Brisbane Moving Checklist (Printable Guide)
Moving to a new house in Brisbane can come with its share of excitement and anxiety. However, with the right guidance, even the most stressful things can be made easy.
Let’s be honest, the many tasks we must complete before/on the moving day are the source of the anxiety. Making a to-do checklist, clearly listed with a timeline, helps you deal with things easily. You can also use it as a printable guide to ensure nothing gets missed.
Read till the end to read and understand the Brisbane moving checklist.
8 Weeks Before Moving
1. Start Planning Your Move
Planning for the relocation must begin at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance. That way, you won’t be forced to make last-minute adjustments.
As a rule of thumb, create a moving timeline that includes
- Booking removalists
- Packing deadlines
- Utility transfers
- Address updates
Booking removalists: It is one of the most important tasks in the relocation process. Even the smallest mistake in choosing the removalist can have detrimental effects. You can not only end up with more stress but also broken items.
Packing deadlines: It is important to set deadlines for packing. It is one of the most important and time-intensive tasks to pack all you have. Without setting a deadline, you risk delaying the entire moving process.
Utility transfers: One of the most common mistakes people make is forgetting to transfer utilities. You must inform utility companies, such as electricity, internet, and gas providers, about your moving date and new address to avoid service disruptions.
2. Declutter Your Home
We are all guilty of hoarding at some point. Use moving as the perfect opportunity to go through your things and discard what you don’t need. Here’s how you reduce clutter.
Go through each room and decide what to:
- Keep
- Donate
- Sell
- Throw away
Why is it important to declutter? Because the more weight you have to take to the new home, the more you have to pay the removalists. It also means more time packing, loading, unloading, and unpacking. Also, you do not want to use up precious floor or storage space storing unnecessary belongings.
3. Research and Book Removalists
A removalist is at the heart of relocations. It won’t be an exaggeration to say the entire relocation depends on how good the removalist is. Therefore, it is important to research and book only the best in the business.
Finding reliable removalists early is one of the most important steps.
Here are factors that make a removalist trustworthy.
- Experience
- Positive reviews
- Insurance coverage
- Transparent pricing
It is important to compare multiple quotes before making the final decision. Keep in mind to pick a removalist that fits your budget and moving requirements. Ask your friends, family, and neighbours for references.
4–6 Weeks Before Moving
1. Gather Packing Supplies
Packing supplies are crucial to relocate your belongings safely. Cheap boxes alone won’t get the job done. Here are some high-quality packing materials you must buy to make the relocation easier.
- High-quality boxes
- Bubble wrap
- Packing paper
- Packing tape
- Marker
- Labels and stickers
2. Update Your Address
It is important to update your address with companies and organisations. Or else, you will miss important bills and documents because they are still being sent to the old address.
Here are some organisations you must update your details with:
- Banks
- Employers
- Insurance providers
- Government services
- Schools
- Utility providers
- Online shopping accounts
2 Weeks Before Moving
1. Start Packing Non-Essential Items
Packing non-essential items helps avoid confusion at the new home. If you start with packing essentials first, you will have more boxes stacked on top of them. This means your essentials get pushed to the bottom. Here are some of the non-essential items you must pack:
- Seasonal clothing
- Sports equipment
- Linen
- Decor
- Magazines
- Books
2. Prepare an Essentials Box
Prepare an essentials box to keep track of what you might immediately need. Moving to a new home is stressful. By not finding essentials, it can add to the anxiety and create a negative association with the new home. Here are some of the items you must keep in the essentials box:
- Toiletries
- Medications
- Phone chargers
- Basic kitchen supplies
- Change of clothes
- First-aid kit
- Power bank
- Cards and cash
- Pet supplies
This prevents you from searching through boxes on the first night.
Moving Day Checklist
Confirm Details with Movers
A removalist makes life easier. Hence, on the day of the move, it is important to confirm details with the movers. Here are some of the important details to check with the removalists:
- Moving time
- Moving date
- Pick up Address
- Delivery address
- Parking arrangements
- Payment details
Remember, there are no wrong questions. It is better to clear any doubts beforehand rather than deal with untoward incidents later.
Conclusion
You can work with an experienced removalist, like Express Furniture Removals & Storage, to make moving a stress-free experience. Our team of experts can make your life easier by making a checklist and getting things done on time. Call 1300 139 995 or email info@expressfurnitureremovals.com.au to get a free quote. We offer both local and interstate removals at the best rates.