving day, it is important to know what items can and can’t be moved by the removalist. Some items that can be moved may have to be properly prepared before they are loaded onto a vehicle. And in some instances, you may have to have a qualified tradesman attend to your property.
Some commodities cannot be accepted for transport by air, sea or road under general conditions. There is a full statement of Items Ineligible for Removal in the AFRA Moving Guide Kit.
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However, there are steps you can take to make it possible to have the removal company move them for you.
Items requiring special attention
- Gas BBQ’s - BBQ gas cylinder will not be carried by a removalist unless you can provide a certificate from a Gas Cylinder Test Station certified by Standards Australia, stating the cylinder has been purged. You should never burn off the gas nor simply release the gas into the atmosphere. Gas is heavy and will not dissipate making an explosion a distinct possibility.
- Lawnmowers or other gardening equipment containing flammable liquids - Lawnmowers and other gardening equipment should have the petrol drained from the tanks. If you are sending these items interstate or into store, they will also need to be steam cleaned
- Items in unclean condition.
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- Plants (Certificate may be required)
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- Animals
- Collections and special interest items (depending on company policy)
Items ineligible for removal
- Pool chemicals
- Fire extinguishers
- Prohibited dangerous goods
Need more info? Contact us to find out whether your items are eligible
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