Moving interstate is a massive job, and plenty of people stuff it up. Get long distance moving sorted properly and you’ll be having a cold one in your new backyard, not chasing a truck that’s gone walkabout. So, What Should a Decent Removalist Actually Have? A good removalist will have a legitimate license, have transit insurance for your goods, give you a written estimate, and have a lot of reviews for interstate moves. If he dodges the issue when asked about these things, end the conversation and phone the next company. For the record, an interstate move is any shift across state lines, usually 200 km or more. Distance, fuel and time are what push the price up. How Do You Compare Quotes Without Losing Your Mind? Ring three moving companies Canberra locals actually recommend and get each quote itemised. Then ask: Is it a fixed price or hourly? Are fuel, tolls and packing materials in there? Is my stuff insured in transit? When’s the delivery window? Cheapest isn’t always best....
That couch looked a lot smaller in the showroom, didn’t it? Now you’re moving, and getting it through the hallway is suddenly a job nobody wants. Booking furniture removalists Canberra gives you a chance to talk through the awkward bits before moving day. Whether you’re moving the whole lot or just a couple of big pieces, jot down what’s going on, flag any tricky access and let the movers know which jobs you’d like a hand with. Work Out What’s Coming With You Before you start ringing around, have a good look through the whole place. Check the spare room, garage and out the back—not just the rooms you use every day. That old bookshelf in the corner still needs a decision. Jot down what’s coming, what’s staying and anything that needs dropping off elsewhere. If your brother’s taking the recliner, give the movers a heads-up when you ask for a quote. Don’t spring the extra stop on them once they’re loaded up. Have a think about the new place, too. Measure where the dining table’s go...