Hiring a man with a van Canberra feels like the cheap and easy fix, right up until a ute rocks up with no straps and a bloke who reckons it’ll all fit. Have a read before you lock anyone in. What Is a Man with a Van, and What Should I Check First? Man with van is a single driver removals service for smaller loads such as a unit, student accommodation or a couple of large items. Prior to making a booking, ensure that you have his ABN, public liability insurance, quotation and local references. No papers, no job! Ask if he’s got blankets and tie-downs too. Your good couch will thank you. When Do I Need More Than One Bloke? One driver is plenty for a studio, or a couch and a bed. But if there’s a fridge, a washing machine and a wardrobe heavy enough to have its own postcode, you want 2 men and a truck . Two sets of hands means fewer sore backs and fewer chewed-up doorframes. Quick gut check: Bigger than a one-bedder? Two blokes. Stairs or a dodgy lift? Two blokes. Piano or pool tab...
Let’s be honest, nobody loves moving. It’s 7 am on a Saturday, the truck’s due at eight, and you’re standing in the kitchen holding one sock, a toaster and half a bottle of olive oil. Not a great look. A mate of mine once chucked his whole pantry into one box. One box! It weighed about as much as a small car, and the bottom fell out right at the front door. Tinned tomatoes everywhere. Here’s the good news. With Best removalists Canberra you can make moving day way less painful. I’m not saying it’ll be fun, but it’ll be a lot smoother. Let’s see what it’ll look like: Start Earlier Than You Think Everyone reckons packing will take a weekend. It never does. Here’s a simple plan that is easy to follow and works for most people: Four weeks out: Book your movers, find some boxes and start sorting. Two weeks out: Take along things which will not make much difference, like books, extra bedsheets, garage clutter, etc. One week out: Deal with the kitchen and closets. Just talk with you...