Moving day has a way of going pear-shaped fast. Get the wrong house movers and you’re staring at a scratched fridge and a write-off of a Saturday. Here’s what I’d check first, mate. How Do I Know a Removalist Is Legit? The legitimate Canberra removalists will have an ABN, insurance, a quote and local reviews.Check all four before you hand over a deposit. If they dodge questions about insurance or won’t put the price in writing, give them the flick and ring the next mob. Have a squiz at the Google reviews too, but read the three-star ones first. They’re usually the honest ones. What Should I Ask Before Booking? Ring a couple of outfits and have a proper yarn. Any decent moving company canberra folks recommend won’t mind the questions: Is the quote fixed or hourly? What happens if something gets broken? Will the same crew rock up on the day? Also ask how long they’ve been at it. A crew with a few years behind them has usually handled worse than your dodgy back stairs. Why Go With...
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....