Moving interstate is a stressful experience for anyone, but with some organisation and planning, you can make the process much easier. In this blog post, we look at some of the most important things to consider prior to your move to ensure things run as smoothly as possible.
1. Hire An Interstate Removalist
It’s important to consider hiring an interstate moving company when planning your move. Our team at Dawson Moving & Storage NQ for example, will be able to advise you on what to pack, how to pack it, and even help you get set up in your new home once you arrive.
Interstate moving companies can also save you a lot of money and hassle. Many people consider hiring a van and driving their belongings across the country themselves, but this places a lot of unnecessary stress on your move. Interstate movers have the experience and resources necessary to quickly and efficiently move your belongings across state lines. This means less stress for you and your family and less chance of anything getting lost or damaged in transit.
2. Arrange Your Utilities In Advance
When planning an interstate move, it’s important to start thinking about your utilities well in advance. You don’t want to be without power or water when you’re trying to move into your new home as this can make the process very unenjoyable. If you’re unsure of how to go about setting everything up, it’s worth asking your moving company for advice.
It’s also important to figure out what company or companies you’ll need to contact once you get to your new house, such as Australia Post. Ensure that you have all the necessary paperwork and information on your person too so that you’re not rummaging through countless boxes trying to find your documentation.
3. Think About Packing And Moving Supplies
Packing is probably one of the worst parts of moving, but having the right packing and moving supplies can make things easier. Here are a few things you’ll need to stock up on:
- Boxes – Stock up on cardboard boxes of various sizes to pack up all your belongings. If you own any of the original boxes for some of your appliances, these will come in handy.
- Packing materials – You’ll need packing paper, bubble wrap and filling chips to help protect your belongings in transit. To save money, you can also wrap up your more fragile belongings, like your plates and bowls, in towels.
- Labels – Be sure to label all your boxes with their contents and room so you can easily unpack them when you arrive at your new home. You may want to buy some ‘fragile’ labels too so your movers know which boxes need extra care.
- Tape – You’ll need plenty of tape to seal up all your boxes securely.
Otherwise, we offer convenient moving valet services to take the stress away of packing and unpacking, so you can focus on the important parts of your new home.
4. Redirect Your Mail
It’s essential to notify Australia Post of your upcoming move. They can help you with forwarding your mail or even temporarily halting mail delivery until you’ve settled into your new house. This ensures that your bills and other important documents stay in the right hands.
5. Rearrange Package Delivery
Another thing to consider before your interstate move is what will happen to any packages that are due to be delivered before you get to your new home the move. If there won’t be anyone there to take them in, you’ll need to make arrangements for them to be delivered once you’ve arrived at your destination.
Book Dawson Moving & Storage As Your Interstate Removalists
For more information on the things to consider for an interstate move, contact us at Dawson Moving & Storage NQ today.
