Moving Tips

A month to your move:

Create an inventory
Gather moving supplies, boxes, tape, and rope/string
Make necessary arrangements i.e., flights, hotels and car rental if moving far away
Select a removal company
Do not forget items stored in the garage when asking for estimates. Any omissions or overlooked items at the time of the quotation, will be charged separately.
If renting, advise your current landlord, in writing, of your intention to move.

Advise businesses, colleagues, and service providers of your intended change of address.
Arrange to clear outstanding utility costs with relevant service providers.
Consume your supplies of frozen and perishable foods.
Arrange to dispose of old things to charity.
Confirm details of times for packing, move day, unpacking, pre-/post- cleaning, details of storage, insurance etc. with Uni-Movers & Logistics Limited.
Arrange a post mail redirection service application to redirect your mail to your new address.

Arrange for repair and cleaning of the general household or office premises.
Dispose of flammables.
Drain fuel from lawn mower and other machinery.
Gather all keys from old address.
Email everyone with your new details.
Keep a bag free with all the things you will need for your unpacking and cleaning.
Secure electrical items and make sure they are safe to move. address.
Should you prefer to self-pack some items, we recommend that you use proper packing materials. We do not recommend used boxes because they may lack reinforcement, are often difficult to seal securely and odd sizes and shapes make loading difficult. We provide heavy-duty reinforced boxes. Do not pack heavy and fragile items together or use newspaper to wrap China, glass, lampshades, or clothing, it smudges. Label cartons with contents and assigned room. Be sure boxed items are well padded and fit snugly. Do not seal cartons with masking tape, we strongly recommend the use of heavy-duty packing tape.

Have major appliances disconnected, cleaned, and dried before the movers arrive. Secure moveable and small parts on appliances and stereos with packing tape. Keep all hardware from disassembled items together; preferably in boxes they were purchased in, if still available, and mark them. Drain gasoline or other fuels from all equipment.
Place all the essential items you need in one place so they are not loaded in the removal van. These can include household inventory and moving papers, important phone numbers, papers and keys for new home or office, toiletries, flashlights.
Keep all valuables, important papers, and passports with you
Pack your essentials in the Uni-Movers carton
Ensure children and pets are safely out of harm’s way. You could have them spend the day with relatives or neighbours.
Turn off the electricity at the switchboard and water at the tap
Do a final walk through with the packing team
Tighten taps before you leave
Lock all doors and windows as you leave

Be sure to unpack the items and, if necessary, promptly advise in case of loss, damage or misplacement and file any insurance claim promptly or not later than 7 days of the move/delivery.
Place all the essential items you need in one place so they are not loaded in the removal van. These can include household inventory and moving papers, important phone numbers, papers and keys for new home or office, toiletries, flashlights.
Store items that do not fit in your new home or consider selling or donating any unwanted items.
Find and join clubs, social centres are and join.
Visit the local shopping arcade and discover which shops/malls have ample parking, good prices and are convenient.
Familiarize your pets with your new home and keep cats indoors for at least a week.