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Decide if you will pack yourself or have BAY REMOVALS do it for you

Contact BAY REMOVALS to arrange for a quote

Clean out all cupboards of unwanted items

Run down pantry supplies and frozen foods

Check that larger furniture will fit into new house

Download our prices for packing and carton supplies (pdf).

ONE MONTH BEFORE REMOVAL

Make a list of essential items needed on removal day

If packing yourself arrange for packing cartons either privately or through BAY REMOVALS

Advise school principal of your children’s school conclusion date

Enrol your children at their new school

THREE WEEKS BEFORE REMOVAL

If packing yourself commence packing and label each carton

Decide whether you require insurance for your goods and contact BAY REMOVALS for a quote

Confirm removal date with your removalist. (sometimes this can be difficult, so a tentative date should be made )

TWO WEEKS BEFORE REMOVAL

Lodge mail redirection form with Australia POST

Lodge Electoral Roll transfer

Transfer household Insurance

Arrange finial meter reading s for electricity, gas and telephone

ONE WEEK BEFORE REMOVAL

Cancel local services eg: milk, newspapers and lawn mowing, etc.

Pick up dry cleaning, lay-buys, goods being repaired, etc.

Advise change of address to banks, building societies and insurance companies

Seek veterinary advice on moving your pets a long distance

Make arrangements for house cleaning after removal

Final clean out of cupboards, etc.

Dispose of ALL flammable liquids, including pressure pack cans

Please note: By law, removalists are not permitted to carry flammable liquids

DAY PRIOR TO REMOVAL

Defrost and clean fridge and freezer. Switch off night before going to bed, Remove fridge magnets, etc. to avoid loss during removal

Do not water pot plants until arrival at new address

Make sure you have necessary family requirements eg: food, money, clothing, baby needs, etc. whilst your goods are in transit

DAY OF REMOVAL

Arrange for pick up of keys if you can not be at the house or storage unit on removal day

Ensure that small children are kept occupied so as to avoid injury during removal

Secure your pets

Take all items that you want to keep with you and put them in your car or place them in the shower recess or bath tub

FINAL CHECK

CHECK THAT EVERYTHING YOU WANT TAKEN BY REMOVALIST HAS BEEN LOADED

• Switch off power
• Switch off gas
• Check all windows and doors are locked
• Check all taps are turned off

 Check the removalist has the correct delivery address and estimated time of your arrival

 Hand over house keys to relevant person

 Check that you have keys for your NEW RESIDENCE